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Report outlines the powerful appeal of the arts in Greater Victoria

Report outlines the powerful appeal of the arts in Greater Victoria

A record high $2.73 million was invested in the arts across the Capital Regional District
13-year-old Peninsula singer gets a 'yes' on America's Got Talent

13-year-old Peninsula singer gets a 'yes' on America's Got Talent

Chase Varnes can regularly be seen performing at the Sidney Market on Thursday nights
Head of the class: UVic among global leaders in sustainable impact

Head of the class: UVic among global leaders in sustainable impact

UVic placed 14th out of 2,318 institutions worldwide for its work toward implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Memory lane: Camera card found 8 years ago in Victoria destined for Norway

Memory lane: Camera card found 8 years ago in Victoria destined for Norway

'A story like this could inspire someone to just get out and enjoy, take photos and make a summer of memories'
Endangered B.C. orcas' Salish Sea absence could be linked to 2021 heat dome

Endangered B.C. orcas' Salish Sea absence could be linked to 2021 heat dome

Orca Conservancy say extreme temperatures may have impacted this year's chinook salmon return
Greater Victoria infants get a life-saving lift from firefighters

Greater Victoria infants get a life-saving lift from firefighters

Greater Victoria firefighters donate $37K to fund a state-of-the-art neonatal care station at Victoria General Hospital
Oak Bay teen strikes gold at Canada-Wide Science Fair

Oak Bay teen strikes gold at Canada-Wide Science Fair

St. Michaels University student Isaiah Pereira designed the Smart Sleeper to monitor users’ sleep quality in relation to six factors
B.C. pulls funding for terminal Langford girl's 'life-sustaining' treatment

B.C. pulls funding for terminal Langford girl's 'life-sustaining' treatment

Mom Jori Fales says the drug Brineura has dramatically slowed down the progression of her daughter's disease
Hudson's Bay asks for Nanaimo, Victoria, Tsawwassen store lease transfer approval

Hudson's Bay asks for Nanaimo, Victoria, Tsawwassen store lease transfer approval

Mall owner offering $2 million each for first three store lease transfers in B.C.
Green Team volunteers tackle invasive plants on Oak Bay's Anderson Hill

Green Team volunteers tackle invasive plants on Oak Bay's Anderson Hill

28 locals cleared 6.7 cubic metres of invasive blackberry and periwinkle from the Oak Bay park on June 14