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B.C.'s southern resident orca population drops to new 4-year low

B.C.'s southern resident orca population drops to new 4-year low

The loss of another breeding male has been described as a major blow to the endangered population
Impaired driver sentenced to 6 years for crash that killed son near Sooke

Impaired driver sentenced to 6 years for crash that killed son near Sooke

Matthew Darlington, who was prohibited from driving at time of crash, was described by judge as a 'man who simply refuses to obey the law'
Shovels hit the ground for Volvo dealership on Victoria’s Government Street

Shovels hit the ground for Volvo dealership on Victoria’s Government Street

With the new facility set to open in 2026, the dealership will move from Yates and Cook to the 2500 block of Government Street
UPDATE: Missing man found by West Shore RCMP

UPDATE: Missing man found by West Shore RCMP

The missing person alert was issued Nov. 7
Esquimalt to rezone properties for six-storey residential building

Esquimalt to rezone properties for six-storey residential building

The township held a public hearing before passing the rezoning amendment
First fish found in 70 years at Oak Bay’s Bowker Creek spawns hope

First fish found in 70 years at Oak Bay’s Bowker Creek spawns hope

On Nov. 5, a member of local non-profit the Friends of Bowker Creek Society discovered a salmon carcass near the creek's estuary in Oak Bay
John Howard Society receives $1.8 million for veterans support in Victoria

John Howard Society receives $1.8 million for veterans support in Victoria

The funding came from the federal Veteran Homelessness Program
VIDEO: Stubborn sow and her 3 bear cubs 'raise alarm' in Colwood

VIDEO: Stubborn sow and her 3 bear cubs 'raise alarm' in Colwood

An attempt to relocate the bears was made by the Conservation Officer Service in mid-September, but they returned 3 weeks later
Sidney, North Saanich RCMP looking for man wanted for assault with a weapon

Sidney, North Saanich RCMP looking for man wanted for assault with a weapon

John Charlie, 47, is wanted for assault with a weapon and a breach of release
Leave the leaves: Even Greater Victoria's Garry oak foliage is useful

Leave the leaves: Even Greater Victoria's Garry oak foliage is useful

To rake or not to rake is often the question – one professional prefers mulching