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Victoria Foundation grants aim to promote safe, affordable communities

The foundation provided $80,000 in grants to six organizations

Dec 12, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Advocate makes desperate plea for Island's old-growth at Victoria TEDx talk

TJ Watt compares old-growth logging on Vancouver Island forests to grinding up castles in Europe into gravel to make highways

Dec 12, 2024 5:15 AM Read more >

Oak Bay Beach Hotel general manager named Hotelier of the Year

Madone Pelanbegan began working at the Oak Bay establishment in 2015

Dec 11, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Non-profit helping Victoria companies find value in construction waste

Light House's new initiative, the Building Material Exchange, helps connect contractors

Dec 11, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Postal strike prompts Victoria tax watchdog's call to rethink CRD plans

Advocacy group feels residents may be left out of the loop on alternative approval process

Dec 11, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

Victoria school board says lack of communication upended safety plan

The board has been given one month to develop a safety plan

Dec 11, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

University of Victoria's Giving Tuesday campaign one for the record books

Exceptional engagement from the student body helps to push all-time funding past $1 million

Dec 11, 2024 11:12 AM Read more >

Saanich college counsellor offers timely tips for reducing holiday stress

Nature, movement, mindful breathing, sleep and balance key to getting through winter

Dec 11, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

Final Mars waterbomber will depart Port Alberni Wednesday, Dec. 11

Pilots Pete Killin and Todd Davis hope to fly by Harbour Quay after estimated 9:30 a.m. departure from Sproat Lake

Dec 11, 2024 8:08 AM Read more >

Building smiles: Victoria construction company donates truckload of toys

The Mustard Seed received nearly 150 new toys, set to be paired with 1,200 holiday hampers

Dec 11, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >