Skip to content

News

Transit adding more buses

B.C. Transit is adding 5,000 service hours to better serve University of Victoria and Camosun College students
Read more >

Esquimalt councillor to join national policy group

Federation of Canadian Municipalities appoints Coun. Dave Hodgins
Read more >

Arrest made for theft of Tour de Rock donation

Saanich police arrested a 36 -year-old man with a long history of petty crimes for stealing a gift basket donated for charity.
Read more >

Esquimalt police proposals to be made public within a month

Mayor Barb Desjardins agrees to release the documents by Sept. 21 after letters of approval from the RCMP and City of Victoria
Read more >
Drug shortage puts strain on pharmacies

Drug shortage puts strain on pharmacies

Six-month drug drought creating headaches for Victoria-area pharmacists
Read more >

Fight against invasive species right at your fingertips

The Report-a-Weed BC app is free to download and is available for both iPhones and Android phones
Read more >
Hookah regulations adrift in a haze

Hookah regulations adrift in a haze

Vancouver Island's top doctor issues warning on smoking vegetable products as smoking lounges gain following in Victoria
Read more >

Friends support young transplant recipient

This spring the News brought you the story of Evanne Fisher, the Colwood girl who had a heart transplant at just five weeks of age
Read more >
UVic to develop drone aircraft for civilian use

UVic to develop drone aircraft for civilian use

Jenner Richards foresees a not-so-distant future where any farmer in Greater Victoria could send an unmanned aircraft into the air
Read more >

Students push B.C. on transit changes

Greater Victoria students throw support behind the region’s municipalities who want greater control over B.C. Transit.
Read more >