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Parks Canada disputes claim of rising costs for Sidney Island deer eradication

A low-tax advocacy group had claimed rising costs were going unannounced

May 23, 2024 3:10 PM Read more >

More youth violence involving pepper spray in Greater Victoria over the weekend

Incidents follow previous weekends swarming and bear spray assaults in the same area

May 23, 2024 12:40 PM Read more >

Lessons learnt at University of Victoria after Sidney McIntyre-Starko overdose

The toxic drug crisis is the leading cause of death for people aged 10-29

May 23, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

‘Very exciting’: New View Royal women’s recovery centre coming in the fall

The centre will offer 20 beds for long-term support services

May 22, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Tax group slams Parks Canada spending on Sidney Island deer cull

Group released findings from access-to-information showing program to cost double previous estimate

May 22, 2024 4:05 PM Read more >

Driver crashed in Greater Victoria due to medical emergency, died on scene: RCMP

The 49-year-old had crashed his tow truck near Helmcken Road; lifesaving measures were unsuccessful

May 22, 2024 2:13 PM Read more >

Esquimalt to begin construction of new public safety building

The project is expected to cost about $42 million

May 22, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Former Olympian doesn’t let diabetes slow his trek over the West Coast Trail

Chris Jarvis completes demandingVancouver Island trail in 32 hours

May 22, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

PHOTOS: Bakery fire causes road closure in Esquimalt

Drivers asked to avoid Lampson between Old Esquimalt Road and Rockheights Avenue

May 22, 2024 8:50 AM Read more >

Douglas Street set to get dedicated 24/7 bus lanes in and out of Victoria

Streetscape improvements, bus priority lanes eyed from Hillside Avenue to Belleville Street

May 21, 2024 5:01 PM Read more >