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James Bay abuzz with new bee hives

James Bay abuzz with new bee hives

As part of a new community-based pilot project, New Horizons has installed two new bee hives and a pollinator garden.

Royal B.C. Museum releases first-ever children's book

The Royal B.C. Museum released its first-ever children's book to help teach children about invasive animals and plants in B.C. on July 23.
Victoria woman receives international award for work in Africa

Victoria woman receives international award for work in Africa

Eileen Greene founded The Home of Good Hope in 2007, a soup kitchen that feeds children in Namibia, Africa.
Orca saved: 'She cried often, which tore at our hearts'

Orca saved: 'She cried often, which tore at our hearts'

PHOTOS: A beached whale was rescued in Hartley Bay, B.C., after being trapped on a rock at low tide for more than 6 hours

Victoria Fire Department reminds public to be vigilant with butts after fire sparks in Topaz Park

A potentially dangerous fire was extinguished at Topaz Park earlier this week.
WILDFIRE WATCH: Be 'very, very cautious' in B.C. backcountry over Long Weekend

WILDFIRE WATCH: Be 'very, very cautious' in B.C. backcountry over Long Weekend

The BC Wildfire Service says there have been 1,342 wildfires since April 1, 2015, burning 276,000 hectares
Police probe reveals 'disturbing' online trade in child porn in B.C.

Police probe reveals 'disturbing' online trade in child porn in B.C.

RCMP uncover 1,200 instances of B.C. residents using peer-to-peer networks to transfer child porn photos and videos
New superintendent vows to be stable leader for Victoria school district

New superintendent vows to be stable leader for Victoria school district

The Greater Victoria School District's new superintendent wants the public to know he's here to stay.
Ombudsperson to review drug researcher firings

Ombudsperson to review drug researcher firings

Jay Chalke's office exempted from confidentiality agreements, NDP agrees to his independent probe into reason for dismissals
Canine assisted therapy takes off at Glengarry Hospital

Canine assisted therapy takes off at Glengarry Hospital

Program at Glengarry Hospital is helping patients work towards their physical goals with the help of specially-trained canine friends.