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Downtown Victoria sees 300,000 jump in foot traffic to start 2022

Downtown Victoria sees 300,000 jump in foot traffic to start 2022

Mayor, business groups say the movement speaks to the city’s economic recovery
UPDATE: Ceremony includes 21-gun salute as Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon visits Victoria

UPDATE: Ceremony includes 21-gun salute as Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon visits Victoria

Traffic impacts expected during first official visit to B.C. legislature on May 20
Langford volunteers return from crisis

Langford volunteers return from crisis

Pair were in Poland helping carry refugee’s luggage, working security during their two-week stay
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of May 17

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of May 17

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of May 17, 2022.
B.C. family doctor shortage sees hundreds rally in Victoria

B.C. family doctor shortage sees hundreds rally in Victoria

1 in 5 lack general practitioner in B.C., 100,000 in Greater Victoria
PHOTOS: New handyDART centre in View Royal tackling bus capacity, creek challenges

PHOTOS: New handyDART centre in View Royal tackling bus capacity, creek challenges

Eagleview elementary students help plant greenery along realigned Craigflower Creek
VIDEO: North Saanich mom saves goose from eagle while breastfeeding 4-month-old daughter

VIDEO: North Saanich mom saves goose from eagle while breastfeeding 4-month-old daughter

A clip of the incident has gone viral, confirming multitasking abilities of moms
Sooke council reviews draft OCP chapter by chapter

Sooke council reviews draft OCP chapter by chapter

OCP blueprint for community development
Several vehicles burn in Victoria fire spurred by high winds

Several vehicles burn in Victoria fire spurred by high winds

Firefighters stopped Hillside Avenue blaze from spreading to neighbouring buildings
Roads closed, 13,000 still without power on south Island in wake of spring wind storm

Roads closed, 13,000 still without power on south Island in wake of spring wind storm

Race Rocks clocked fastest wind at 93 km/h on Wednesday