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UVic bans smoking within Ring Road

UVic bans smoking within Ring Road

“There hasn’t been any resistance to this,” said UVic spokesperson Patty Pitts, adding that extensive student and staff consultation has been conducted since the spring. “We did change our policy back in 2007, where we were asking people not to smoke within 10-metres of any buildings, but I understand we were still receiving complaints of second-hand smoke coming in through windows or venting systems.”
Greek Fest celebrates tenth year in Greater Victoria

Greek Fest celebrates tenth year in Greater Victoria

The much-loved celebration of Greek food, entertainment and culture takes place at the Greek Community Centre, on now through to Sept. 5.

Locker a treasure chest of pinched electronics

Most owners of devices contacted

Man stabbed in botched drug deal: police

Police say a drug deal gone awry could be to blame for a stabbing in downtown Victoria on Monday night

Woman, 57, allegedly attacks two Victoria cops

Woman now facing numerous charges, psychiatric evaluation

James set to run again for NDP

Carole James was the lone candidate at a NDP nomination meeting Sunday for the riding of Victoria-Beacon Hill

Human chain sheds light on mental health

Event organizer says gov’t must improve services for all ages

Two teens in hospital after pair of crashes

Girls running across busy roads were hit

Esquimalt council briefs

The delicate balance of encouraging businesses to clean up graffiti – on a reasonable timeline – was discussed by Esquimalt council Monday

Marina team sets geotechnical tests

Geotechnical engineers are at work on the proposed site of the Victoria International Marina this week.