Catch up on Victoria.
Missed a morning? Find the stories, events, and useful local intel from recent editions, newest first.
September 19, 2024
Amalgamation talks set to begin
Police working with mental health teams has big IMPACT, new Colwood medical clinic to serve 10K residents
Read the edition →September 18, 2024
More trees for Saanich to increase canopy cover
Plus, Rustad wrong about immigration 'dump'
Read the edition →September 17, 2024
BC Ferries moves forward with its largest investment
Not enough affordable housing in the CRD, new grants for Indigenous women healing programs.
Read the edition →September 16, 2024
New local murder mystery book set at Craigdarroch
Teenage Ice Age: UVic prof's new study on ancient puberty. Terry Fox record expected. Lighthouse update.
Read the edition →September 15, 2024
$13M for Royal Athletic & Centennial upgrades
$13M for Royal Athletic & Centennial upgrades. Kid vs. cougar. Dragon statue stolen. Rules on councillors getting gifts from developers.
Read the edition →September 14, 2024
Island marmots' baby boom
Local smoke this weekend? Why Rifflandia relocated. VGH goes digital
Read the edition →September 13, 2024
Noise is a food killer for our orcas
Plus, a Victoria author gets international accolades
Read the edition →September 12, 2024
VicPD take step back on Pandora project
Safety issues on the Galloping Goose, First Nation purchases Westshore casino, bizarre James Bay break-in.
Read the edition →September 11, 2024
Victoria brings in single-use items reduction bylaw
Plus, the city turns off social media commenting
Read the edition →September 10, 2024
Preventing youth suicides on the Island
Shipbreaking company warned for exceeding allowed effluent, Tombo closes after half a year, conflict over Carnarvon Park.
Read the edition →September 9, 2024
Island wins half of Canada's golds
Best summer meals. Top 10 hottest days.
Read the edition →September 8, 2024
Pavlov's seals
Deep-sea dinnertime. Ferry now out 6 months. Running up that hill.
Read the edition →September 7, 2024
Ferry out of service after spill
Popular Victoria restaurant to close, Paula Abdul pulls out of Victoria concert, tourism increased this year.
Read the edition →September 6, 2024
Sheltering motion shot down
Great Canadian Beer Fest is back, Victoria Conservatory of Music announces record bursary funding.
Read the edition →September 5, 2024
Supportive housing slow to materialize
Fed NDP nixes deal with Libs, Brave Little Hunter holds her own, and more
Read the edition →September 4, 2024
Not so cool. Cool Aid closes part of its facility
Plus: A homicide with few leads eludes VicPD
Read the edition →September 3, 2024
Gunshots & arson target local singer's house
Islanders get Canada's first two golds. Court rules couple guilty... of having loud roosters.
Read the edition →September 2, 2024
The Island's Labour Day legacy
Saanich sinkhole. Only 2 election incumbents in South Island. Ferry hits whale. Lighthouse de-staffing update.
Read the edition →September 1, 2024
See a 127-year-old boat
Local MLA won't run again. Vic's first CFL game. Dangerous driving fees rising.
Read the edition →August 31, 2024
Multiple overdose suspected at Metchosin beach
Plus: Today is International Overdose Awareness Day
Read the edition →August 30, 2024
Wildfires make Canada a carbon culprit
Plus: Looks like a blast tomorrow in Langford
Read the edition →August 29, 2024
Island Health board members get huge pay raise
Non-profit needs new space to save water bottles from landfill, BC United ends campaign, local brewery lays off workers.
Read the edition →August 28, 2024
CRD climate change plan needs more depth
Plus, a new Japanese restaurant, and what kind of parking mess will Sat.'s CFL game create downtown?
Read the edition →August 27, 2024
Campfire ban to lift tomorrow
BC rental increase capped at 3%, community rallies to help local shopkeeper after sudden death, man sentenced to life for 2020 Langford murder.
Read the edition →