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UPDATE: Evacuation alert issued for 1 property due to Holyoak Creek fire

BC Wildfire Service crews, including aircraft, are working to bring the fire under control

Aug 6, 2021 10:46 AM Read more >

Global mariner shortage hampers BC Ferries’ bid to hire more than 100

Corporation cancelled two sailings, replaced another this week amid staffing concerns

Aug 6, 2021 9:45 AM Read more >

TRAFFIC: Vehicle fire temporarily closes intersection at Johnson, Fernwood Streets

Firefighters were responding around 5 p.m.

Aug 5, 2021 5:20 PM Read more >

Oak bay secondary suite survey results show varied results

Summary shows split opinions on potential rules around lot sizes, parking, licensing

Aug 5, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Security grants made available to downtown Victoria businesses

Downtown Victoria Business Association grant covers 50% cost on upgrades up to $500

Aug 5, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

No summer doldrums on Greater Victoria home values

Million-dollar houses the norm in region’s core, trends point to continued low inventory

Aug 5, 2021 2:45 PM Read more >

Witnesses sought to early-morning stabbing in downtown Victoria

Victim’s injuries now considered non-life-threatening, after receiving care at hospital

Aug 5, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

‘We lost Greenville.’ Wildfire decimates California town

California’s largest current wildfire has blackened more than 1,305 square kilometres

Aug 5, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

High-tech projector aims to help patients with dementia

Sooke long-term care facility launches $10K fundraising to purchase equipment

Aug 5, 2021 10:45 AM Read more >

Thieves make off with griffin statue from Oak Bay yard

Oak Bay police called for stolen hand dryer, seek witness to ambulance crash

Aug 5, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >