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Scoop shops shuffle across Victoria in a season of change

Scoop shops shuffle across Victoria in a season of change

Storefronts shift and freezers grow as Victoria’s ice cream scene continues to flourish
Victoria gym under investigation after sexual harassment claims

Victoria gym under investigation after sexual harassment claims

The gym has hired a third party to examine their culture, structure and concerns brought forward
More people more problems: As Sooke grows, so do crime rates

More people more problems: As Sooke grows, so do crime rates

Sooke's crime severity index is up 44 per cent from 2020, 4 per cent from 2023
PHOTOS: Conservation takes center stage at Island View Beach event

PHOTOS: Conservation takes center stage at Island View Beach event

The annual summer drop-in event was organized by the Capital Regional District
Adults only: Brentwood Bay hotel's bold move raises questions

Adults only: Brentwood Bay hotel's bold move raises questions

Arbutus Room & Bar's 16+ restriction was implemented in January
Colwood bylaw change could clip bird feeding frenzy at Esquimalt Lagoon

Colwood bylaw change could clip bird feeding frenzy at Esquimalt Lagoon

Concern has been raised that hand-feeding at the migratory bird sanctuary could increase risk of avian flu transmission
Refined closure timeline anticipated later this year for Victoria pool

Refined closure timeline anticipated later this year for Victoria pool

Victoria will build the replacement on the existing site with an expected opening date of 2030
Langford's Bear Mountain goes on the market as part of court-ordered sale

Langford's Bear Mountain goes on the market as part of court-ordered sale

Potential bidders have until Sept. 16 to submit a letter of intent
Sooke Harbour House sold as it heads towards a new horizon

Sooke Harbour House sold as it heads towards a new horizon

Once one of the largest employers in Sooke, the hotel has switched through several property owners in the last decade
Repeat offender sentenced to 3.5 years for sexual assault in Victoria

Repeat offender sentenced to 3.5 years for sexual assault in Victoria

Wayne Michael Dick was found guilty of one count of sexual assault in October