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Sidney to clear out problem poplars on Calvin Lane; trees to be replaced

Seven Lombardy poplars will all be removed from Calvin Lane; some residents relieved

Aug 1, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

View Royal artist earns peer approval in Parksville sandcastle competition

Damon Langlois reflects on the changing face of the sand sculpting community

Aug 1, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Mural celebrating Ukrainian resilience sparks colour on Victoria centre

The mural was inspired by traditional vyshyvanka clothing, which was banned during the first Russian invasion

Aug 1, 2025 5:15 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Best of the City trawls Victoria in search of the best fish & chips

Pair of reporters visits six Greater Victoria restaurants in search of the best battered bites

Jul 31, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Sewage leak fails to keep swimmers out of Victoria's Gorge Waterway

Island Health issues warning after city sewer intermittently pumped sewage into waters near Banfield Park

Jul 31, 2025 4:45 PM Read more >

Victoria business donates over 5,000 jars of peanut butter to Mustard Seed

Merry Maids dropped off 5,650 jars to the food bank on Wednesday

Jul 31, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Leaving the helm: University of Victoria president Kevin Hall to step down

The university’s board has appointed Qwul’sih’yah’maht, Robina Thomas, as acting president 

Jul 31, 2025 1:54 PM Read more >

Housing target debate highlights rift between Oak Bay and province

Three councillors expressed opposition to the housing minister's latest directives

Jul 31, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Bat pups are learning to fly and startling hikers in East Sooke Park

As young bats are taking their first flights, they may come in close proximity with humans but should be avoided

Jul 31, 2025 12:28 PM Read more >

Colwood issues traffic advisory ahead of Royal Bay bike race

The Royal Baby Crit will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, and a traffic advisory is in place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jul 31, 2025 11:30 AM Read more >