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September 29, 2024
30 years by bike
"Tragic situation" shuts community. 7 local meal services. Kids not safe crossing street, parents say. Sports results.
Read the edition →September 28, 2024
We approach National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Vic city council considers how small a small apartment should be
Read the edition →September 27, 2024
Someone's stealing a Conservative candidate's election signs
And a photo emerges of a Colwood councillor in blackface
Read the edition →September 26, 2024
Victoria gets B grade in latest Vital Signs
Inquiry into 2019 death results in recommendations for Island Health, workplace death at Westshore construction site.
Read the edition →September 25, 2024
2 million bones for Vic's Humane Society
Plus, a primer for the Oct. 19 provincial election, and an incredible orca encounter
Read the edition →September 24, 2024
Victoria's best books 2024
Moose Hide Campaign receives $50K grant, blue-green algae advisory, upset over bike lanes.
Read the edition →September 23, 2024
35 Victorians get medals
Fall fire predictions. Local wins $1 million lottery.
Read the edition →September 22, 2024
BC election kicks off
New bus colours. Mistrial in Sooke shooting. Corroded electric cable in Gorge.
Read the edition →September 21, 2024
Province orders new safety plan for Victoria schools
BC streets may get noise cameras. Weekend events. Bear Mountain in receivership.
Read the edition →September 20, 2024
Canadian Medical Association in Victoria to apologize
Plus, the return of Muggins, the charity dog
Read the edition →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.
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