Catch up on Victoria.
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September 26, 2023
Island surpasses 300 toxic drug deaths
New vegan burger place. Bear spotted in Saanich. Downtown mural unveiled.
Read the edition →September 25, 2023
Bomb cyclone" storm reaches Island
100+km storm winds. Fires torch land-use plans. Local magician on Spanish TV.
Read the edition →September 24, 2023
One Island council vs Alberta's "war room"
New 100km/h+ wind warnings. "Virtual arcade" gets funding. 3-legged cat's tricycle journey
Read the edition →September 23, 2023
Significant fall storm" arriving
Week of rain begins. Dallas Rd. fire. What to do this weekend. Orchestra on TV.Downtown cafe closing.
Read the edition →September 22, 2023
Island Health takes over Chinatown long-term care home
Plus, 2 survive plane crash, meat-eaters licking their chops in Langford, and more
Read the edition →September 21, 2023
Protests heat up at Legislature
Porter takes off to Toronto from YYJ. Northern lights seen from Island.
Read the edition →September 20, 2023
DFO sells seized tuna for more than $100K
Plus, man drowns in North Saanich, and demonstrations down at the legislature
Read the edition →September 19, 2023
Where do the tips go?
Reading to babies in the NICU. Old-growth art exhibit. Turf issues at Oak Bay High.
Read the edition →September 18, 2023
Island MLA booted from party after misconduct investigation
"Swarm" of earthquakes. Sooke stabbings. Should firefighters pay less tax? Rules changing for childcare spaces.
Read the edition →September 17, 2023
Big fish
MLA fights deer. Suspicious death victim ID'd. Autumn coffees & cocktails. Terry Fox today.
Read the edition →September 16, 2023
New plans to redo Inner Harbour's Ship Point
Rocks thrown at cars. 2 new local restaurant make list of Canada's best. Strange lights in sky. Weekend events.
Read the edition →September 15, 2023
Saanich kicks dog debate down (small) street
Plus, no drugs allowed near playgrounds, Island Health releases drug poisoning alert
Read the edition →September 14, 2023
Sidney's pier gets some love
Man wanted in three municipalities. New CRD survey results. Chilliwack comes to town.
Read the edition →September 13, 2023
Victoria broker Martel in contempt
Plus, Canucks are coming, and two Vic fooderies join forces
Read the edition →September 12, 2023
Councillors push for safer intersections
Rollout of Umo in Victoria, odour advisory in Esquimalt, a Spice Girl at Rifflandia
Read the edition →September 11, 2023
Tourism value versus housing consequences
Skydiver's midair malfunction. Parking lot keeps ticketing neighbours. The best fall treats.
Read the edition →September 10, 2023
COVID rising again
Spread at local hospital. "Inspector" in viral local video wasn't one. Schools lack custodians. Hearty fall food.
Read the edition →September 9, 2023
Victoria's best books of 2023
Student housing struggles. Multiple summer arsonists? Inmate dies. Pigs play piano. RibFest returns. More Malahat repairs.
Read the edition →September 8, 2023
CRD tries to reign in messy Canada geese
Plus, Pop goes the Conservatory of Music, beer fest is here-fest!
Read the edition →September 7, 2023
Two-year Island drought affects salmon
Plus: Awards for top UVic researchers, Saanich ER closures extended
Read the edition →September 6, 2023
Students encounter rental scams and more
Plus, Saanich Peninsula Hospital still needs doctors, and music lovers get some help
Read the edition →September 5, 2023
Local charity-for-charities shuts down.
Local charity-for-charities shuts down. Bacteria back at beaches. Possible local byelections. School zones return.
Read the edition →September 4, 2023
Fall surgeries postponed
Bus hits SUV on Bay. Saving local trees from drought. Leafcutter bees.
Read the edition →September 3, 2023
Another pedestrian killed in a crosswalk
Baby born in taxi. Amazing Race samples Island food. Ferry challenges.
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