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Langford fire chief calls for change to end firefighter cancer deaths

Langford fire chief calls for change to end firefighter cancer deaths

Plea comes after the death of Assistant Chief Lance Caven
Disturbed nests, chicks best left alone in Greater Victoria, says wildlife specialist

Disturbed nests, chicks best left alone in Greater Victoria, says wildlife specialist

Nests fall victim to weather and predators but most often humans
Southern Gulf Islands and southern Vancouver Island youth receiving fire and rescue training

Southern Gulf Islands and southern Vancouver Island youth receiving fire and rescue training

Over 40 firefighters and mentors are volunteering for the camp
Child pornography investigations double on the West Shore

Child pornography investigations double on the West Shore

Six offenders convicted since last September
Low-cost borrowing an option for grad celebration gear in Greater Victoria

Low-cost borrowing an option for grad celebration gear in Greater Victoria

Magic Wand Project offers about 100 dresses, 40 suits and tuxes for graduating students
$30M targeted housing benefit expected to address the Island’s military housing crunch

$30M targeted housing benefit expected to address the Island’s military housing crunch

New benefit will be tied to salary to help those who need it most in places like Comox and Esquimalt
‘Small is mighty’: Langford child with dwarfism stars in hospital campaign

‘Small is mighty’: Langford child with dwarfism stars in hospital campaign

Ava Secuur was part of a video campaign for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
City of Victoria’s interactive map pinpoints blooming trees for flower followers

City of Victoria’s interactive map pinpoints blooming trees for flower followers

Trees can be clicked on to see what kind they are and when they bloom
UVic researchers help bring First Nation back to Nootka Island with wave power

UVic researchers help bring First Nation back to Nootka Island with wave power

Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation looks towards renewable energy microgrid to power future community
Life-sized wildlife sculptures aim to spread ‘feeling of awe’ in Victoria streets

Life-sized wildlife sculptures aim to spread ‘feeling of awe’ in Victoria streets

Eco-artist creates sculptures from found wood and recycled materials