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Cafe Malabar takes top culinary awards, including Chefs of the Year

The Swift Street restaurant was also named Best Southeast Asian Restaurant for 2025

Jun 30, 2025 3:10 PM Read more >

Driver arrested after string of dangerous driving incidents in Greater Victoria

Jason Speare was arrested after failing to stop for police following collisions with other vehicles

Jun 30, 2025 12:43 PM Read more >

Saanich’s Strawberry Festival returns with treats, music and fun

The annual community event marks its 58th year at Beaver Lake Park

Jun 30, 2025 12:27 PM Read more >

Victoria volunteer honours church’s centennial with 100 garments for Our Place

The essential garments, donated by members of Oak Bay United Church, will be delivered to those in need on July 3

Jun 30, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >

Massive Canadian flag flies high in Saanichton spreading patriotic pride

The 12-foot-by-18-foot Canadian flag is perched atop a bucket truck boom by Michell's Farm Market

Jun 28, 2025 12:10 PM Read more >

Vancouver Islanders reminded to stay safe on the water this summer

Last year, the Island Health region had 23 fatal drownings

Jun 28, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Buzzkill: Residents shocked by cell tower proposed for rural Saanich area

A 22-metre Telus cell tower project is drawing criticism from neighbours saying it could disrupt their lives

Jun 28, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

String of 'distraction thefts' prompts Saanich PD warning

Investigators believe the suspects may be linked to organized groups operating in the region  

Jun 27, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

Pride takes flight in Victoria with City Hall flag raising

Progress Pride flag now flying alongside nine others until July 7

Jun 27, 2025 1:41 PM Read more >

Victoria publisher criticizes U.S. justice ruling involving pride book

A Victoria-published children's book was pulled from U.S. classrooms amid a legal battle involving religious objections

Jun 27, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >