Catch up on Victoria.
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August 26, 2024
Island waters finally free from raw sewage
Century-old practice ends. Ferry engine trouble. Wettest day since January. Peregrine penthouse. Restoring a culinary legacy.
Read the edition →August 25, 2024
Plastic bag pickup rolls out
Lacrosse champions. Kid wheelies toward traffic (video). Missing hiker survives alone. Weekend events.
Read the edition →August 24, 2024
Spotting invasive species on the Island
New multi-sports facility for Peninsula. Tourism soars in Victoria but not the Island. Weekend events. Teen powerlifter sets records.
Read the edition →August 23, 2024
Saanich taxes to go up—here's why
Victoria's first Caribbean Carnival, bus drivers request no stops near Pandora and Quadra, more shelter beds coming to Victoria.
Read the edition →August 22, 2024
VicPD Chief to be replaced next year
Tasty festivals this weekend, otters attacking dogs, firefighter union to meet with premier
Read the edition →August 21, 2024
Camosun hosts international Indigenous education conference
Trails reopening in Sooke, Dididaht Nation saves lake, new middle school for Langford
Read the edition →August 20, 2024
Hundreds of homes for Uptown
Small fires after weekend lightning storms, late night eats in Victoria, filmmakers fined for getting too close to orcas.
Read the edition →August 19, 2024
Toxic tires vs. Island scientists
Sawmill building burns up in suspicious fire. Lightning striking. Giant hockey stick update.
Read the edition →August 18, 2024
Grizzly bears gaining a pawhold on Island
Rise & fall of Victoria mortgage broker. Quail being killed? Splash pad returns. Bike race sets record.
Read the edition →August 17, 2024
Mayor says she's not responsible for firefighter suspension
Sooke Harbour House is finally back. Weekend events.
Read the edition →August 16, 2024
Union confirms Vic firefighter suspended for writing to premier
Plus, Victoria's housing targets may be off the mark
Read the edition →August 15, 2024
Cleaner coasts, Bigg whales
Mass fish die-off in North Cowichan, BC wildfire costs hit nearly $400M
Read the edition →August 14, 2024
More drama at North Saanich Council
Plus Nate is back with the Lions and BC United makes big tax cut promise
Read the edition →August 13, 2024
RCMP hired spies for Fairy Creek blockades
Victoria Brain Injury Society's new office, a Martin Mars marriage, big waits at BC Ferries terminal
Read the edition →August 12, 2024
The final flight of a BC icon
Martin Mars soars over Victoria. Building better ocean forecasts. Baseball champs. Device not an explosive. Hammer thrower carries flag.
Read the edition →August 11, 2024
Local seniors become soccer stars
Finding marine wrecks. Charity swim stopped. Possible explosive in Sidney
Read the edition →August 10, 2024
A weekend of festivals in Victoria
New vegan fast food, 14 arrests at "illegal gaming house." Dragon boats, dogs, movies, music, & more. $33K fine for fishing in rare & ancient reefs
Read the edition →August 9, 2024
City's speed limit reduction continues with James Bay
Plus, learning the lucrative ins and outs of seaweed
Read the edition →August 8, 2024
World's best horseshoe thrower from Langford
Alto says more help needed to address issues downtown, 3 GV beaches record high bacteria, SUV injures family on Malahat
Read the edition →August 7, 2024
Private donors, clinics reshaping our health care
Plus, HarbourCats are RoadCats, and not happy about it
Read the edition →August 6, 2024
Crisis claims 245 Islanders in first half of year
6 spots for cheap food. Local student wins economics bronze.
Read the edition →August 5, 2024
The best hammer-thrower in the world
More Island medals. More weekend events. New heat dome data.
Read the edition →August 4, 2024
Island losing lighthouse keepers
8 great local breweries. Major Malahat crash. New sharks in Salish Sea. Weekend events.
Read the edition →August 3, 2024
More silver medals for locals
Busiest weekend of the year. 'Martians' are back in the park. Weekend events.
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