Catch up on Victoria.
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March 17, 2025
UVic wins national championship
Pickleball saga update. St. Patrick's Day events. Sea lions & an octopus.
Read the edition →March 16, 2025
Alaska threatens Victoria cruise industry (again)
8 under-the-radar restaurants. Update on new terminal. Driest winter in 20+ years
Read the edition →March 15, 2025
Council lays out homeless plan
New poet laureate. UVic in national hoops final. Thunderstorm risk. Possible charges for officer over crash with cyclist.
Read the edition →March 14, 2025
Crystal Pool referendum approved as is
BC hits Elon where it hurts; and St. Paddy's Day options galore
Read the edition →March 13, 2025
BC is drinking less booze
Drug poisoning alerts on the Island, Victoria man wins largest Keno prize in BC.
Read the edition →March 12, 2025
Victoria chef feels cooked by Canada's immigration laws
Will X mark the spot for BC Ferries internet connection?
Read the edition →March 11, 2025
Protection for Southern Resident orcas denied
Downtown cleanup needs helping hands, Turner Building demolished, Hudson's Bay could close half its stores.
Read the edition →March 10, 2025
A new PM—and an election coming?
Cherry blossom history. Tariff task force. Robotics champs.
Read the edition →March 9, 2025
Time to spring ahead again
Could trade war change Daylight Saving plans? US-Canada updates. Oak Bay food. Death on Johnson.
Read the edition →March 8, 2025
Deaths soar among Island unhoused population
Esquimalt votes against funding VicPD new hires. UVic is going to nationals. Nearly 10,000 fish released in Bowker
Read the edition →March 7, 2025
Saanich officer dies on duty
International Women's Day events tomorrow
Read the edition →March 6, 2025
A closer look at BC's budget
Pickleball courts coming to Topaz Park, Esquimalt wants new system for future school board, Victoria property owners face a nearly 9% tax hike.
Read the edition →March 5, 2025
Province brings down 'conservative' budget
Six Mile Pub for sale; UVic Vikes aim for national men's b-ball title
Read the edition →March 4, 2025
Buying Island goods amid trade war
50 years of the flower count, Island Health briefly lost access to patient records, more quakes for the South Island
Read the edition →March 3, 2025
Victoria-US travel is down
Another earthquake. Car hits house on crash-prone street. VicPD deputy chief retiring.
Read the edition →March 2, 2025
Canada's oldest man dies in Saanich
5 of Sidney's best meals. Another Turner building fire. Historic schoolteacher. New Ladysmith mayor.
Read the edition →March 1, 2025
VicPD budget motion passes
10% increase approved; Historic treaty agreement; Semi makes u-turn on Malahat; Weekend events
Read the edition →February 28, 2025
VicPD looks for budget increase, again
Plus, buy a private island for less than a home; Gretzky backlash; and lock your vehicles
Read the edition →February 27, 2025
Durkin getting the boot
City wants cleaner construction sites; and help the world, win $3K
Read the edition →February 26, 2025
Symphony Splash returns this summer
UVic training program works with Island First Nations to develop emergency plans, more Victoria homes dealing with sewage problems from city roadwork.
Read the edition →February 25, 2025
Island marmot baby boom
Bylaw revitalization could bring late-night dancing to Victoria, residents dealing with sewage from road work.
Read the edition →February 24, 2025
Bereaved orca no longer carrying calf
Plus other whale news. SkaFest lineup now out. Seagull vs. sea star.
Read the edition →February 23, 2025
How Victoria's Black History began with a pair of shoes
Mars plane reaches AZ. Popular cheese shop closing. Weather warnings. Week recap.
Read the edition →February 22, 2025
Mainland earthquake reaches Island
Victoria book publisher dealing with book bans, Island festivals call on the province for funding help.
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