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March 24, 2026

🌅 Fewer BC Ferries sailings after back-to-back mechanical issues

BC climate experts say war in Middle East highlights need to shift from fossil-fuel economy.

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March 22, 2026

🌅 Hermann's Jazz Club's swan song

Weekly roundup. Sidney begins planning for new town hall.

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March 20, 2026

🌅 Pounded at the pump

Going back in time in the kitchen and why an Oak Bay street may be renamed.

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March 19, 2026

BC's campaign for US doctors paying off

Non-alcoholic drink showcase returns to Victoria. Oak Bay looks to clean up derelict boats.

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March 18, 2026

No more whale tales to tell

Arts group needs big bucks, and Sunfest is set for the BC Day long weekend.

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March 17, 2026

The environmental cost of the 2021 heat dome

JazzFest lineup announced. Il Terrazzo changing hands after 30 years.

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March 15, 2026

Toxic drug deaths in January down 10% from last year

Weekly roundup and an edible blast from the past.

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March 13, 2026

Island Health adds comfort to the hospital wait for seniors

Bye bye, Y.

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March 12, 2026

Deadly bat disease moves further west

Fernfest cancelled for 2026. Locals organize 5km fundraiser for Rwandan youth.

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March 11, 2026

David Foster's foundation to celebrate 40th in Vic

YYJ bus service decision kicked down the road.

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March 10, 2026

Good morning—again!

The day's essential Victoria stories.

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March 9, 2026

Stronger protections for places of worship

Easier access to employment for BC military family members. Dog licenses could become pricier in Langford.

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March 8, 2026

UVic study says health warnings needed on booze

Weekly roundup. Fencing damaged at PKOLS.

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March 6, 2026

(City council is) Back in the bike lane

It's also chipping away at next year's budget

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March 5, 2026

International Women's Day events

'Floating' above the trees on the Malahat SkyWalk. Proposed 7% property tax hike in Central Saanich.

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March 4, 2026

Birds of a feather and new cohorts

Did you leave a fistful of dollars downtown?

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March 3, 2026

Daylight saving time is here to stay

Could tourism bring in more revenue than forestry in BC? Victoria restaurant fined $7K for serving beer to a minor.

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March 1, 2026

National pharmacare kicks in today

Victoria's shipping container village is being shipped out

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February 27, 2026

Kids' camp planning made easier

And pickle people will be pleased.

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February 26, 2026

600 flower baskets hang in the balance

Saanich's 10-year-old "mayor." BC Transit says it should have sent replacement bus after smoky incident.

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February 25, 2026

‘Xavier’s Law’ takes another step

Wild ARC looks for angel helpers, and Victoria loses another vegan eatery

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February 24, 2026

Flights a go at YYJ amid Eastern storm

Virtual care allowing seniors to age at home. Canadians stuck in Mexico as cartel violence breaks out.

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February 22, 2026

Toxic drug deaths decreased in 2025

Weekly roundup. Mobile branch chipper will pass through Victoria tomorrow.

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February 20, 2026

Vic General to get new $75M power plant

Oak Bay ice cream shop does a berry, berry nice thing

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