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Opinion: ‘Outrageous’ Victoria landlords ‘jack up’ rents by nearly 20%. When will it stop?

The latest numbers show Victoria is one of the worst rental cities in Canada

Jan 18, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Jan. 17

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of Jan. 17, 2023.

Jan 18, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Court rules Sooke business violated local bylaws

In contravention of aw, Driver Enterprises undertook development without proper authorization

Jan 18, 2023 12:20 PM Read more >

Victoria police board proposes 9.55% budget hike

Staff salaries, benefits make up majority of draft budget increase

Jan 18, 2023 11:00 AM Read more >

Bustling Victoria breakwater sees ships on the move with a break-in reported

Container ship GSL Eleni moved out and CSL Tecumseh moved in at Pier B

Jan 18, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Owls in Greater Victoria find protection with home-built boxes

Locals help owls stay safe - one tree at a time

Jan 18, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria residents urged to butt out on ‘Weedless Wednesday’

Those who smoke or vape are encouraged to abstain from smoking for 24 hours

Jan 18, 2023 5:05 AM Read more >

‘Decade-long dream’: Victoria Francophone Society looking to buy property for first time

The non-profit is hoping to raise $200,000 from the community

Jan 17, 2023 3:50 PM Read more >

Sooke can be the town tourists ‘drive to, not through’: study

Royal Roads University study presented to council

Jan 17, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria housing prices rise in 2022 despite Canada seeing a decline

Local real estate officials talk about region’s sales, supply and housing forecast

Jan 17, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >