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University of Victoria closed Monday due to extreme heat

Cancellations include online classes

Jun 28, 2021 6:37 AM Read more >

Lack of affordable housing undermines Greater Victoria’s global advantages

Series of reports highlights regional advantages, but warns of challenges ahead

Jun 28, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

Value of goods and services purchased online by Canadians rose almost 50 per cent in 2020

A growing number of Canadians are shopping online for groceries

Jun 28, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

The wheels on the bus will not go ‘round Monday as SD62 warns about high heat

The buses do not have air-conditioning, and will not transport students June 28

Jun 27, 2021 5:30 PM Read more >

Civilian vehicle hits police vehicle from behind on Highway 1 near Langford

Integrated Road Safety Unit vehicle was making a traffic stop when collision happened

Jun 27, 2021 2:58 PM Read more >

Butchart Gardens cites extreme heat in closure

The popular tourist destination says it will re-open Wednesday at 9 a.m. after closing Sunday noon

Jun 27, 2021 1:20 PM Read more >

Saanich leading the charge for electric vehicles

District sends electric mobility strategy to UBCM that would speed transition to electric vehicles

Jun 27, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Eight weather stations break high heat records on southern Vancouver Island

Southern Gulf Islands, Malahat and UVic were the hottest hot spots

Jun 27, 2021 11:21 AM Read more >

Local MP Elizabeth May says high temperatures offer taste of climate-change future

High local temperature are part of a global heat wave caused by burning of fossil fuels

Jun 27, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

UVic study finds cannabis has become cheaper, more potent since legalization in 2018

Sales doubled in 2020 from 2019, with private retailers dominating sales

Jun 27, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >