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Catch up on Victoria.

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April 5, 2024

Man freed after being stuck in Juan de Fuca trail clay pit

Plus: Council pauses pay raise, and a different view on orcas

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April 4, 2024

UVic researchers find answers in the stars

Plus: CRD waste management strategy, hostel guest saves life, car crashes into Fairfield home

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April 3, 2024

New Mount Doug tower details expected tomorrow

Plus: A quick take on the latest price hikes to hit us

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April 2, 2024

The return of the cruise ships

BC Ferries survey reveals top concerns, Emerson the seal returns, book with 35 best hiking spots

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April 1, 2024

Homicide in Victoria

No pranks today, just news. The best matcha spots. Local crews' fire safety gear may have unsafe chemicals.

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March 31, 2024

A deep-sea explorer, a wildfire fighter, & a burlesque star walk into a theatre

Victoria #3 in food rankings. Island languages see success & setbacks. Car on fire. Royals down 0-2.

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March 30, 2024

How Victoria avoids bridge disasters

South Island band wins Juno. More Easter events. Long weekend ferry traffic.

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March 29, 2024

Commuter concerns in the city

Plus: What to do on Easter weekend. Orca calf update. 1-hour sellout.

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March 28, 2024

Tracking herring from the sky

Plus: IIO announced 3 investigations into Island police conduct, world's biggest hockey stick for sale

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March 27, 2024

Province banking on restorative justice

Plus: Vic fashion company right on the button

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March 26, 2024

Injected against her will

Island construction wins award for harm reduction, underwater wonders, no charges in teen's death

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March 25, 2024

Hockey comeback could be skating uphill

10 local spots for Easter treats. Orphaned orca just might make it. Seagull survey.

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March 24, 2024

33 years missing

Islanders race to save beached orca. 5 new restaurants coming soon. Bear-proofing local bins. Algae warning.

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March 23, 2024

Province beefs up housing plans

Strange Sooke story involves 'explosives.' 95-year-old paddles for a cause. View Royal needs a doctor

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March 22, 2024

Greater Victoria's film industry ready to get even greater

Plus, your thoughts on the city council's new raise

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March 21, 2024

Can BC Ferries achieve their climate goals?

Plus: Lack of accessibility from local governments, Saanich senior spends days in hospital hallway

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March 20, 2024

Burnside too big for its bridges?

Plus, supporters warm CFUV airwaves and poor form on the ice

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March 19, 2024

Spring has sprung

New youth mental health ward, Hermann's building purchased, art gallery closes

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March 18, 2024

New pitch for downtown Y site

Will Victoria bill BC for homelessness spending? Local company gets national breakthrough

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March 17, 2024

Behind the blossoms

Victoria's cherry tree history. Spring weather & winter vegetables. Esquimalt axes new police station

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March 16, 2024

St. Patrick's Day events this weekend

Plus: Vic councillors give themselves raises, Victoria performers "got talent"

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March 15, 2024

CRD approves $777M budget

Plus: short-term rental motion rejected, Canada's hottest winter yet

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March 14, 2024

Victoria robots headed to Texas

Plus: CRD under pressure for waste plan, coral reef thriving off BC coast

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March 13, 2024

The dance is over Upstairs at Hermann's

Plus, mini-series on death of Victoria's Reena Virk

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