Catch up on Victoria.
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July 21, 2026
🌅 Fishy road crimes on the Island
BC Hydro launches first battery energy storage project near Greater Victoria. More US tariffs coming.
Read the edition →July 19, 2026
🌅 Farmers market season in Victoria
Weekly roundup. TEDxVictoria speakers announced.
Read the edition →July 17, 2026
🌅 Truffles Catering gets temporary home after fire
Westshore artists pushing for a permanent space. Colwood mayor seeking reelection.
Read the edition →July 16, 2026
🌅 Victoria whale-watching company sells for $24M
GoFundMe started for man allegedly assaulted in Gorge Park. Westshore RCMP warn of fake-letter scam.
Read the edition →July 15, 2026
July 15 - More coffee coming to Cook
Co-housing plan for Esquimalt. Vic bus shelters being replaced.
Read the edition →July 14, 2026
🌅 Exploring the sea inside the museum
CRD directors skeptical of AI data centres in the region. Sooke man dies fighting wildfires in Colorado.
Read the edition →July 12, 2026
🌅 BC drug deaths trending downward
Weekly roundup. The push for a Westshore arts centre.
Read the edition →July 10, 2026
🌅 Malahat closes after big rig hits hydro pole
Police warn they're ticketing e-bikers
Read the edition →July 9, 2026
🌅 Local charities get $6M funding boost
Let the bells ring out.
Read the edition →July 8, 2026
🌅 Dog attack in Central Saanich
Killer summer so far for orca spotting
Read the edition →July 7, 2026
🌅 Vandalism in PKOLS Park
2 charged in Dallas Road attack.
Read the edition →July 5, 2026
🌅 Curious theft from a downtown church
2 arrested after violence on Dallas. Weekly roundup
Read the edition →July 3, 2026
🌅 BC Nurses begin job action
Blue Jays' connection scores $50K for Lambrick ball
Read the edition →July 2, 2026
🌅 VicPD pursue human trafficking case
UVic teaching AI ID skills
Read the edition →June 30, 2026
🌅 Escaped William Head inmate found dead
Big Brothers Big Sisters face funding woes. BC nurses union issues 72-hour strike notice.
Read the edition →June 28, 2026
🌅 Five years since deadly heat dome
Weekly roundup. Island marmots released.
Read the edition →June 26, 2026
🌅 Victoria to monitor repeat property crimes
Alcohol linked to pancreatic cancer, says UVic study.
Read the edition →June 25, 2026
🌅 E-bike share program coming to Victoria
BC Transit opens new training centre in Victoria. BC's new police accountability unit for Indigenous people.
Read the edition →June 24, 2026
🌅 Plans for another downtown hotel
Langford lands a temple. The Bay Centre is sold.
Read the edition →June 23, 2026
🌅 Attack on Victoria Muslim leader condemned
Ross Bay Pub announces permanent closure. Victoria-Saanich amalgamation unlikely to be on ballots this fall.
Read the edition →June 21, 2026
🌅 Property sales slow in May
Weekly roundup. BC nurses say no to tentative deal
Read the edition →June 19, 2026
🌅 Vic scribe helps rock star write his book
CRD looks to borrow $35M for wastewater upgrades. Elder abuse on the rise.
Read the edition →June 18, 2026
🌅 Water damage drowns plans for Victoria pool replacement
North Saanich must make changes to build more housing.
Read the edition →June 17, 2026
🌅 Chamber blames province for event evaporation
Indigenous Peoples Day listings
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