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New eco-friendly air traffic control tower going in at Victoria’s airport

Tower to have improved line-of-sight, as well as being state-of-the-art and LEED certified

May 14, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Parksville Fire Rescue responds to brush fire near gas station

Firefighters prevent spread blaze from spreading to adjacent buildings

May 14, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

3 B.C. districts getting child care integrated in schools

Chilliwack, Nanaimo-Ladysmith, Nechako Lakes first school districts involved in new program

May 14, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Safety options floated in wake of Highway 19 payphone closures

Highway part of Vancouver Island trunk radio system

May 14, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Plethora of problems for Victoria families with children of complex needs

Families can claim up to $22,000, but it’s not enough

May 14, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

University of Victoria report sets actions, priorities for wildfire management

The report was the first publication under the POLIS Wildfire Resilience Project

May 14, 2024 11:06 AM Read more >

Bears breach insecure garbages daily as Greater Victoria deterrence effort eyed

Conservation officers fielding lots of calls daily about bears in improperly stored trash

May 14, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival returns for 161st year

The festival will offer food, dancing, whiskey tasting and heavy sports events

May 14, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Dozens of Victoria liquor store employees strike, ask for fair wage

Cascadia Liquor employees have been on strike for almost two weeks

May 13, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: VicPD locate woman last seen in View Royal

68-year-old woman found safe, police say

May 13, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >