Catch up on Victoria.
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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
Read the edition →September 4, 2024
Not so cool. Cool Aid closes part of its facility
Plus: A homicide with few leads eludes VicPD
Read the edition →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.
Read the edition →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.
Read the edition →September 1, 2024
See a 127-year-old boat
Local MLA won't run again. Vic's first CFL game. Dangerous driving fees rising.
Read the edition →August 31, 2024
Multiple overdose suspected at Metchosin beach
Plus: Today is International Overdose Awareness Day
Read the edition →August 30, 2024
Wildfires make Canada a carbon culprit
Plus: Looks like a blast tomorrow in Langford
Read the edition →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.
Read the edition →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?
Read the edition →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.
Read the edition →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
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