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Snow, fog hamper rescue of 15 hikers in backwoods above Jordan River

Snow, fog hamper rescue of 15 hikers in backwoods above Jordan River

Half the group sheltered in place overnight with search and rescue volunteers
Saanichton affordable housing project heads to public hearing

Saanichton affordable housing project heads to public hearing

In a 5–2 vote, council moved to bring the OCP amendment bylaw to a public hearing on Dec. 9
VIDEO: Fate of Metchosin's orphaned rehab raccoons to be revealed by study

VIDEO: Fate of Metchosin's orphaned rehab raccoons to be revealed by study

Juvenile raccoons have been fitted with GPS/radio collars and released in areas around Greater Victoria
'Near-record results': Victoria-wide conferences in 2025 set to bolster economy

'Near-record results': Victoria-wide conferences in 2025 set to bolster economy

Greater Victoria will see 28 city-wide conferences next year estimated to bring in $35 million
PHOTOS: Gingerbread houses help Victoria non-profit build real homes

PHOTOS: Gingerbread houses help Victoria non-profit build real homes

Habitat for Humanity Victoria unveiled its gingerbread showcase on Friday at the Hotel Grand Pacific
Victoria to hold public hearing for controversial 14-storey development

Victoria to hold public hearing for controversial 14-storey development

Public consultation saw over 90 per cent of respondents opposed to the James Bay building
'No one has given up': Search continues for 3 orphaned bear cubs in Sooke

'No one has given up': Search continues for 3 orphaned bear cubs in Sooke

The 10 month-old cubs were last reported to be in the area of Townsend Road/Wadams Way on Nov. 22
Silent vigil in Victoria gives voice to women killed by men

Silent vigil in Victoria gives voice to women killed by men

Vancouver Rape Relief stages rally in front of B.C. Legislature to highlight 16 women who were killed by men in B.C. this year
Victoria's Crystal Pool facility remains closed until new year

Victoria's Crystal Pool facility remains closed until new year

The pool closed in early November due to a mechanical issue
Victoria firefighters dive into Inner Harbour waters to rescue person

Victoria firefighters dive into Inner Harbour waters to rescue person

Crews were called out on Nov. 23 to reports of a person in the water near the Johnson Street Bridge