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UPDATE: Power restored for nearly 3,000 homes in Victoria

Drivers warned as lights go down for several major intersections

Nov 17, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

‘A boost to local business’: Greater Victoria wins tourism award

The visitor economy brings in $2.3 billion annually to Greater Victoria

Nov 17, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >

Landfill section nears capacity as CRD grants $11M for Hartland’s next phase

New landfilling rates set for Jan. 1 aim to incentivize salvaging and reusing materials

Nov 16, 2023 4:20 PM Read more >

Feds fund $8M for first UVic chair of decolonial Indigenous art practices

Globally renowned Indigenous art historian and curator Heather Igloliorte serves inagural role

Nov 16, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Driver faces medical review after flipping car in Oak Bay

Abandoned golf cart, furniture scammer round out Oak Bay police briefs

Nov 16, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Victoria mutual fund dealer ripped off his sick client for $115K

Ken David Derksen has been handed $325K in penalties

Nov 16, 2023 10:20 AM Read more >

Free parking: Victoria businesses cover fees at local lots for 2 Saturdays

DVBA, Robbins Parking, Bay Centre cover the costs to draw in patrons

Nov 16, 2023 9:40 AM Read more >

Island First Nation reclaims stewardship of beach in historic agreement

Middle Beach in Pacific Rim National Park is important area in First Nation’s traditional territory

Nov 15, 2023 4:20 PM Read more >

Six centenarians celebrate remarkable lives at West Shore retirement home

The six people celebrating have led incredibly diverse lives

Nov 15, 2023 2:50 PM Read more >

Large swath of Metchosin land could be used for post-secondary research

The district feels pressure from the province to determine the fate of the buffer land

Nov 15, 2023 2:10 PM Read more >