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Ancient Christian ritual to be revived to bless Sidney church in new year

Ancient Christian ritual to be revived to bless Sidney church in new year

‘Chalking the door’ involves inscribing formula on doorways to bless homes and ward off evil
Victoria Humane Society secures funding to help find homes for pups

Victoria Humane Society secures funding to help find homes for pups

Saanich-based organization is 1 of 10 in Canada to receive funding
Genetic testing helps Victoria hereditary cancer survivor break the cycle

Genetic testing helps Victoria hereditary cancer survivor break the cycle

Natasha Benn shares family's fight with rare cancer, while geneticists discuss breakthroughs in cancer research
Researchers 'concerned' for health of B.C.'s new southern resident orca calf

Researchers 'concerned' for health of B.C.'s new southern resident orca calf

The calf, first seen on Dec. 20, has been confirmed to be female
Ducks top the birds spotted during stormy annual Victoria bird count

Ducks top the birds spotted during stormy annual Victoria bird count

8,174 mallards counted during the annual Christmas event
Victoria News' stories that caught the public's eye in 2024

Victoria News' stories that caught the public's eye in 2024

The top seven stories that captured headlines in the Victoria News
Stories that captured the pulse of Saanich Peninsula in 2024

Stories that captured the pulse of Saanich Peninsula in 2024

Unexpected threats, workplace challenges and our shared values of culture and community are among the Peninsula News Review's most read stories in 2024
A look back: 7 Sooke stories that stoked readers’ fires in 2024

A look back: 7 Sooke stories that stoked readers’ fires in 2024

Wildlife, wildfire, traffic impacts, online bullying and business battles dominated Sooke headlines in 2024
Oak Bay News stories that caught the public’s eye in 2024

Oak Bay News stories that caught the public’s eye in 2024

These are the top-seven stories that captured headlines in the Oak Bay
Goldstream News Gazette stories that caused waves on the West Shore in 2024

Goldstream News Gazette stories that caused waves on the West Shore in 2024

Drug trafficking, a 'toxic bubble bath', development controversies made headlines over the past 12 months