Local News

Malahat Nation surveying discovers ‘huge amount’ of ghost gear polluting local waters

Surveys will continue using a remotely operated vehicle and sonar in the nation’s territorial waters

Jan 25, 2023 9:10 AM Read more >

Man wanted since November on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Victoria

Police said last year that he was a risk to public safety

Jan 25, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

‘Culture change’ predicted in Victoria as possession of some drugs set to be decriminalized

The exemption to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act will be temporary, lasting until 2026

Jan 25, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >

‘Transformative’: Greater Victoria Eldercare Foundation receives $34M gift

The donation is one of Canada’s largest legacy gifts ever dedicated to senior care

Jan 24, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Victoria Royals even with Kelowna in playoff race despite three losses on the week

Royals beat the Rockets 5-1 but Kelowna has games in hand

Jan 24, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Opinion: Penny-pinching Victoria stratas now forced to save for the future. Thank goodness

New rules introduced to force stratas to boost contingency funds

Jan 24, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Traffic pollution can impair brain function, say UVic and UBC researchers

Groundbreaking study finds even brief exposures have adverse effects on human brain

Jan 24, 2023 2:20 PM Read more >

Victoria’s aging park washrooms must be accessible by 2030 as substantial work needed

15 of 18 facilities need moderate to extensive accessibility improvements

Jan 24, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Sooke man defrauded woman out of $1M after ‘lying’ about ownership of historic hotel: BCSC ruling

The $1M was spent and has not been recovered yet

Jan 24, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Make ‘ultra-wealthy’ speeders pay greater fines, says Saanich councillor

Coun. Teale Phelps Bondaroff hopes provincial government will take bold proposals to heart

Jan 24, 2023 10:20 AM Read more >