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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.

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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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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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