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Solstice science: Why Victoria’s longest day isn’t on June 21

Solstice science: Why Victoria’s longest day isn’t on June 21

On Friday, June 20, we can expect 16 hours and 10 minutes of daylight
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Greater Victoria could see smoky skies as wildfire season starts

Greater Victoria could see smoky skies as wildfire season starts

BC Wildfire lists 4 burning on Vancouver Island, with 2 under control, 1 held and 1 out of control
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No talking in the Sooke library – staff fear cuts to jobs, hours, programs

No talking in the Sooke library – staff fear cuts to jobs, hours, programs

Proposed changes to the operating hours of the Sooke Library have many workers fearing for their jobs and the future of library programs
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Parole denied for man convicted of 2010 murder of Langford teen

Parole denied for man convicted of 2010 murder of Langford teen

18-year-old Kimberly Proctor was murdered by two teens in 2010
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BC Ferries hires Chinese state-owned company to build 4 new ferries

BC Ferries hires Chinese state-owned company to build 4 new ferries

The vessels that are expected to be in service by 2031
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Near miss: Truck sends tree crashing into yard of Victoria home

Near miss: Truck sends tree crashing into yard of Victoria home

Resident says she missed being struck by truck by seconds
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BC Ferries celebrates 65 years with $65 saver fares

BC Ferries celebrates 65 years with $65 saver fares

The one-day special on June 15 is the company's way of saying 'thank you' to its customers
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U.S. man sentenced to 40 years for sexual exploitation of Saanich girl

U.S. man sentenced to 40 years for sexual exploitation of Saanich girl

Mark David Wallin, 44, pleaded guilty to production of child pornography and enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity
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Prices starting to come down on Victoria rents

Prices starting to come down on Victoria rents

Average cost of a one-bedroom in Victoria down 5.3 per cent from a year ago, while two-bedrooms drop 5 per cent
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Esquimalt’s active community puts it in the running for $100,000 grant

Esquimalt’s active community puts it in the running for $100,000 grant

Through June, Canadian municipalities can participate in the physical activity and sports initiative
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