Catch up on Victoria.
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October 20, 2023
Like Langford, Colwood continues to grow
Plus: That cat is some chick, pumpkin plans a plenty and a local politician has reason to smile
Read the edition →October 19, 2023
Transportation gaps on the Island
Victoria man builds 50 little libraries, Nanaimo woman's death considered homicide, fall colours at Butchart Gardens
Read the edition →October 18, 2023
Central Saanich ponders plans for more dwellings
Plus Victoria's favourite castle reverts to part of its past, ferries workers union says membership at risk on the job
Read the edition →October 17, 2023
Is the air in schools safe enough?
Plus, shelter goes year-round, ferry delays ahead of Guns N' Roses, free transit for bike riders
Read the edition →October 16, 2023
Road finally fixed, 4 years after locals died
Fire season ending. Should cities join arts council? Victoria Zombie Walk. Best bakeries.
Read the edition →October 15, 2023
Sidney-Washington ferry could come back years early
Rescue at sea (video). Another playoff soccer win. New bus route path. Mother found guilty of son's manslaughter.
Read the edition →October 14, 2023
Eclipse today
Victoria wants municipal election changes. Abducted child is being impersonated, family says
Read the edition →October 13, 2023
BC could be doing better in child-care creation
Plus, a spooky fungus, fall events, landlord fined $17k, and more
Read the edition →October 12, 2023
Greater Victoria gets passing grade
Advocates slam new restrictions on drugs. Indigenous stories book club. Grizzly bears in need of protection.
Read the edition →October 11, 2023
BC signs promising health agreement with feds
Plus, a black bear steals candy, libraries are under-loved, and vaccines await at BC pharmacies
Read the edition →October 10, 2023
BC's biggest pumpkin
Nursing students want pay. US earthquake felt. COVID booster rollout begins. Ferry terminal conflict delays sailing. Local biz among Canada's fastest growing
Read the edition →October 9, 2023
BC's plans for electric ferries are off track
Training local cooks for free. New half-marathon record set. Late fall heat. Electric ferries behind schedule.
Read the edition →October 8, 2023
New sculpture for famous local wolf
How to hear whale songs. Marathon road closures. Ice cream conflict. Wet week ahead. Pacific FC's slide continues.
Read the edition →October 7, 2023
The last hot days of the year?
Where to get Pacific Northwest cuisine in Victoria. Homeless youth create mural. Holiday decor ideas.
Read the edition →October 6, 2023
Victoria Council talks homelessness
Plus: A new Greek spot, donations down at food banks, climate money coming, COVID rises, and more
Read the edition →October 5, 2023
Victoria is #1
COVID outbreak at Vic General. Joint effort for Saanich and Oak Bay fire preparedness. Stabbing on Pandora.
Read the edition →October 4, 2023
BC Ferries will face fines for cancelled sailings
Plus, Oak Bay mansion prices fall, legislature kicks off, and more
Read the edition →October 3, 2023
BC Ferries staff threatened at meeting
Why SR orcas attack porpoises, BC legislative session begins, winter tires for Malahat
Read the edition →October 2, 2023
New COVID boosters start next week
Masks returning to care facilities. Seal vs. octopus. Major Douglas St. closures soon.
Read the edition →October 1, 2023
Another drowning in Thetis
Saanich dog debate gets compromise. Orcas vs. humpbacks. Soccer setback. Today's events.
Read the edition →September 30, 2023
"Walking, talking history books"
How Victoria's Orange Shirt Day started. Victoria author wins award. Stranger donates kidney.
Read the edition →September 29, 2023
Protests appear at MLA offices
Plus, ElderCollege loses funding, BC Ferries boat broken, another dump truck crash, and more
Read the edition →September 28, 2023
Your guide to Truth and Reconciliation events
Ponzi schemer Greg Martel violated court order. Dump truck flips on Pat Bay.
Read the edition →September 27, 2023
Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay directed to see more housing units get built
Plus, Langford strategizes, the fire ban is lifted, and a senior is sentenced in the road death of a Saanich teen
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