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Drug overdose deaths this year now more than all of 2015

555 lives lost in B.C. in first nine months, fentanyl detected in 61 per cent of cases

Oct 20, 2016 7:00 AM Read more >

Sooke pet food bank seeks to shed effects of recent robbery

Organization struggles after pet food, leashes and more were stolen.

Oct 20, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >

Steve Nash seeks injunction to stop use of his name on fitness clubs

Former NBA star launches civil suit against former business partners

Oct 20, 2016 6:00 AM Read more >

More naloxone kits being distributed in the region

It’s a number Heather Hobbs finds alarming.

Oct 19, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >

Electric double decker bus arrives in Victoria

Working as a bus driver, Cal Nicolson has logged thousands of miles steering big highway coaches along an assortment of roads.

Oct 19, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

Councillors want bike vendors to sell goods on city streets

When Jeremy Loveday was young, watching his friends sell popsicles from a bicycle was a magical experience.

Oct 19, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

Outside experts endorse B.C. grizzly hunt

Wildlife management has 'solid scientific underpinning' and province should accommodate grizzly bear hunting and viewing

Oct 19, 2016 11:00 AM Read more >

Denver sex assault charges dropped against Vancouver Island man

DA abandons case against Colby Messer of Port Alberni after new information surfaces

Oct 18, 2016 8:00 PM Read more >

City begins leaf pick-up

After a windy, stormy weekend, city crews will be collecting leaves in local neighbourhoods this week.

Oct 18, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >

Vets help furry friends of homeless and low income people

Seven years ago, Jane Vermeulen noticed a troubling trend on the streets of downtown Victoria.

Oct 18, 2016 12:00 PM Read more >