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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

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July 18, 2024

Camosun to get its first student residence

Toxins in storm drains, Esquimalt tenants must leave says RTB

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July 17, 2024

Saanich still has most dangerous intersection

Plus, a new resto in Esquimalt, Saanich accelerates affordable housing

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July 16, 2024

Beloved statue in flames

Tenancy protections apply to BC retirement homes, bees get a sweet treat, cafe owners win patio battle.

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July 15, 2024

Sign says slow down: More road speed dips

Eviction rules changing. 7 photogenic restaurants. 4-eared deer?

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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.

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July 13, 2024

First Nation treasure heads home

Royal Roads gets largest gift yet, humpback injured, threats at UVic's multifaith centre.

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July 12, 2024

Underwater area 4x Vancouver Island gets marine protection

Plus, delicious Dungeness crab await you tomorrow

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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

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July 10, 2024

North Saanich pickleball battle stalls in council

Plus: BC Hydro is going to build big on the Island

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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.

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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.

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July 7, 2024

Hot hot heat—but not extreme

Pride today. Masked cowboy opens up. Orca sighted. Election signs will stay. Burned kittens recovering

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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.

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July 5, 2024

Lord Stanley could be coming to Victoria

Plus: VicPD make big bust but have to let suspect go

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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.

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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

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July 2, 2024

Tim Durkin may soon be deported

Update to Sooke Harbour House debacle. Internet improvements coming. Local in poker tourney.

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July 1, 2024

Artwork in the sky tonight

A drone light show. Canada Day events. Drag Baseball returns.

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June 30, 2024

Could you run from Victoria to Sooke?

Long weekend events. Tomorrow's schedule. Flights cancelled. Short-term rental loophole.

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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.

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June 28, 2024

CRD considers safety equipment for beaches

Plus Langford City Hall is all wet, and a full Pride roundup

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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.

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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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