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UVic’s deep-sea ‘droids’ studying new depths in waters off west coast

New monitoring devices tracking impact of climate change, changes in ocean conditions

Dec 5, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Victoria restaurants struggling for workers even as employment jumps 7%

New report says the region has seen growth in the number of people employed

Dec 5, 2023 3:50 PM Read more >

Scientists rejoice as new Biggs killer whale calf seen in Salish Sea

The new calf will join a curious, matriarchal pod

Dec 5, 2023 1:30 PM Read more >

‘Gong show’: Victoria neighbours fear impact of church’s mega-housing proposal

‘They’re trying to dominate a historical building like the architecture of this cathedral’

Dec 5, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

‘Odd’: Drivers bewildered after power pole left in middle of Colwood road

There will be some concrete barriers and signage for now

Dec 5, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

‘Heavy hearts’: Victoria theatre company leaving Roxy amid financial woes

Theatre group is liquidating its assets

Dec 5, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Small rockslide closes Sooke River Road

More than 1,200 people in Sooke and East Sooke experiencing a power outage

Dec 5, 2023 9:45 AM Read more >

Ghosts, secret passageways and Hollywood: Greater Victoria castle has it all

Hatley Castle now serves as a heritage site

Dec 5, 2023 9:10 AM Read more >

‘Tough to do’: Oak Bay facing pressure to kickstart housing options

Infill housing strategy on hold as district embarks on provincial requirements

Dec 5, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

VicPD returns 25% of stolen bikes as e-bike theft increases

‘This is likely due to the increased popularity of e-bikes in general since COVID-19’

Dec 4, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >