Catch up on Victoria.
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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.
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.
Read the edition →January 15, 2026
BC ends drug decriminalization
Saanich looks to change dog leashing policy in Panama Flats. SD61 to switch to ward electoral system.
Read the edition →January 14, 2026
VicPD beat team reboot
Gorge getting more affordable housing, average Vic rent going down
Read the edition →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.
Read the edition →January 11, 2026
View Royal's proposed judicial review gains traction
Weekly roundup. Esquimalt draft budget gets council look-see tomorrow.
Read the edition →January 9, 2026
Smart PR 101 from the Grizzlies
Slick spill near Nanaimo and Victoria rinks excel at BC bonspiel
Read the edition →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.
Read the edition →January 7, 2026
Area's most expensive premises
BC Transit powers up and former VicPD boss ponders mayoralty race
Read the edition →January 6, 2026
January events in Victoria
Traffic delays coming to Douglas at Burnside. One person killed in Saanichton fire.
Read the edition →December 23, 2025
Skateboarder in critical condition
Top borrowed books of 2025, 2 restaurants shutter
Read the edition →December 21, 2025
The books Victoria loved in 2025
Weekly roundup. Victoria immigration organization says supporting newcomers is a positive investment.
Read the edition →December 19, 2025
Langford may pivot on garbage pickup
3 possible future Olympians, and Esquimalt deliberates deer strategy
Read the edition →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.
Read the edition →December 17, 2025
Area hospitals working above and beyond
Bus schedule changes; Red Barn lawsuit settlement
Read the edition →December 16, 2025
Kayaking 24 hours for men's health
CRD to consider nominating Greater Victoria for UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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