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February 19, 2026
Canadian Coho passengers to get red-carpet treatment
Newborn L-Pod calf confirmed. BC Ambulance paramedics vote to strike.
Read the edition →February 18, 2026
UVic one of the losers in BC budget
The CRD goes AAP for the Royal, McPherson and Charlie White theatres
Read the edition →February 15, 2026
A call for TEDx speakers
UVic develops C-PTSD digital tool, and the weekly roundup
Read the edition →February 13, 2026
Cheery art for a sombre time
Island family mourns the loss of 12-year-old in Tumbler Ridge
Read the edition →February 12, 2026
Many top BC employers are in Victoria
Increased traffic enforcement at Victoria intersections.
Read the edition →February 11, 2026
All that glitters...
Family Day events, and new reading in the Inner Harbour
Read the edition →February 10, 2026
Teaching people to access therapy
BC teachers reach tentative deal with public school employers.
Read the edition →February 8, 2026
BC pauses $160M Malahat expansion
Weekly roundup. Victoria council to push for wheelchairs in bike lanes.
Read the edition →February 6, 2026
Italy for Islanders as Winter Games begin
Student attacked on McKenzie and VFF starts today
Read the edition →February 5, 2026
BC Cancer trial shows promise
New CRD building regulations concerning contractors. Historic Oak Bay home listed for $28M.
Read the edition →February 4, 2026
February events for Victoria
A W/C reminder from the CRD, and BC Ferries defends its kitchen practices
Read the edition →February 3, 2026
Cleanup underway after 3 yachts sink in Sidney
Victoria councillors want stronger regulations for marine scrubber water emissions.
Read the edition →February 1, 2026
It's Black History Month
Weekly roundup and the downtown Y sets its closing date.
Read the edition →January 30, 2026
BC camping takes a price hike
Planning for Garry oaks, and maybe another downtown hotel.
Read the edition →January 29, 2026
Saanich borrowing $93.4M to build new operations centre
BC paramedics to hold strike vote on Monday. Jim Pattison Group says it didn't know of ICE's involvement in warehouse purchase.
Read the edition →January 28, 2026
Dogs in Panama Flats must be on a leash
The BC government is dozing on the issue of long-term care beds, says the seniors advocate
Read the edition →January 27, 2026
South Island police to use mental-health screening app
Victoria council wants to regulate building emissions. ICE looks to buy warehouse from BC billionaire.
Read the edition →January 25, 2026
Victorians rally for Iran
Weekly roundup. Saving endangered Garry oak seeds for the future.
Read the edition →January 23, 2026
Mayor says Victoria has done enough
New hotels may be coming to Colwood, and the Y may move in March.
Read the edition →January 22, 2026
BC appoints housing adviser to North Saanich
Pacific FC to operate on game-by-game basis. Hartland Landfill gets new cell for another 25 years of garbage.
Read the edition →January 21, 2026
The beer business is tough
New shelter coming to Rock Bay and heartbreaking news from Down Under
Read the edition →January 20, 2026
VicPD warns of increase in pedestrians struck by cars
Island Health cutting carbon emissions through virtual care.
Read the edition →January 18, 2026
Dog group says park plan falls flat
Weekly roundup and Turner Building replacement work starts this week.
Read the edition →January 16, 2026
Yanks up here are worried, too
Esquimalt brings in new gear, and PKOLS tower construction starts next week.
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