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BC Ferries adds extra sailings for summer

Seasonal adjustments to sailing times will also be in effect on many routes.
Victoria opens first downtown parklet

Victoria opens first downtown parklet

Victoria's first parklet opened last Friday as part of a pilot project to create more spaces for the public to enjoy downtown.

Michigan Street homes receive heritage designation

On the corner of Parry and Michigan streets, in an area known as South Block, stand two homes side by side, almost identical in nature.
Death of puppy prompts warning in Victoria

Death of puppy prompts warning in Victoria

BC SPCA urges Victoria-area dog guardians to vaccinate their pets
Condo owners pay out of pocket to install solar panels

Condo owners pay out of pocket to install solar panels

A local condominium is one of the first on Vancouver Island to install solar panels on the roof — all out of residents' pockets.
New palliative care room opens at Glengarry Hospital

New palliative care room opens at Glengarry Hospital

Patients nearing the end of their life will now have a peaceful, private place to spend the end of their days at Glengarry Hospital.
Hot start for forest fires in B.C.

Hot start for forest fires in B.C.

B.C. has recorded almost 500 fires, a quarter of the total for an average season

Douglas Street to close for Car Free Day on Sunday

There won't be any honking or road rage on Douglas Street as part of the street is set to close for Victoria's first-ever Car Free Day.
B.C. adding to aboriginal education

B.C. adding to aboriginal education

Public schools and post-secondary will be introducing more history of First Nations in the coming year
New cleanup agency for spills on land

New cleanup agency for spills on land

Province says PRO could coordinate, respond to environmental emergencies from trains, trucks and pipelines