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Catch up on Victoria.

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December 11, 2024

Sobering thoughts about driving

James Bay: life in the fast lane

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December 10, 2024

There's something in the water in Bowker Creek

Slower roads coming to Victoria, Island celebrity nominated for a Golden Globe, CRD looks for funding to deal with invasive deer on Mayne Island.

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December 9, 2024

For sale: Iron meteorite, age 4.5 billion

Plus, BC demands SD61 rework school safety plan.

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December 8, 2024

Are local whales wearing fish as hats—again?

Restaurants serving Xmas dinner. New local phone scam.

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December 7, 2024

Tense times for tenants

10-4 good buddy, the trucks are coming. Light-up parade today. Town crier to retire.

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December 6, 2024

Vic-Beacon Hill MLA with cancer scare

UVic becomes Taylor-U, celebrity cat dies in Oak Bay, and more

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December 5, 2024

Music to return to Hermann's Upstairs next year

Local MP announces resignation for health reason. Whale feeding captured on video.

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December 4, 2024

So long, John, on Dec. 15

Cool Aid Society's major project all set

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December 3, 2024

The team keeping Victoria nightlife safe

Sidney seaweed startup raises $4M in Series A funding, more BC Ferry sailings for Taylor Swift and Canucks weekend.

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December 2, 2024

12 years ago, she disappeared

Fire chief fights fire in own house. "Call 911," bus display says. At new sushi bar, it's chef's choice.

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December 1, 2024

2 South Island lottery winners within 4 days

Gamers raise 1 mil to help kids. Newest local heritage building. Bay Bridge crash.

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November 30, 2024

Songhees sue feds and rail caretakers over E&N

Free holiday events in CRD. Santa Claus parade today. Major Crimes won't take on teen's homicide case after all.

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November 29, 2024

BC Ferries scores high in Capital Daily poll

It's Salsa (not Santa) night

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November 28, 2024

Where to hear Christmas music in Victoria

Five mezcal cocktails to try, Capital Comic Con bids farewell, businesses take issue with Esquimalt bike lane plans.

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November 27, 2024

BC Ferries riding some rough financial waters

How not to get to your sailboat, and protecting whales in shipping lanes

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November 26, 2024

Victoria living wage nearly $10 more than minimum wage

Local affordable counselling centre struggling to make ends meet, Esquimalt baker takes runner-up spot in TV competition.

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November 25, 2024

BC legislature won't be back this year

And Crystal Pool won't be back for weeks. Grandma's Star Wars mural. 100 years of ferry.

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November 24, 2024

Search continues for orphaned bear cubs

Bus rider dies. Octopus vs. storm. Local baker reaches TV finale today. Power finally restored.

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November 23, 2024

Major Crime Unit to investigate Victoria teen's death at party

Area tourism sector all smiles. Free parking today. Hit&run hurts child, police say. Westshore weather woes

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November 22, 2024

Tod Creek a tad dirty

VicPD ties new officers to budget increase ask

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November 21, 2024

Forests won't stop climate change

Rough waters don't make for great swimming says safety expert, BC tries to woo Hollywood

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November 20, 2024

Storm highlights the need for more shelters

Those orphaned cubs are out of the tree and somewhere near Sooke

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November 19, 2024

Six Island MLAs join Eby's new cabinet

UVic to preserve world's largest transgender history collection, doctors open unapproved drug consumption site outside Jubilee.

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November 18, 2024

BC cabinet unveiled today

Major storm coming this week. Should Langford buy the Y? Port hearing today.

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