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1.56 billion face masks will pollute oceans this year, says Victoria researcher

Each mask takes up to 450 years to break down, according to the OceansAsia report

Dec 12, 2020 12:50 PM Read more >

Pandemic leaves Greater Victoria women more vulnerable to domestic violence

Local shelter says factors aggravated by economic downturn, job losses

Dec 12, 2020 5:45 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria holiday events still happening this month

Seasonal events, performances adjust to COVID-19 protocols

Dec 12, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority planning for greener future

Decision to pursue shore power a step toward significantly reducing cruise ship emissions

Dec 11, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Wood snatchers illegally chop, smuggle logs out of Saanich park

Parks bylaw prohibits removing wood, using chainsaws in parks

Dec 11, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

Man at large may be armed, Victoria police warn

Christopher John Parker is a 37-year-old Caucasian man

Dec 11, 2020 4:04 PM Read more >

Singles racket sports allowed to continue at Saanich recreation centres

One player on each side of net, no doubles, district says

Dec 11, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Langford men caught carrying illicit drugs during traffic stop

Nearly 10 ounces of narcotics, likely including fentanyl, were seized

Dec 11, 2020 2:13 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak at Saanich long-term care home ends, visits set to restart

Veterans Health Centre programs and services are set to resume on Dec. 14

Dec 11, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

Penticton could be the ‘hub-city’ for a potential BCHL bubble

Seventeen teams would stay and play all their games in the South Okanagan

Dec 11, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >