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Three flight exposures reported at Victoria International Airport

One flight on April 7 and two on April 11 had confirmed cases of COVID-19 onboard

Apr 19, 2021 7:02 AM Read more >

COVID-19 exposure confirmed at David Cameron elementary in Colwood

Exposure at Esquimalt’s Ecole Victor-Brodeur also confirmed

Apr 19, 2021 6:35 AM Read more >

Victoria in good position to bounce back post-pandemic, says BMO

City’s smaller size, lower COVID-19 caseload and diverse industry base bode well

Apr 19, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Canadian housing prices fastest rising in the world

Relative to 2000, housing prices have risen by a factor of more than 2.5

Apr 19, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria’s unemployment rate rises to 5.7 per cent

The increase marks a reversal from recent months, but local economy among the strongest in Canada

Apr 19, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Public input resumes at Saanich council following lengthy suspension due to pandemic

Up to five residents can present by phone for up to three minutes starting April 19

Apr 18, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Residents of a Central Saanich duplex ‘fortunate’ to escape Sunday morning fire

Damage to the duplex extensive with one resident said to be ‘catatonic’ after escaping building

Apr 18, 2021 11:38 AM Read more >

Six people escape early Sunday morning fire in Central Saanich unharmed

Cause of the fire on Galbraith Close remains under investigation

Apr 18, 2021 8:10 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island arbutus trees fighting for survival against parasites

Many trees weakened, turning black or brown and dying, says local ecologist

Apr 18, 2021 6:30 AM Read more >

UVic researcher uses theatre to empower marginalized voices, fight climate change

Dennis Gupa looks to create new modes of expression, knowledge sharing

Apr 18, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >