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Victoria HarbourCats host second annual food drive in Saanich on New Year’s Day

All proceeds to go toward non-profit Anawim Companion Society

Jan 1, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

‘A department to be proud of’: Colwood Fire Rescue marks 75 years serving community

Acting fire Chief Greg Chow takes Black Press through the department’s history

Jan 1, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Improved service to Victoria International Airport, rapid Peninsula bus, in transit plan

Updated plan envisions rapid transit between downtown Victoria and Swartz Bay

Jan 1, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Major crime unit investigating potential homicide in Langford

One woman is dead and one man has been arrested, an official said

Jan 1, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Family who set up non-profit for toddler who died of cancer earn charity status

Many doors will open as a result, the family says

Jan 1, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria nearly doubles Salvation Army Christmas campaign goal

Donors filled kettles with more than $270,000 to help residents in need

Jan 1, 2022 11:15 AM Read more >

UPDATE: It’s a boy! B.C.’s first baby born at Victoria General Hospital

Born at four minutes past midnight and weighs 6 lb 6 oz

Jan 1, 2022 9:09 AM Read more >

COVID outbreak declared at Victoria General Hospital

Island Health said Friday the outbreak is limited to two rooms and two paitents have tested positive

Jan 1, 2022 8:30 AM Read more >

Victoria’s 2022 outlook: Housing key to recovery, bike lanes can benefit everyone, says mayor

Lisa Helps weighs in on business recovery, expanding bike lanes, 2022 municipal election

Jan 1, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

3 Saanich topics to watch for in 2022

Environment versus development, safer roads and the looming election will spur headlines next year

Jan 1, 2022 5:20 AM Read more >