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Catch up on Victoria.

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January 15, 2026

BC ends drug decriminalization

Saanich looks to change dog leashing policy in Panama Flats. SD61 to switch to ward electoral system.

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January 14, 2026

VicPD beat team reboot

Gorge getting more affordable housing, average Vic rent going down

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January 13, 2026

Bus route changes to bring more reliable transit

UVic researchers explore clean energy on far-away islands. Two crashes lead to closures on the TCH.

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January 11, 2026

View Royal's proposed judicial review gains traction

Weekly roundup. Esquimalt draft budget gets council look-see tomorrow.

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January 9, 2026

Smart PR 101 from the Grizzlies

Slick spill near Nanaimo and Victoria rinks excel at BC bonspiel

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January 8, 2026

$140K in stolen goods recovered in the Westshore

Massive development on Capital Iron lands nearing final approval. Victoria man gets additional four-year sentence while serving life in prison.

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January 7, 2026

Area's most expensive premises

BC Transit powers up and former VicPD boss ponders mayoralty race

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January 6, 2026

January events in Victoria

Traffic delays coming to Douglas at Burnside. One person killed in Saanichton fire.

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December 23, 2025

Skateboarder in critical condition

Top borrowed books of 2025, 2 restaurants shutter

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December 21, 2025

The books Victoria loved in 2025

Weekly roundup. Victoria immigration organization says supporting newcomers is a positive investment.

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December 19, 2025

Langford may pivot on garbage pickup

3 possible future Olympians, and Esquimalt deliberates deer strategy

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December 18, 2025

Fewer people living in Victoria aligns with Canada-wide trend

Feds commit $1M+ to Island Indigenous-led environmental projects. Organized crime on the rise in Sooke, says RCMP.

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December 17, 2025

Area hospitals working above and beyond

Bus schedule changes; Red Barn lawsuit settlement

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December 16, 2025

Kayaking 24 hours for men's health

CRD to consider nominating Greater Victoria for UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

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December 14, 2025

Saanich searches for doctors

Weekly roundup. RBC tabs 3 area athletes as Olympic hopefuls

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December 12, 2025

Lekwungen Nations to explore future of Island Rail

Local beaches closed after heavy rains lead to wastewater overflow. City of Victoria to lease restaurant land purchased for future park.

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December 11, 2025

Police search for Saanich assault suspect

New calf born to K-Pod. Colwood to delay approval of RCMP detachment expansion.

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December 10, 2025

Congrats on being so generous

Jazz hands applaud federal government investment; overboard seaman rescued

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December 9, 2025

Arrests continue on Walbran Valley logging road

Victoria to review its noise bylaw. Mount Underwood fire officially out.

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December 7, 2025

Christmas shines lights on food insecurity

Weekly roundup, 2K local community health workers could strike

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December 5, 2025

Council pulls plug on Centennial Square revamp

Bonjour, Saanich, you're getting an all-French high school

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December 4, 2025

Faith groups unite to sponsor Palestinian-Syrian refugee family

Housing sales slowed last month, and the Harbour Christmas lights shine today

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December 3, 2025

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December 3, 2025

Tensions rise at non-sanctioned UVic event

Saanich Police nail 400+ suspected impaired drivers, and BC Ferries shops BC

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