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Retired judge says Victoria officer's use of force not justified in 2019 death

2024 public hearing found that Sgt. Ron Kirkwood’s decision to fire amid limited visibility contributed to Rauch’s death

May 24, 2025 5:35 AM Read more >

Victoria groups tackle plastic problem with $350,000 in grants

Four Victoria organizations land provincial grants to drive innovation in reuse, recycling and waste reduction

May 23, 2025 5:21 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Royal Roads University names Langford campus in honour of John Horgan

The former B.C premier died in November last year

May 23, 2025 5:12 PM Read more >

Culture hub planned for Victoria waterfront clears another hurdle

The proposal, dubbed the Capital Culture District in lower Rock Bay, moves closer toward a public hearing

May 23, 2025 2:35 PM Read more >

New collection at Greater Victoria library spotlights 101 Island writers

111 new titles from self-published and independent authors will be on display at the Central Branch

May 23, 2025 1:46 PM Read more >

CRD launches new department, leadership to better serve rural communities

Stephen Henderson will take the role of Electoral Area Services' general manager on July 7

May 23, 2025 1:14 PM Read more >

Salish Sea's first humpback whale calf of 2025 spotted near Sidney Island

The four- to five-month-old whale was spotted northeast of Sidney Island in the Haro Strait on May 21

May 23, 2025 11:32 AM Read more >

Saanich police warn public of cougar sighting in Cedar Hill area

The feline was spotted in the 4200-block of Cedar Hill Road

May 23, 2025 11:06 AM Read more >

Toxic algal bloom forces swim cancellation at Ironman 70.3 Victoria

The race will instead kick off with a bike time trial at 6:30 a.m. in the transition area

May 23, 2025 10:59 AM Read more >

Traffic advisory: Victoria Ironman bike course on the Saanich Peninsula

Triathletes are expected to cycle through the Peninsula from 6:30 a.m. on May 25

May 23, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >