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Saanich Peninsula hereditary chiefs host forum seeking to protect herring

Saanich Peninsula hereditary chiefs host forum seeking to protect herring

The event was announced after Fisheries and Oceans Canada increased the herring harvest rate
Father of murdered Victoria real estate agent leads 16th Walk for Justice

Father of murdered Victoria real estate agent leads 16th Walk for Justice

The Feb. 2 walk will start at Saanich Municipal Hall at 10 a.m.
Wind warning issued for Greater Victoria, gusts up to 90km/h forecast

Wind warning issued for Greater Victoria, gusts up to 90km/h forecast

Drivers have been warned to be cautious on the evening of Friday Jan. 31
‘Number one killer’: Expert panel delves into toxic opioid crisis in Victoria

‘Number one killer’: Expert panel delves into toxic opioid crisis in Victoria

 ‘I hope it shakes all of us awake to what this crisis is and the toll that it's taking,’: organizer
Royal welcome: B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor sworn in

Royal welcome: B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor sworn in

Former Lt.-Gov Janet Austin left her office after seven years on the job
Colwood students map out region’s rain gardens to plan for extreme weather

Colwood students map out region’s rain gardens to plan for extreme weather

Royal Bay Secondary School has been helping to create a map of the Capital Regional District's 'rain gardens'
Victoria councillor's call for apology will have to wait for another day

Victoria councillor's call for apology will have to wait for another day

Victoria remains at odds over referendum advertising as voting day looms Feb. 8
Emergency reprieve: Greater Victoria mayors call for end to 911 cost download

Emergency reprieve: Greater Victoria mayors call for end to 911 cost download

The municipalities want a provincewide telecommunications levy to offset 911 dispatch costs
Sidney tests the waters on proposal for 30 km/h speed limit on local roads

Sidney tests the waters on proposal for 30 km/h speed limit on local roads

The new speed limit aims to improve road safety, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists
Victoria vegan restaurant’s poutine a big hit with animal rights group

Victoria vegan restaurant’s poutine a big hit with animal rights group

PETA recognizes MeeT on Blanshard and 4 other Canadian restaurants for La Poutine Week