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Catch up on Victoria.

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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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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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