Local News

UPDATE: B.C. tsunami advisory lifted after 8.8M earthquake off Russia

The earthquake happened about 129 kilometres southeast of Kamchatka, Russia around 4:25 p.m. on July 29

Jul 29, 2025 5:08 PM Read more >

Clean up our own mess: Langford floats idea of city-run waste collection

Overflowing public trash cans has prompted a rethink by the municipality

Jul 29, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

CRD doubles the parking space to add accessibility at East Sooke park

New washrooms, added parking are among the benefits for visitors to Aylard Farm

Jul 29, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Mother Maple spared: Saanich reverses decision to cut down century-old tree

The municipality is working with the property owner to retain the tree following community pushback

Jul 29, 2025 2:39 PM Read more >

Major Crimes investigating cyclist collision with pickup in Saanich

The cyclist is in critical condition after the crash on Greenridge Crescent and Quadra Street

Jul 29, 2025 2:20 PM Read more >

Floyd's Diner shuts doors in Brentwood Bay, new family restaurant on the horizon

The new owner hopes to open soon after renovations are completed

Jul 29, 2025 12:45 PM Read more >

Trip to basketball nationals has Greater Victoria teens in hoop heaven

Owen Hunter-Siebert and Ben Savea are competing in the 15U basketball nationals in Ontario

Jul 29, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Resident inadvertently buys stolen iPhone from 'Dan' outside Oak Bay cafe

The buyer turned the phone in to police after discovering it belonged to a local business

Jul 29, 2025 11:04 AM Read more >

Suspected coke dealer in front of Island Health site swept up in Victoria police strike

16 arrested in covert police operation launched to tackle crime and street disorder in Victoria’s downtown core

Jul 29, 2025 10:02 AM Read more >

Victoria fire investigating after midnight garage blaze on Doncaster

Fire investigators on scene for 2 hours early Tuesday after Hillside area house fire

Jul 29, 2025 9:53 AM Read more >