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Could Canada join the European Union? A UVic professor thinks not

Could Canada join the European Union? A UVic professor thinks not

Amy Verdun, who founded the school's European Studies Program, says U.S. tariffs helped spur the discussion
Riding roundup: an outline of Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke as election day approaches

Riding roundup: an outline of Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke as election day approaches

A new federal government is expected to be named Monday, April 28 as Canada’s 2025 snap election gets underway.
Riding roundup: an outline of Victoria as election day approaches

Riding roundup: an outline of Victoria as election day approaches

The riding spans an area of 40 km
Getting into ship shape: registration open for Victoria Classic Boat Festival

Getting into ship shape: registration open for Victoria Classic Boat Festival

The festival is sailing into their 46th year
Two vehicles erupt in flames on Malahat in separate Friday incidents

Two vehicles erupt in flames on Malahat in separate Friday incidents

Langford Fire Rescue responded to a fully engulfed SUV early in the morning; a second SUV caught fire later in the day
Greater Victoria police recognized for courage in 2022 BMO Shootout

Greater Victoria police recognized for courage in 2022 BMO Shootout

241 B.C. officers won an award of valour or an award of meritorious service
Royal Oak Shopping Centre calls on Saanich to expand rezoning vision

Royal Oak Shopping Centre calls on Saanich to expand rezoning vision

Hansbraun Investment calls for collaborative approach as Saanich plans housing on nearby municipal land
Drivers will share south bridge during Highway 1 closure in Saanich

Drivers will share south bridge during Highway 1 closure in Saanich

During the closure, traffic leaving Victoria will be redirected to the adjacent southbound bridge
Victoria businesses say Trump tariff recession impact overrated, urge shop local

Victoria businesses say Trump tariff recession impact overrated, urge shop local

'You can prevent a recession by spending locally'
UPDATE: Sooke Road reopens after 'serious' multi-vehicle collision

UPDATE: Sooke Road reopens after 'serious' multi-vehicle collision

A multi-vehicle crash on April 24 left one vehicle on its roof on Sooke Road