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Local MP urging small businesses to apply for summer jobs funding

Federal program provides funding for full-time summer work for youth

Jan 6, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Victoria hospitals see emergency operations centres reactivated to battle surge

The EOCs will be active for at least six weeks in health authorities across B.C. starting Jan. 9

Jan 6, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

Butchart Gardens to close for 2 weeks starting later this month

The gardens will close to give staff time off

Jan 6, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

Rare sighting of puffin in Victoria a positive result of windstorms

Birdwatchers in the area said it was likely the bird was blown into the area by recent high winds

Jan 6, 2023 11:50 AM Read more >

Guns, drugs and $50K seized from Victoria home

Police arrested two people after searching the Johnson Street unit on Dec. 20

Jan 6, 2023 11:40 AM Read more >

Fairy Creek protester gets lesser sentence after $1,600 in camping gear crushed

Citizens have a right to expect property will be safeguarded, Supreme Court judge says

Jan 6, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Victoria Film Festival reeling in movie-goers with variety of new venues

The 10-day festival runs from Feb. 3 to 12

Jan 6, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Sidney needs to stop hysteria about losing parking spots: advocate

Eric Diller says community needs to see true cost of parking in debate over bicycling lanes

Jan 6, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Winds return with gusts to 70 km/h in Greater Victoria, 100 km/h on north Island

Stormy pattern continues with periods of strong winds expected Sunday and Monday

Jan 6, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >

Esquimalt Fire Department celebrates 20 years of service

The fire rescue unveiled a new crest, which incorporates its goals of inclusivity and support

Jan 6, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >