Local News

Volunteers alarmed as 11 salmon found dead in Colquitz fish fence

High water temperatures, toxicity levels the early scapegoat for deaths

Nov 9, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

Island Métis society rights long cultural misstep with Vancouver Island First Nations

Over 20 years ago the society accidentally showed disrespect to local First Nations

Nov 9, 2018 12:30 PM Read more >

Schoolkids shaming Parksville Qualicum Beach speeders with art

RCMP doling out hand-drawn illustrations from school children, including ‘slow down’ messaging

Nov 9, 2018 10:30 AM Read more >

BC Ferries nearly fully booked Friday of Remembrance Day weekend

Between Vancouver Island and the mainland, routes are reserved through the evening

Nov 9, 2018 10:30 AM Read more >

Wilson’s Group acquires 16-year-old Tofino Bus service

Wilson’s Transportation continues expansion in wake of Greyhound

Nov 9, 2018 10:10 AM Read more >

Flagger struck in Saanich roadway

A woman was struck while conducting traffic Friday morning

Nov 9, 2018 8:45 AM Read more >

City of Victoria wins national award for culturally-inspired creativity

Create Victoria Arts and Culture Master Plan wins award from the Creative City Network of Canada

Nov 9, 2018 7:30 AM Read more >

Provincial liquor boss soaked up almost $250,000 in total compensation

Executive in charge of cannabis operations earned $8,883 for less than a month’s work in 2017-18

Nov 9, 2018 7:00 AM Read more >

Islanders who faced the dragons: where are they now?

Business owners credit the popular show, Dragons’ Den, with giving them exposure

Nov 9, 2018 6:00 AM Read more >

The ‘Colwood Crawl’ doesn’t go through Colwood

Former Mayor Carol Hamilton says the nickname stuck because it is catchy

Nov 9, 2018 5:30 AM Read more >