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VicPD requests more dollars to police Canada Day festivities

More money is needed to bring more police officers on duty during the Victoria Police Department's busiest day of the year.

New Vic West crossing replaces overpass detour

The city will install a new signal crossing in Vic West to help pedestrians and cyclists navigate around the now-defunct rail bridge.

City eyes incentives for rental development

Victoria council agreed to explore a made-in-Victoria incentive program for developers to build new rental stock.
Tuning up the bells

Tuning up the bells

Carollers came out in groups to entertain shoppers and passersby in downtown Victoria

Projected Victoria city revenues fall short

Several sources of city revenue turned out to be less than budgeted in 2011, maxing out the city's conservative contingency fund.
Keeping the lines open

Keeping the lines open

VicPD’s 911 communications centre handled nearly 51,000 calls last year

Municipalities sign new collective agreements

Three new collective agreements have been signed, representing 11 bargaining units in Greater Victoria.

Victoria northern neighbourhoods see big value gains in housing

Burnside sees unparalleled increase in condo prices

Job training programs awarded to RRU, Camosun

The south Island’s unemployed will have a better chance of upgrading their job skills thanks to a $1.4-infusion of funds
VicPD fills West Division commander position

VicPD fills West Division commander position

Insp. Keith Lindner fills role once held by retiring inspector Darrell McLean