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New Oak Bay bylaw supports planting 5,000 new trees

New Oak Bay bylaw supports planting 5,000 new trees

Residents can share thoughts on new tree protection bylaw at Jan. 29 open house
New BC Ferries hybrid-electric vessels arrive in Victoria

New BC Ferries hybrid-electric vessels arrive in Victoria

BC Ferries plans to add four more hybrid-electric vessels to fleet
Blue Monday is a myth but seasonal affective disorder and winter blues are real

Blue Monday is a myth but seasonal affective disorder and winter blues are real

Canadian Mental Health Association says weather can affect mood
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers sees 37 per cent increase in tips in 2019

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers sees 37 per cent increase in tips in 2019

The non-profit takes anonymous tips from the public, brings information to police
Close to 1,500 BC Hydro customers without power in Greater Victoria

Close to 1,500 BC Hydro customers without power in Greater Victoria

Winter storm continues with wind warning
Almost 150 calls of service for Westshore Towing during snowstorm

Almost 150 calls of service for Westshore Towing during snowstorm

Most calls were from Sooke, Metchosin and Highlands
Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership

Esquimalt, T’Sou-ke nations join more than 50 other members in South Island Prosperity Partnership

Chiefs look forward to creating ‘sustainable future’ for next generations
Hydro pole fire closes portion of Metchosin Road in Colwood

Hydro pole fire closes portion of Metchosin Road in Colwood

Motorists are advised to avoid the area of Metchosin Road near Royal Bay
‘We thought it was an earthquake,’ homeowners okay after tree falls

‘We thought it was an earthquake,’ homeowners okay after tree falls

Mature tree falls on roof of Victoria Avenue house
Victoria theatre company asks for public’s help after more than $5,000 worth of equipment stolen

Victoria theatre company asks for public’s help after more than $5,000 worth of equipment stolen

The theft could seriously compromise the future of the company