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Police warn businesses of counterfeit American money in Victoria

Police warn businesses of counterfeit American money in Victoria

United States Secret Service investigate with VicPD
Victoria water main break forces closure of George Jay elementary for the day

Victoria water main break forces closure of George Jay elementary for the day

City crews were able to restore water service to school by mid-afternoon
Orca-inspired sculpture pitched for Victoria Johnson Street Bridge park

Orca-inspired sculpture pitched for Victoria Johnson Street Bridge park

Designs unveiled as part of plans for public space around bridge
Chamber of commerce warns Sidney businesses of possible scam

Chamber of commerce warns Sidney businesses of possible scam

SIDNEY — Business owners in Sidney are warning each other about a possible scammer or shoplifter operating in the area.
Island Health sends out call to staff supervised consumption service in Victoria

Island Health sends out call to staff supervised consumption service in Victoria

Request for proposals open until January, site to open in late spring 2018
New Topaz Park plans include second Victoria skatepark

New Topaz Park plans include second Victoria skatepark

Splashpad, pickleball court and fenced off-leash parks being considered
Saanich doubles price to provide fire dispatch services to Esquimalt

Saanich doubles price to provide fire dispatch services to Esquimalt

District of Saanich says it can no longer afford to subsidize service to smaller municipality
Death of Tillicum principal a shock for students, staff

Death of Tillicum principal a shock for students, staff

Principal Burley was a vibrant, energetic, supportive and hands-on leader
High construction costs send Douglas bus lane project $2.2 million higher

High construction costs send Douglas bus lane project $2.2 million higher

But re-tendered bid process by Victoria secures lower bid for Hillside-to-Tolmie stretch
Ladysmith woman who jumped from ferry meets rescuers

Ladysmith woman who jumped from ferry meets rescuers

A local artist who survived five hours in the frigid waters of the Salish Sea in late October and the rescuers who gave her a second chance at life were both struck with emotion as they met again in Ladysmith on Sunday.