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B.C.’s oldest bakery shuts down in Victoria

B.C.’s oldest bakery shuts down in Victoria

Willie’s Bakery, originally established in 1887, has closed its doors
SD61 prepares for new school year with major upgrades

SD61 prepares for new school year with major upgrades

Media labs, water fountains, daycare spaces and more will welcome students back
Victoria’s little free libararies get 5,000th book

Victoria’s little free libararies get 5,000th book

Volunteers have been dropping off books around Greater Victoria since 2017
New 84-unit seniors housing in Saanich constructed to Built Green standards

New 84-unit seniors housing in Saanich constructed to Built Green standards

Mount Doug Manor an example of Built Green on a big scale
Victoria Police arrest man in relation to indecent act at Beacon Hill Park

Victoria Police arrest man in relation to indecent act at Beacon Hill Park

The man is known to police, and is facing three charges
Victoria’s Global Village Store celebrates 30 years in business

Victoria’s Global Village Store celebrates 30 years in business

The City’s first free-trade store sells products from 28 countries around the world
Love affair blossoms from Cuban baseball tour for Island woman

Love affair blossoms from Cuban baseball tour for Island woman

Trucker Guzman ties the knot with Union de Reyes coach
Merridale Cider to move into Victoria and start brewing beer

Merridale Cider to move into Victoria and start brewing beer

Cobble Hill craft cidery looks to open brewhouse and distillery at Dockside Green by fall 2019
Pic-A-Flic leaving Cook Street Village after 35 years

Pic-A-Flic leaving Cook Street Village after 35 years

Development of corner looming, video rental business moving to Stadacona Centre
Film commission funding cuts in Victoria eat into marketing efforts

Film commission funding cuts in Victoria eat into marketing efforts

Coun. Loveday, Alto seek restoration of funding to 2016 levels, point to impact on local economy