Catch up on Victoria.
Missed a morning? Find the stories, events, and useful local intel from recent editions, newest first.
July 19, 2024
2 dead after plane goes down in Tofino
Plus: It's going to cost you if you want your land taken off the ALR
Read the edition →July 18, 2024
Camosun to get its first student residence
Toxins in storm drains, Esquimalt tenants must leave says RTB
Read the edition →July 17, 2024
Saanich still has most dangerous intersection
Plus, a new resto in Esquimalt, Saanich accelerates affordable housing
Read the edition →July 16, 2024
Beloved statue in flames
Tenancy protections apply to BC retirement homes, bees get a sweet treat, cafe owners win patio battle.
Read the edition →July 15, 2024
Sign says slow down: More road speed dips
Eviction rules changing. 7 photogenic restaurants. 4-eared deer?
Read the edition →July 14, 2024
Vic rent keeps rising, even as BC levels off
72 parks to visit. Rocky waters for dragon boat event. Weekend events. Missing local sailors reportedly found dead in raft.
Read the edition →July 13, 2024
First Nation treasure heads home
Royal Roads gets largest gift yet, humpback injured, threats at UVic's multifaith centre.
Read the edition →July 12, 2024
Underwater area 4x Vancouver Island gets marine protection
Plus, delicious Dungeness crab await you tomorrow
Read the edition →July 11, 2024
New guidelines for schools after UVic teen's death
$250K for Royal Roads teahouse, 1 in 10 drivers impaired Canada Day, May to run as MP again
Read the edition →July 10, 2024
North Saanich pickleball battle stalls in council
Plus: BC Hydro is going to build big on the Island
Read the edition →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
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