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Asbestos fines jump from $200 to $1,000 in CRD for 2025

Asbestos fines jump from $200 to $1,000 in CRD for 2025

General tipping fees go up $5 in the new year, $57 increase for asbestos other dangerous waste
Daytime sheltering enforcement in Victoria could cost up to $4.7 million

Daytime sheltering enforcement in Victoria could cost up to $4.7 million

The city manager explained that their are currently talks with the province to address homelessness
VIDEO: Male orca's surprise visit causes a splash in Victoria's Inner Harbour

VIDEO: Male orca's surprise visit causes a splash in Victoria's Inner Harbour

The 23-year-old killer whale, known as Noah, visited on Dec. 14
Downtown Victoria Urgent and Primary Care Centre closed on Dec. 17

Downtown Victoria Urgent and Primary Care Centre closed on Dec. 17

Closed due to a scheduled BC Hydro power outage, the facility will reopen on Dec. 18
Parking rates set to rise in View Royal, Sooke regional sites

Parking rates set to rise in View Royal, Sooke regional sites

Parking rate rise to ultimately generate $400,000 in additional annual revenue
West Saanich Road fully reopens after downed lines impede traffic

West Saanich Road fully reopens after downed lines impede traffic

Drivers face alternating traffic on West Saanich Road
Snow, rain falling on Malahat prompts winter driving reminder

Snow, rain falling on Malahat prompts winter driving reminder

Winter tires mandatory on Malahat Oct. 1 to April 30
UVic aerospace team designing unmanned vehicle to combat wildfires

UVic aerospace team designing unmanned vehicle to combat wildfires

UVic Aero team will compete at the Student Unmanned Aircraft Systems competition in Medicine Hat
Philippine Mars departs Sproat Lake again but forced to land near Victoria

Philippine Mars departs Sproat Lake again but forced to land near Victoria

The roar of the Philippine Mars' four radial engines could be heard by those on the ground at the bomber base, but low clouds and fog obscured its passing but for a few seconds. As the engine noise faded away, it began to rain gently at the lake.
Our Place adds second holiday meal to schedule

Our Place adds second holiday meal to schedule

The non-profit will host a Christmas lunch on Dec. 17