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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.

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February 18, 2026

UVic one of the losers in BC budget

The CRD goes AAP for the Royal, McPherson and Charlie White theatres

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February 15, 2026

A call for TEDx speakers

UVic develops C-PTSD digital tool, and the weekly roundup

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February 13, 2026

Cheery art for a sombre time

Island family mourns the loss of 12-year-old in Tumbler Ridge

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February 12, 2026

Many top BC employers are in Victoria

Increased traffic enforcement at Victoria intersections.

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February 11, 2026

All that glitters...

Family Day events, and new reading in the Inner Harbour

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February 10, 2026

Teaching people to access therapy

BC teachers reach tentative deal with public school employers.

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February 8, 2026

BC pauses $160M Malahat expansion

Weekly roundup. Victoria council to push for wheelchairs in bike lanes.

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February 6, 2026

Italy for Islanders as Winter Games begin

Student attacked on McKenzie and VFF starts today

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February 5, 2026

BC Cancer trial shows promise

New CRD building regulations concerning contractors. Historic Oak Bay home listed for $28M.

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February 4, 2026

February events for Victoria

A W/C reminder from the CRD, and BC Ferries defends its kitchen practices

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February 3, 2026

Cleanup underway after 3 yachts sink in Sidney

Victoria councillors want stronger regulations for marine scrubber water emissions.

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February 1, 2026

It's Black History Month

Weekly roundup and the downtown Y sets its closing date.

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January 30, 2026

BC camping takes a price hike

Planning for Garry oaks, and maybe another downtown hotel.

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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.

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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

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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.

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January 25, 2026

Victorians rally for Iran

Weekly roundup. Saving endangered Garry oak seeds for the future.

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January 23, 2026

Mayor says Victoria has done enough

New hotels may be coming to Colwood, and the Y may move in March.

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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.

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January 21, 2026

The beer business is tough

New shelter coming to Rock Bay and heartbreaking news from Down Under

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January 20, 2026

VicPD warns of increase in pedestrians struck by cars

Island Health cutting carbon emissions through virtual care.

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January 18, 2026

Dog group says park plan falls flat

Weekly roundup and Turner Building replacement work starts this week.

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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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