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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

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September 18, 2024

More trees for Saanich to increase canopy cover

Plus, Rustad wrong about immigration 'dump'

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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.

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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.

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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.

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September 14, 2024

Island marmots' baby boom

Local smoke this weekend? Why Rifflandia relocated. VGH goes digital

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September 13, 2024

Noise is a food killer for our orcas

Plus, a Victoria author gets international accolades

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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.

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September 11, 2024

Victoria brings in single-use items reduction bylaw

Plus, the city turns off social media commenting

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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.

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September 9, 2024

Island wins half of Canada's golds

Best summer meals. Top 10 hottest days.

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September 8, 2024

Pavlov's seals

Deep-sea dinnertime. Ferry now out 6 months. Running up that hill.

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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.

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September 6, 2024

Sheltering motion shot down

Great Canadian Beer Fest is back, Victoria Conservatory of Music announces record bursary funding.

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September 5, 2024

Supportive housing slow to materialize

Fed NDP nixes deal with Libs, Brave Little Hunter holds her own, and more

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September 4, 2024

Not so cool. Cool Aid closes part of its facility

Plus: A homicide with few leads eludes VicPD

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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.

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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.

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September 1, 2024

See a 127-year-old boat

Local MLA won't run again. Vic's first CFL game. Dangerous driving fees rising.

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August 31, 2024

Multiple overdose suspected at Metchosin beach

Plus: Today is International Overdose Awareness Day

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August 30, 2024

Wildfires make Canada a carbon culprit

Plus: Looks like a blast tomorrow in Langford

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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.

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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?

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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.

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