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Catch up on Victoria.

Missed a morning? Find the stories, events, and useful local intel from recent editions, newest first.

April 14, 2024

First Island wildfire of season

Popular club & cafe close. Why don't more locals have solar panels? 3,500km trip to set skateboard record.

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April 13, 2024

SD61 faces the music in balancing school district budget

Plus: Island FanCon lands in Langford. Orca update. Weekend events.

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April 12, 2024

Man in a bit of a boat pickle in Gonzalez Bay

Plus: New temple to be built in Vic: Latter-day Saints

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April 11, 2024

Terry Fox collection housed at Victoria museum

Plus: Citizens call for end of street sweeps, rescue materials arrive to save orphaned orca

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April 10, 2024

Bouncy castle stolen in Langford

Plus, region scores $4M for hockey weekend, and new legislation for legal professionals

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April 9, 2024

44 Islanders dead from toxic drugs

New Uptown development, Vic High reopens, spring COVID boosters available

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April 8, 2024

New art gallery pitched

Eclipse today. Farmers Markets are in season. Bridge closures this week. Capital Iron redevelopment.

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April 7, 2024

Explosive shuts park

Saturday scare defused. Scooters now legal on (some) local roads. Best drinks for spring. Seal relocated

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April 6, 2024

Three Victoria murders explored on new podcast series

Plus: What to know about the eclipse, YMCA fights road near Camp Thunderbird.

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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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