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BC Ferries offers cheaper, prepaid fare options

BC Ferries offers cheaper, prepaid fare options

Ferry service preparing for busy terminals when travel restrictions are lifted
Chuck’s Burger Bar closes its doors after sexual assault allegations

Chuck’s Burger Bar closes its doors after sexual assault allegations

Victoria police investigating reports of sexual misconduct, assault by former restaurant employee
COVID-19 worsened unemployment picture for Black Canadians

COVID-19 worsened unemployment picture for Black Canadians

Black Canadians also more likely to suffer other hardships
Nine hazardous dead trees to be removed from Saanich park ahead of bridge construction

Nine hazardous dead trees to be removed from Saanich park ahead of bridge construction

Felling begins March 8, minor trail interruptions expected in Mount Douglas Park
Saanich ancestral human remains discovery reminder of culture dug up and displaced

Saanich ancestral human remains discovery reminder of culture dug up and displaced

Ancestral human remains found in Cordova Bay Feb. 22
Petition opposing Western Speedway development proposal gains steam

Petition opposing Western Speedway development proposal gains steam

Save Thetis Heights Neighborhood petition aims to stop extension of Trudie Terrace
Victoria asks court to clarify if Beacon Hill Park can be used for sheltering

Victoria asks court to clarify if Beacon Hill Park can be used for sheltering

City of Victoria filed petition to Supreme Court of B.C. March 2
RCMP arrest man after report of gun-toting threat-maker near Parksville schools

RCMP arrest man after report of gun-toting threat-maker near Parksville schools

43-year-old man taken into custody; students at nearby schools were asked to stay inside
Aggressive bus passenger arrested in Saanich for uttering threats

Aggressive bus passenger arrested in Saanich for uttering threats

Suspect had outstanding warrant for assault at bus stop, two assaults on BC Transit buses
New program to provide recovery beds for at-risk Greater Victoria youth

New program to provide recovery beds for at-risk Greater Victoria youth

It will aim to meet ‘health and social’ needs of wide range of youth