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Victoria renters have reason for optimism as rents drop

PadMapper says Victoria is now the fifth most expensive market in the country

Apr 25, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Habitat for Humanity provides six families with place to call home in North Saanich

Six families moved into their new homes April 21, with four more coming later this year

Apr 24, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Saanich, Central Saanich and Highlands fire departments implement updated mutual aid partnerships

New agreements ensure cross-border cooperation, efficient response in high-risk incidents

Apr 24, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Cycling groups merge to better serve Greater Victoria

Capital Bike aims to build on 30 years of work

Apr 24, 2021 9:15 AM Read more >

Closed courts not an option for Oak Bay despite pickleball noise

Council calls on staff for other options to mitigate noise near Carnarvon Park

Apr 24, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

New COVID-19 exposure reported at Saanich elementary school

Students, staff at Northridge Elementary School may have been exposed April 19

Apr 24, 2021 8:30 AM Read more >

Flawed system leaves 19-year-old starving for weeks at Victoria hospital

Dez Young has gone up to 16 days without food, waiting for his feeding tube to be replaced

Apr 24, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island residents need not fear if snakes are near: wildlife enthusiast

The Island is home to four species of snakes, but none are harmful to people

Apr 24, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria firefighters, police left searching for leftover COVID-19 vaccines

Departments still waiting despite being identified as a priority, leadership concerned about safety

Apr 23, 2021 4:35 PM Read more >

Sidney residents angry about removal of downtown tree

‘Shame On You’ sign aimed at councillors appears on logs

Apr 23, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >