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City set to launch consultations on plastic bag ban

When Margaret McCullough looks at Victoria, she envisions a city free of plastic bags.

Celebrate National Poetry Month

Poetry will come to life in April with events that celebrate the creative and renewal aspect of books, time and spring.
CineVic getting comfortable in new downtown location

CineVic getting comfortable in new downtown location

They knew it was coming. CineVic’s staff were well aware of the demolition clause stated in the lease.

Kidney transplant offers Victoria boy a fresh start

When Coen Wallace goes swimming, it’s hard to get him out of the water.
Wearable overdose detector prototype could combat opioid death crisis

Wearable overdose detector prototype could combat opioid death crisis

Designed by UBC Students, the aim is to produce the gadgets for about $30 each so they could be used at overdose prevention sites.
UPDATED: Rock the Shores cancelled for 2017, organizers hope it can return next year

UPDATED: Rock the Shores cancelled for 2017, organizers hope it can return next year

West Shore Parks and Recreation says they'll welcome festival back in 2018 if that is the case.
Mechanical difficulties reduce ferry schedule

Mechanical difficulties reduce ferry schedule

Spirit of Vancouver in for repairs, 11 sailings cut on this busy weekend

City happy with federal budget

The federal budget, released last week, has good news in it for cities across the country, including Victoria.
Purolator stops accepting new shipments as strike deadline nears

Purolator stops accepting new shipments as strike deadline nears

The company said in a statement that the company will try its best to deliver shipments already in its network
Pickup trucks are a top target for thieves in B.C.

Pickup trucks are a top target for thieves in B.C.

RCMP and ICBC kick off a new campaign to crack down on car thefts.