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Warm ‘blob’ could be behind mass starvation of North Pacific seabirds: Study

Warm ‘blob’ could be behind mass starvation of North Pacific seabirds: Study

Unprecedented death toll raises red flag for North American marine ecosystems
VIDEO: A morning protest blocking the Swartz Bay ferry terminal leads a selection of today’s news stories

VIDEO: A morning protest blocking the Swartz Bay ferry terminal leads a selection of today’s news stories

A selection of Greater Victoria top stories for Jan. 20
Victoria’s reconciliation dialogue on newcomers, Indigenous peoples takes place Monday

Victoria’s reconciliation dialogue on newcomers, Indigenous peoples takes place Monday

The third of six discussions on reconciliation will take place at the Crystal Garden
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce announces its 2020 board

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce announces its 2020 board

Board of directors is comprised of established and emerging business and community leaders
Six boat wrecks wash up on Cadboro Bay beaches over the weekend

Six boat wrecks wash up on Cadboro Bay beaches over the weekend

Dead Boat Society working with Oak Bay, Saanich to clear derelict boats
Former Sidney mayor calls on local MLA Adam Olsen to resign over protests

Former Sidney mayor calls on local MLA Adam Olsen to resign over protests

Olsen has rejected the demand, calling Price’s language divisive and responsible for polarization
Couple gets engaged on BC Ferries sailing between Vancouver, Victoria

Couple gets engaged on BC Ferries sailing between Vancouver, Victoria

Pair sailed between hometowns for two years
Oak Bay driver hits cyclist, police consider blaming snow boots

Oak Bay driver hits cyclist, police consider blaming snow boots

Break and enter, thefts also seen in mid-January
Downtown Victoria businesses band together to hire private security company following rise in thefts

Downtown Victoria businesses band together to hire private security company following rise in thefts

Lower Johnson Street businesses have had little to no response from VicPD
UPDATED: One-sailing wait from Swartz Bay ferry terminal after morning protest

UPDATED: One-sailing wait from Swartz Bay ferry terminal after morning protest

Movement in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en First Nation