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‘An invasion’: Victoria homeless decry city and cops confiscating tents, food

Trent Smith, who is living homeless in Victoria said bylaw officers will take belongings arbitrarily

Feb 8, 2023 4:10 PM Read more >

Saanich man who planned gruesome murders of mom, grandmother gets extended day parole

Darren Huenemann was 18 when he convinced his classmates to kill his family over inheritance

Feb 8, 2023 3:20 PM Read more >

‘Strategically important’: Feds weighing $431M Vancouver Island Rail Corridor future as deadline looms

Rail return could be Island’s needed transportation alternative: corridor foundation

Feb 8, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

As drug decriminalization rolls out, UVic expert supports what B.C. is trying to do

But University of Victoria professor Bernie Pauly also points to still-unresolved issues

Feb 8, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Overdose advisory issued for Greater Victoria amid increased risk

Island Health says overdose prevention, drug checking is available at various sites

Feb 8, 2023 9:10 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Feb. 7

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of Feb. 7, 2023.

Feb 8, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

‘Nothing about us, without us’: West Shore accessibility committee breaks down barriers

The Intermunicipal Advisory Committee on Disability Issues has been ahead of the curve

Feb 8, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Victoria airport eyeing major expansions over next 20 years

The expansions are based on projected passenger growth, but will only be made real if growth occurs

Feb 7, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

VIDEO: ‘Huge gaps’ in care for adults with eating disorders, say advocates at Victoria protest

Protesters at the B.C. Legislature called for better care for adults with eating disorders

Feb 7, 2023 4:15 PM Read more >

North Saanich dad swims 1,000 metres a day to honour son’s cancer battle

Nathaniel Stoffelsma’s overall goal is to do this for 365 days, donate money to charity

Feb 7, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >