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Heat warning in effect for parts of southern B.C., with highs of 35 C

Heat warning in effect for parts of southern B.C., with highs of 35 C

Environment Canada says temperatures expected to reach up to 33 degrees for Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver
Silent discos offer Oak Bay locals connection, exercise

Silent discos offer Oak Bay locals connection, exercise

Organized by the Oak Bay Volunteer Services, the next get together takes place on Aug. 11 at Willows Park
Ukrainian satire coming to Victoria's Fringe Festival

Ukrainian satire coming to Victoria's Fringe Festival

Raisa Stone will be bringing a deep, dark, and humorous performance
Saanich youngster turning lemons into support for Victoria hospitals

Saanich youngster turning lemons into support for Victoria hospitals

Lemonade stand will be set up on Shelbourne Street Aug. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Police locate missing man last seen in Langford

Police locate missing man last seen in Langford

Christopher was reported missing on Friday, Aug. 8
Dwindling funds taking a toll on Greater Victoria housing providers

Dwindling funds taking a toll on Greater Victoria housing providers

The Cool Aid Society has been undergoing restructuring amid tough financial conditions
Trial resumes for man who hogtied, killed Saanich neighbour

Trial resumes for man who hogtied, killed Saanich neighbour

Scott Matheson admitted to killing 64-year-old Robert Dobronay in 2021
Man reported missing in June found dead in Goldstream Park

Man reported missing in June found dead in Goldstream Park

The coroner's service confirmed his identity on Aug. 5
Langford man issued $1,150 fine for starting brush fire to dry his wet pants

Langford man issued $1,150 fine for starting brush fire to dry his wet pants

Police educated him on the campfire ban and the dangers of setting a fire in the current dry conditions
Curtain call for Victoria's Metro Theatre, set to close in 2026

Curtain call for Victoria's Metro Theatre, set to close in 2026

Intrepid Theatre, which operated the space, is seeking new venues as it continues its schedule programming until March 2026