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VIDEO: Abbotsford woman berated at gym for working out in women’s only section

VIDEO: Abbotsford woman berated at gym for working out in women’s only section

Parneet Khangura told by fellow patron to leave female section of Abbotsford gym despite being woman
Life derailed: Long COVID still gnaws at Victoria long after pandemic fades

Life derailed: Long COVID still gnaws at Victoria long after pandemic fades

Long, slow path of a constrained self facing thousands dealing with lingering effects of the virus
Victoria looks to more car-free spaces to increase safety, build community

Victoria looks to more car-free spaces to increase safety, build community

Pilot projects could include Oaklands, Haultain and Five Corners in James Bay
Injured Victoria veteran’s artwork sent to King Charles as a birthday gift

Injured Victoria veteran’s artwork sent to King Charles as a birthday gift

The local artist’s painted prints sent to the Royal family showcase Saanich’s greenery
Brother, sister fall through ice at Saanich lake while trying to rescue dog

Brother, sister fall through ice at Saanich lake while trying to rescue dog

Deputy fire chief says bystanders came to the rescue; 2 taken to hospital for further treatment
South Island Prosperity Partnership CEO stepping down

South Island Prosperity Partnership CEO stepping down

Emilie de Rosenroll’s final day as CEO will be March 15
‘They’re freezing to death’: Victoria’s unhoused community battles cold weather

‘They’re freezing to death’: Victoria’s unhoused community battles cold weather

Shelter coordinators say people are trying to stay warm, but they don’t always access facilities
Fire breaks out at nail salon in Victoria mall

Fire breaks out at nail salon in Victoria mall

The blaze was located deep within the mall
Drivers told to be cautious with freezing rain in Greater Victoria’s forecast

Drivers told to be cautious with freezing rain in Greater Victoria’s forecast

Curbside recycling pickup cancelled in Greater Victoria
UPDATE: Man charged with assault after Victoria spitting incident

UPDATE: Man charged with assault after Victoria spitting incident

A VicPD officer said they saw a man spit in the face of a woman pushing a baby stroller