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Fewer electrical fires in B.C.: study

Fewer electrical fires in B.C.: study

Electrical fires of all kinds have declined over the past three years, including those sparked by illegal marijuana grow operations
BC Hydro zeroes in on power theft

BC Hydro zeroes in on power theft

Application to utilities commission includes cost of "check meters" for areas where people have refused to accept smart meters

Extended smoking bylaw moves forward for Greater Victoria

Capital Regional District directors vote in favour of drafting new clean air bylaw

Saanich church members reject cell tower proposal

Residents' protest helps sway voters on cell tower issue
Bear Mountain finds a new owner [Updated]

Bear Mountain finds a new owner [Updated]

Bear Mountain is set to enter into a new chapter of its so-far storied history after finding a buyer in B.C.-based Ecoasis Developments LLP.
Victoria man hits $500,000 jackpot

Victoria man hits $500,000 jackpot

Fan Shih Chen, 71, bought his Lotto 6/49 ticket at Walmart at Uptown Mall

Cops seize drugs, cash in Esquimalt bust

Victoria police find a kilogram of cocaine and $9,000 cash in house.
Resource rush 'leaves treaties behind'

Resource rush 'leaves treaties behind'

Commissioners say oil and gas development in north have pushed complex discussions to the back burner
Country star donates big bucks to Jeneece Place

Country star donates big bucks to Jeneece Place

Gord Bamford stopped by Jeneece Place and offered a $10,000 donation to the facility

Outdoor gym opens at Central Park

A 16-station cardio and strength training circuit is now open beside Crystal Pool