Catch up on Victoria.
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December 16, 2023
An Island "water fight" in BC's Supreme Court
12 places to get local holiday treats. Avian flu on farms. Sea lion vs. octopus up close. Big climate action donation.
Read the edition →December 15, 2023
VicPD officer accused in alleged sexual affair
Plus, gift shop robbed and new indoor inhalation centre opens
Read the edition →December 14, 2023
Victoria 2024 budget to get reworked
New washroom for Pandora, Hanukkah celebration downtown, stolen jewelry in Westshore
Read the edition →December 13, 2023
How to be a safe Good Samaritan in an overdose scenario
Plus, Hockey Day in Canada prep, Mount Newton High being levelled
Read the edition →December 12, 2023
Pickleball courts coming to Crystal Garden
Oil risks for local marine life, kittens saved from trash bin, Grade 4 student wins card contest
Read the edition →December 11, 2023
How a pair of shoes shaped Victoria history
Driver killed on Weds. identified. Winter food fest coming to town. "Gnarly" fallout from storm
Read the edition →December 10, 2023
Mild winter predicted... but there's a downside
A gift guide for the local foodie. Car hits pub. Bear eats whale. New recycling contract.
Read the edition →December 9, 2023
More 30km/h streets on way
Island snow today? Holiday concerts this weekend. Ferry out for months longer.
Read the edition →December 8, 2023
Melissa McDevitt's body found near Sooke Potholes
Plus Mt. Washington opens, affordable housing, and a naked man vs. a guy with two baseball bats
Read the edition →December 7, 2023
Today at council: Housing issues of all kinds
Yates towers, developer fees, & AirBnbs. Local chooses death over chemo wait. Drones & plankton. Minivan hits house; driver dies.
Read the edition →December 6, 2023
ECEs face uphill battle, so do some of their students' parents
Plus, a new killer whale, and Blue Bridge Theatre exits stage left
Read the edition →December 5, 2023
Pearson instructor wins Oxford climate award
Plus: Duncan decides to sell big hockey stick. Man survives 4 days trapped in van
Read the edition →December 4, 2023
40 days at sea in a small boat
Local rows 5,000km for charity. Storm starts today. Locals rally to help family after woman's death.
Read the edition →December 3, 2023
35 more Islanders lose lives
Local team back from aid trip. Victoria's best cookies. Senior makes 100s of toys.
Read the edition →December 2, 2023
Lit-up trucks, a stuffed bus, & Santa on a fire engine
Iconic seasonal events return today. Ice sculpture on Lege lawn. Ferry renamed.
Read the edition →December 1, 2023
Langford hosting Sinclair's second-last Canadian game
Plus: Where to get a free holiday meal. Road checks begin. Deer cull commences. 2 days missing in the woods
Read the edition →November 30, 2023
CFL announces Lions and Redblacks to play at Vic's RAP
Plus, a giant tree is discovered, Santa arrested downtown, and students disturb UVic meeting
Read the edition →November 29, 2023
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to pay opioid damages
Plus, another possible development for Saanich, local breweries' turn to pay their tab
Read the edition →November 28, 2023
Cowichan Tribes to overtake its child services
Cedar Hill Middle School gets seismic upgrades, local hotel wins awards, salmonella outbreak hits the Island
Read the edition →November 27, 2023
More local streets may drop to 30km/h
Fog alert. Warmer winter expected. Soccer spectators can help feed families. Dogs join birthday party.
Read the edition →November 26, 2023
Fall COVID wave dipping, but other illnesses rise
The most vegan-friendly local restaurants. Cat back, 200 days later. Victorian on blockbuster soundtrack.
Read the edition →November 25, 2023
Santa is back in town, & ready to break records
How local researchers weather online attacks. 15% of BC seniors are low-income: report. Weekend events.
Read the edition →November 24, 2023
BC Ferries closer to buying new ships, Saanich closer to building new firehall
Plus, illicit substances causing stink at Tally Ho supportive housing
Read the edition →November 23, 2023
BC firefighters need more support
Victoria band Wet Future to perform Friday, an empty cruise ship in Ogden Point, and a cat reunited with owner
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