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Victoria plumbers offer free services for those in need this holiday season

Rather Be Plumbing aims to support those experiencing financial hardship and to alleviate stress

Nov 27, 2024 8:53 AM Read more >

Parks foundation secures land to protect North Saanich old-growth forest

BC Parks Foundation raised $1.6M to acquire three parcels of land adjacent to LAU,WELNEW/John Dean Provincial Park

Nov 26, 2024 5:22 PM Read more >

Esquimalt to help fund carcinogen-free firefighting gear

The township will be using $75,000 from their contingency account

Nov 26, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >

Search crews called in to help look for Saanich man missing since Saturday

64-year-old man with dementia has been missing since Saturday

Nov 26, 2024 3:44 PM Read more >

Man using makeshift raft rescued from water near Oak Bay Marina

A individual was discovered hanging from the side of his sailboat near the Oak Bay Marina on Nov. 26

Nov 26, 2024 3:22 PM Read more >

Snow, fog hamper rescue of 15 hikers in backwoods above Jordan River

Half the group sheltered in place overnight with search and rescue volunteers

Nov 26, 2024 2:55 PM Read more >

Saanichton affordable housing project heads to public hearing

In a 5–2 vote, council moved to bring the OCP amendment bylaw to a public hearing on Dec. 9

Nov 26, 2024 10:03 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Fate of Metchosin's orphaned rehab raccoons to be revealed by study

Juvenile raccoons have been fitted with GPS/radio collars and released in areas around Greater Victoria

Nov 26, 2024 5:41 AM Read more >

'Near-record results': Victoria-wide conferences in 2025 set to bolster economy

Greater Victoria will see 28 city-wide conferences next year estimated to bring in $35 million

Nov 26, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

PHOTOS: Gingerbread houses help Victoria non-profit build real homes

Habitat for Humanity Victoria unveiled its gingerbread showcase on Friday at the Hotel Grand Pacific

Nov 25, 2024 7:04 PM Read more >