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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.

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September 28, 2024

We approach National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Vic city council considers how small a small apartment should be

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September 27, 2024

Someone's stealing a Conservative candidate's election signs

And a photo emerges of a Colwood councillor in blackface

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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.

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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

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September 24, 2024

Victoria's best books 2024

Moose Hide Campaign receives $50K grant, blue-green algae advisory, upset over bike lanes.

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September 23, 2024

35 Victorians get medals

Fall fire predictions. Local wins $1 million lottery.

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September 22, 2024

BC election kicks off

New bus colours. Mistrial in Sooke shooting. Corroded electric cable in Gorge.

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September 21, 2024

Province orders new safety plan for Victoria schools

BC streets may get noise cameras. Weekend events. Bear Mountain in receivership.

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September 20, 2024

Canadian Medical Association in Victoria to apologize

Plus, the return of Muggins, the charity dog

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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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