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Addiction, safety top urban wish list

Mental illness treatment, low-cost housing and new rent subsidies are priorities for local governments

Aug 27, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Fires, forests high on local government agenda

Municipal politicians look for more provincial support to remove forest fuel from interface areas, including private land

Aug 26, 2015 3:00 PM Read more >

Overnight anchoring in the Gorge ending soon

The City of Victoria is one step closer towards enforcing a bylaw that prohibits overnight anchoring in the Gorge waterway.

Aug 26, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >

Maritime museum receives $500,000 grant, but remains homeless

The Maritime Museum of B.C. could be moving back into the Steamship Terminal with the help of a grant from a private foundation.

Aug 25, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >

Helps responds to editorial from Seattle Times

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps is motivated to get the Capital Regional District's sewage treatment plant on the ground after editorial

Aug 25, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

Ocean Networks Canada launches three-week expedition of west coast waters

Hercules isn't just the name of the hero in classical greek mythology anymore.

Aug 25, 2015 12:00 PM Read more >

Careless driving, smoking penalties on way

Premier Christy Clark to recall the B.C. legislature Sept. 28, the third legislative sitting of the year

Aug 24, 2015 10:00 AM Read more >

Phone scam targeting Victoria residents

Victoria police are asking the public to be vigilant following a spike in “Canada Revenue Agency” phone scams during the last few days.

Aug 21, 2015 6:00 PM Read more >

Chief judge reviews online provincial court records

Database of charges, convictions, peace bonds used for criminal record checks, but users may not be aware of later acquittal

Aug 21, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

Private sewer pipes in Esquimalt due for inspection

The condition of sanitary sewer pipes running beneath the homes of Esquimalt residents isn’t something that’s typically on their mind.

Aug 21, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >