Catch up on Victoria.
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July 9, 2024
Downtown sequoia to get the axe
Victoria man to be recognized for shaping Indigenous sports, Langford City Hall back in business.
Read the edition →July 8, 2024
Local literary icon didn’t act when told of abuse, daughter says
Old growth protections. More heat. More to eat. Mascot's b-day. Protest pauses Pride.
Read the edition →July 7, 2024
Hot hot heat—but not extreme
Pride today. Masked cowboy opens up. Orca sighted. Election signs will stay. Burned kittens recovering
Read the edition →July 6, 2024
North Saanich could be in a pickle over courts
Plus: Local author's novel explores bisexuality, polyamory. Orca missing. Book worms update. Weekend events.
Read the edition →July 5, 2024
Lord Stanley could be coming to Victoria
Plus: VicPD make big bust but have to let suspect go
Read the edition →July 4, 2024
Could you have a $50K treasure collecting dust?
Council to decide on future of Centennial Square today, McKinnon Pool to close after 50 years.
Read the edition →July 3, 2024
Canada Day drone show blown away
Plus: What to watch out for before swimming and a Langford man buys swimming safety stuff
Read the edition →July 2, 2024
Tim Durkin may soon be deported
Update to Sooke Harbour House debacle. Internet improvements coming. Local in poker tourney.
Read the edition →July 1, 2024
Artwork in the sky tonight
A drone light show. Canada Day events. Drag Baseball returns.
Read the edition →June 30, 2024
Could you run from Victoria to Sooke?
Long weekend events. Tomorrow's schedule. Flights cancelled. Short-term rental loophole.
Read the edition →June 29, 2024
Canadian comedy star comes to Victoria
CRD rolls out cost program, Crystal Pool referendum, Eby baby , Coun. Kim won't be disciplined.
Read the edition →June 28, 2024
CRD considers safety equipment for beaches
Plus Langford City Hall is all wet, and a full Pride roundup
Read the edition →June 27, 2024
We Unify unable to unify Victorians
New home for new moms in addiction recovery, two human-caused fires on Island in a week, Campbell River teen still missing.
Read the edition →June 26, 2024
VicPD accused of using vehicles as weapons
Adam Olsen won't seek reelection, and city pursuing more shelters for unhoused
Read the edition →June 25, 2024
Will James Bay ever get its gas station?
Feminist wrestling, street named after Vic baseball player, BC files civil claim on forever chemicals.
Read the edition →June 24, 2024
Locals take another run at Olympic gold
Free transit for young & old? Strawberry moon photos. 20,000 tech jobs.
Read the edition →June 23, 2024
Verdict in Yates Street murder trial
40 years of jazz. 6 local patios make list of Canada's best views. Rescued whale returns. Weekend events.
Read the edition →June 22, 2024
Bus fares going up, same with tanker traffic
for first time in 14 years. Plus: Orcas vs. tanker traffic. Life Labs testing centre vacating Victoria
Read the edition →June 21, 2024
Province signs a Sound agreement on old-growth
Plus: Teen taken from water in Langford dies in hospital
Read the edition →June 20, 2024
Indigenous Peoples Day events
New housing for those leaving correctional institutes, orcas in Haro Strait, and more
Read the edition →June 19, 2024
When a contract may no longer be a contract
Plus: It's way down the road, but look for a TCH foot & bike overpass at Tillicum
Read the edition →June 18, 2024
Saving kelp forests
Universal Basic Income on the table for Victoria, shooting in Esquimalt, Cascadia Liquor strike ends
Read the edition →June 17, 2024
A trip to the ocean floor
Locals investigate undersea earthquakes. Cougar bites rugby captain. New street services hub.
Read the edition →June 16, 2024
Stories of Island fathers
Your guide to local food trucks. Faster mental health services. BC may fight feds on equalization payments.
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