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Esquimalt Municipal Archives now online

Some 2,000 images covering 150 years of Esquimalt history are now available for viewing online
VIDEO: PM Harper on Sydney, Pakistan attacks

VIDEO: PM Harper on Sydney, Pakistan attacks

Harper offered his condolence to the victims of this week's attacks in Australia and Pakistan, where 141 people were killed Tuesday.

City staff will create strategic plan for Victoria

Mayor Lisa Helps abandoned her original plan to hire a consultant after pushback from councillors.
Medical marijuana users score another win in court

Medical marijuana users score another win in court

Injunction upheld, challenge of the federal government's new rules set for February
New medical pot regime beset by complaints

New medical pot regime beset by complaints

New medical pot regime sees quick growth, but beset by complaints
B.C. to announce Peace River dam decision

B.C. to announce Peace River dam decision

Site C dam is opposed by Hudson's Hope council, Treaty 8 First Nations and a group of farmers, some of whom would be flooded out
New SD 61 chair eyes school board unity

New SD 61 chair eyes school board unity

Edith Loring-Kuhanga, newly elected chair of the Greater Victoria School District, hopes to bridge gap between trustees.

Helps thinking outside the box to consult councillors

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps used post-it notes and easels to determine which councillors wanted to be on which committees.

B.C. Ferries adds 150 extra sailings for the holiday season

Between Dec. 18.and Jan. 4, 112 sailings will be added between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay
The Act of Christmas Giving

The Act of Christmas Giving

Statistics Canada says British Columbians are among the most giving in the nation