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Victoria sees 16% drop in housing starts despite rise in national numbers

Victoria sees 16% drop in housing starts despite rise in national numbers

There were 4,185 housing starts of all types across Greater Victoria in 2024
Dock talk: Esquimalt dives into shoreline options for public use

Dock talk: Esquimalt dives into shoreline options for public use

Township looking at 18 potential sites on the Gorge Waterway and the southern shoreline of Esquimalt
Moving on up: Sidney one of the top relocation destinations in Canada

Moving on up: Sidney one of the top relocation destinations in Canada

In 2024, the town is among the top five B.C. cities for relocation, according to U-Haul
Tie vote delivers setback for downtown Victoria arts hub funding

Tie vote delivers setback for downtown Victoria arts hub funding

The motion to provide a $250,000 grant to establish a Johnson Street arts hub was defeated in a 3-3 tie vote
Victim of 'vicious' Colwood dog attack calls for animal control bylaw review

Victim of 'vicious' Colwood dog attack calls for animal control bylaw review

Cindy Andrew suffered numerous injuries, while her dog Farley was left with a bite wound and bruised abdomen
Saanich students report being invited to get in stranger's vehicle

Saanich students report being invited to get in stranger's vehicle

Saanich police remind residents to report suspicious activity after a group of students invited into a stranger's vehicle
Early birds: Photographer spots Brant geese at Central Saanich beach

Early birds: Photographer spots Brant geese at Central Saanich beach

Brant geese usually arrive on Vancouver Island in the Parksville-Qualicum Beach area in late February
Urban mayors map out list of priorities for B.C. cabinet

Urban mayors map out list of priorities for B.C. cabinet

Priorities list from B.C.'s urban mayors 'speaks to some of the big challenges that cities face,' says Chilliwack mayor
Victoria Festival of Trees raises $145K for BC Children’s Hospital

Victoria Festival of Trees raises $145K for BC Children’s Hospital

Funds raised will support critical care for families of Vancouver Island
'It just wasn't safe to go inside': Fire fills landmark Victoria building

'It just wasn't safe to go inside': Fire fills landmark Victoria building

Firefighters on the scene for hours at Richmond Road building that has been shuttered since 2001