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The Celtic Tenors return to Sidney

The Celtic Tenors return to Sidney

Matthew Gilsenan, one of the Celtic Tenors, called the Peninsula News Review from Dublin, one hour before they were due to perform at the Church of the Three Patrons. Fellow tenor Daryl Simpson forgot his suit at home, and spent much of the day trying to secure one.
Electric bus to hit Victoria streets for six-month trial run

Electric bus to hit Victoria streets for six-month trial run

The battery-powered bus will be worked into regular route service
VicPD offer theft avoidance, other tips for the holiday season

VicPD offer theft avoidance, other tips for the holiday season

Safe rides home, keeping valuables locked away important to remember
Where’s the fish? Early returns for South Island salmon show ‘doom and gloom’

Where’s the fish? Early returns for South Island salmon show ‘doom and gloom’

‘It’s a wall of gill nets out there,’ says hatchery volunteer
Garry oak woodlands development denied for Victoria’s Gonzales neighbourhood

Garry oak woodlands development denied for Victoria’s Gonzales neighbourhood

Council unanimously declines application
Mainroad gears up for winter

Mainroad gears up for winter

Snow removal crews at the ready for another white winter
Draft short term rental bylaw considered in Victoria

Draft short term rental bylaw considered in Victoria

City gets negative feedback on vacation rental rules
Club wants Spectrum to be first stigma-free school on the Island

Club wants Spectrum to be first stigma-free school on the Island

Earning the designation as a stigma free zone takes a year, worth it, say students
Esquimalt mayor frustrated at latest E&N railbed development

Esquimalt mayor frustrated at latest E&N railbed development

Barb Desjardins says it makes no sense to start over looking at commuter options for corridor
Victoria council narrowly approves transitional housing for former Tally Ho

Victoria council narrowly approves transitional housing for former Tally Ho

Neighbours angry about decision to allow temporary three-year permit