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October 29, 2025
Change coming to Esquimalt council
Have no fear, Halloween event listings are here
Read the edition →October 28, 2025
It's fun to swim at the YMCA
Victoria to take over the downtown pool building. BCGEU reaches tentative deal with province, liquor stores begin opening up.
Read the edition →October 26, 2025
New mural brings colour to Esquimalt condo
Weekly roundup. New downtown development breaks ground. RBCM seeks fourth CEO in five years.
Read the edition →October 24, 2025
VicPD bringing back retired officers
Local business owner charged with sexual assault
Read the edition →October 23, 2025
Hundreds protest to protect Goldstream
New plan for Panama Flats. Oak Bay Rec turns 50.
Read the edition →October 22, 2025
Iconic downtown totem pole heads home
New housing for veterans and seniors opens in Saanich. BC employers must offer medical leave.
Read the edition →October 21, 2025
Dogs shot in Sooke
More bad news for the BC Conservatives
Read the edition →October 19, 2025
That ship has sailed
The weekly roundup and the latest from writer Jean Paetkau
Read the edition →October 17, 2025
Gov't workers' strike escalates (again)
The fall colours are amazing (again)
Read the edition →October 16, 2025
PA system hacked at YYJ
UVic develops ground-breaking microscope technology. Witnesses say a child was nearly abducted near Quadra Village.
Read the edition →October 15, 2025
Orca numbers treading water
Tiny Town to close
Read the edition →October 12, 2025
200+ Islanders killed by toxic drugs
Weekly roundup. Best brunch spots in Victoria. Gunshots heard in Oak Bay.
Read the edition →October 10, 2025
World Mental Health Day
Good news at UVic. Westshore dog hits the highway.
Read the edition →October 9, 2025
BCGEU strike hits remaining provincial liquor stores
BC tables law to allow province to sue vape companies. Study finds Victorians to be the most anxious people in Canada.
Read the edition →October 8, 2025
BC government wants construction bills paid on time
Protecting old growth never gets old, and you may have to slow down in Sidney
Read the edition →October 7, 2025
J-Pod gains new member after recent loss
Toy Museum making a comeback. Island parents push for new law after son killed by reckless driving.
Read the edition →October 5, 2025
Inner Harbour baby
More student housing on the way
Read the edition →October 3, 2025
New carrier for Inner Harbour
It could be a Rebar rewind
Read the edition →October 2, 2025
Man sentenced to six years for shootout at rapper's Colwood home
New Langford school announced. Tangled deer freed by concerned citizens.
Read the edition →October 1, 2025
October events in Greater Victoria
Repairs on Chinatown gate to begin this month. Oak Bay businesses facing closure amid rent hike.
Read the edition →September 28, 2025
Truth and Reconciliation Day events in Victoria
Weekly roundup. A high school graduation ceremony for Survivors.
Read the edition →September 26, 2025
Hurry hard to Victoria Curling Club
And a Duncan woman debuts her fashions in Milan
Read the edition →September 25, 2025
1,700+ Victorians without a home
CRD's economy needs to diversify. Victoria's Emily Lowan new BC Green leader. Suspicious death in Gonzales neighbourhood.
Read the edition →September 24, 2025
Public-sector strike hits liquor, cannabis distribution centres
'Dylan Willows Foundation for Music' launched
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