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United Way launches Make the Month simulation

United Way Greater Victoria hopes to teach Victoria residents what it’s like to live at or below the poverty line.
School district gets set to take on bigger seismic upgrades

School district gets set to take on bigger seismic upgrades

The former Burnside Elementary School is getting set to return to its roots next year as major seismic upgrades continue.

City to step up ticketing of skateboarding on sidewalks

The City of Victoria will be stepping up enforcement, targeting skateboarders riding on sidewalks downtown in the coming months.
Libertarians look ahead to B.C. election

Libertarians look ahead to B.C. election

BC Libertarian Party leader favours legalizing sale of drugs and sex, selling BC Hydro, highways and BC Ferries
Series of storms set to batter B.C.'s south coast

Series of storms set to batter B.C.'s south coast

Heavy rains, strong winds set to lash southwestern B.C.
News editor pens true crime book about murder

News editor pens true crime book about murder

Working as a crime reporter at the Edmonton Sun, Pamela Roth's desk was often littered with old articles.
Pot shops start process to comply with new city bylaws

Pot shops start process to comply with new city bylaws

The City of Victoria has approved the Cannabis-Related Business Regulation Bylaw that includes a variety of rules.
Police action plan in Esquimalt results in quietest summer in years

Police action plan in Esquimalt results in quietest summer in years

Every week, Victoria police Sgt. Sean Plater jumps on his bike in search of youth causing trouble in Esquimalt and Vic West.
UPDATED: Hydro crews restore power to all but 500 Vancouver Island customers

UPDATED: Hydro crews restore power to all but 500 Vancouver Island customers

First storm of the season batters Vancouver Island's east coast
Teary RCMP commissioner apologizes, announces harassment suit settlement

Teary RCMP commissioner apologizes, announces harassment suit settlement

'I'm truly sorry': Paulson to female Mounties