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Catch up on Victoria.

Missed a morning? Find the stories, events, and useful local intel from recent editions, newest first.

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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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.

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August 25, 2024

Plastic bag pickup rolls out

Lacrosse champions. Kid wheelies toward traffic (video). Missing hiker survives alone. Weekend events.

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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.

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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.

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August 22, 2024

VicPD Chief to be replaced next year

Tasty festivals this weekend, otters attacking dogs, firefighter union to meet with premier

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August 21, 2024

Camosun hosts international Indigenous education conference

Trails reopening in Sooke, Dididaht Nation saves lake, new middle school for Langford

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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.

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August 19, 2024

Toxic tires vs. Island scientists

Sawmill building burns up in suspicious fire. Lightning striking. Giant hockey stick update.

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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.

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August 17, 2024

Mayor says she's not responsible for firefighter suspension

Sooke Harbour House is finally back. Weekend events.

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August 16, 2024

Union confirms Vic firefighter suspended for writing to premier

Plus, Victoria's housing targets may be off the mark

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August 15, 2024

Cleaner coasts, Bigg whales

Mass fish die-off in North Cowichan, BC wildfire costs hit nearly $400M

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August 14, 2024

More drama at North Saanich Council

Plus Nate is back with the Lions and BC United makes big tax cut promise

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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

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