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Victoria Airport enhances emergency response with new fire truck

Gaining the $2.1 million Oshkosh Striker took a two-year process

Jan 3, 2025 8:35 AM Read more >

Oak Bay mansions dominate 4 of 5 highest-assessed CRD properties

The properties range in assessed value from almost $13.3 million to more than $17.3 million

Jan 3, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

New UVic website empowers alcohol drinkers with personal risk calculator

KnowAlcohol.ca provides personalized feedback on alcohol consumption to keep Canadians informed

Jan 2, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Sooke Road reopens after multi-vehicle incident

Highway 14 will be closed until further notice

Jan 2, 2025 5:08 PM Read more >

'Grieving' orca mom carries dead calf in another sad procession off B.C. coast

Researchers say Tahlequah carried carcass of earlier dead calf for 17 days in 2018

Jan 2, 2025 4:19 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island property values show minimal change for 2025, report

Greater Victoria’s Oak Bay is home to the most expensive single-family house valued at $17.3 million

Jan 2, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

One dead after Saanich condo fire

The cause of the fire is still under investigation

Jan 2, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Stranded corgi rescued from rising Victoria waters by police on New Year's Day

The corgi went missing during New Year's Eve celebrations

Jan 2, 2025 12:05 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Sidney's Polar Bear Swim sees record turnout on New Year's Day

The annual event attracted some 500 swimmers and hundreds of spectators

Jan 2, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

'Super chill' surfing Sooke sea otter rides tandem with Whiffin Spit surfer

Wildlife experts have urged the public to keep their distance from the marine mammal

Jan 2, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >