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Catch up on Victoria.

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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October 16, 2023

Road finally fixed, 4 years after locals died

Fire season ending. Should cities join arts council? Victoria Zombie Walk. Best bakeries.

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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.

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October 14, 2023

Eclipse today

Victoria wants municipal election changes. Abducted child is being impersonated, family says

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October 13, 2023

BC could be doing better in child-care creation

Plus, a spooky fungus, fall events, landlord fined $17k, and more

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October 12, 2023

Greater Victoria gets passing grade

Advocates slam new restrictions on drugs. Indigenous stories book club. Grizzly bears in need of protection.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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October 6, 2023

Victoria Council talks homelessness

Plus: A new Greek spot, donations down at food banks, climate money coming, COVID rises, and more

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October 5, 2023

Victoria is #1

COVID outbreak at Vic General. Joint effort for Saanich and Oak Bay fire preparedness. Stabbing on Pandora.

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October 4, 2023

BC Ferries will face fines for cancelled sailings

Plus, Oak Bay mansion prices fall, legislature kicks off, and more

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October 3, 2023

BC Ferries staff threatened at meeting

Why SR orcas attack porpoises, BC legislative session begins, winter tires for Malahat

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October 2, 2023

New COVID boosters start next week

Masks returning to care facilities. Seal vs. octopus. Major Douglas St. closures soon.

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October 1, 2023

Another drowning in Thetis

Saanich dog debate gets compromise. Orcas vs. humpbacks. Soccer setback. Today's events.

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September 30, 2023

"Walking, talking history books"

How Victoria's Orange Shirt Day started. Victoria author wins award. Stranger donates kidney.

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September 29, 2023

Protests appear at MLA offices

Plus, ElderCollege loses funding, BC Ferries boat broken, another dump truck crash, and more

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September 28, 2023

Your guide to Truth and Reconciliation events

Ponzi schemer Greg Martel violated court order. Dump truck flips on Pat Bay.

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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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