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1858 Naval maps combined with satellite data helps researchers map kelp bed health

1858 Naval maps combined with satellite data helps researchers map kelp bed health

UVic researchers have come up with a novel way of collecting data
UPDATED: Douglas Street reopens following serious single-vehicle crash

UPDATED: Douglas Street reopens following serious single-vehicle crash

Roadway closed between 11 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
Dead Boat Disposal Society seeks owners of boats ashore near Oak Bay Marina

Dead Boat Disposal Society seeks owners of boats ashore near Oak Bay Marina

Waste from one 37-foot sailboat equal to approximately 880,000 straws, says expert
City of Victoria votes to spend $125,000 on office equipment for new staff

City of Victoria votes to spend $125,000 on office equipment for new staff

Costs will cover renovations, phones and computers for new staff members
Saanich aims to help homeowners dump their oil tanks for heat pumps

Saanich aims to help homeowners dump their oil tanks for heat pumps

With a proposed budget of $724,000 over two years, 50 out of 4,600 homes with oil tanks may benefit
Victoria woman advertises as free dogwalker; gets no response

Victoria woman advertises as free dogwalker; gets no response

Anita Colman put out the posters six weeks ago but says she hasn’t gotten a single call
Victoria Airbnb rentals trashed, stolen from and used for prostitution: VicPD

Victoria Airbnb rentals trashed, stolen from and used for prostitution: VicPD

Investigators warn public after two recent investigations
Victoria gas prices set to jump 8 cents a litre Thursday: analyst

Victoria gas prices set to jump 8 cents a litre Thursday: analyst

Senior petroleum analyst says change is likely to hold
MacGyver–style rescue mission for capsized SeaChange building planned

MacGyver–style rescue mission for capsized SeaChange building planned

The Teaching House at Tod Inlet in Gowlland Tod park is currently upside down in the water
Premier Horgan may ‘run the other way’ if approached about Sir John A. Macdonald statue

Premier Horgan may ‘run the other way’ if approached about Sir John A. Macdonald statue

Leader jokes about controversial statue during press conference