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COLUMN: How to bring Victoria into the 21st century

COLUMN: How to bring Victoria into the 21st century

This monthly column will bring readers up to date with the goings on in and around City Hall.

Mammoth events at the Royal B.C. Museum

The Royal B.C. Museum is calling on kids ages five to 15 to draw, paint or sketch their favourite Ice Age creature.

Commercial vacancies decreasing in downtown core

More businesses are investing and moving to Victoria’s downtown core, as the number of vacant commercial properties is decreasing
Debate over private healthcare in B.C. heads to court next week

Debate over private healthcare in B.C. heads to court next week

Challenge from Dr. Brian Day of the Cambie Surgery Centre in Vancouver to finally be heard
Guns seized, two arrested after explosive target practice

Guns seized, two arrested after explosive target practice

Handguns, assault rifle, machine pistol and silencer seized after explosive targets hit in Chilliwack Valley
BC Ferries to remove arcades as ships come in for upgrades

BC Ferries to remove arcades as ships come in for upgrades

Revenue has been 'dwindling' with the rise in personal devices
Former James Bay producer wins grant for web series

Former James Bay producer wins grant for web series

The first time Marena Dix caught a glimpse of one of the Star Wars movies, she had to peer through a sliding glass door.
Foreign buyers tax could soon have impact locally

Foreign buyers tax could soon have impact locally

A 15 per cent tax imposed on foreign buyers in Vancouver earlier this summer could slowly begin to impact Victoria's housing market.

Victoria Foundation celebrates 80 years with free fun

Admire world-class art, stroll through magnificent gardens, challenge yourself to climb new heights and explore Vancouver Island nature.
Another 'fix-it' fund as B.C. schools reopen

Another 'fix-it' fund as B.C. schools reopen

School districts can resubmit projects for latest $20 million fund, says Education Minister Mike Bernier