Chris Campbell

A truck overturned near the Quadra Street off-ramp on Highway 17. (Screenshot/@ChillAsHellYYJ/Twitter)
A truck overturned near the Quadra Street off-ramp on Highway 17. (Screenshot/@ChillAsHellYYJ/Twitter)
Philip Marciniak posted on X about the District of Saanich’s new protected bike lane project on Gorge Road that is raised for cyclists, but not for motor vehicles. (Philip Marciniak photo)

‘Beyond parody’: Island town raising road to slow ‘fast-moving’ cyclists

New protected bike lane features two levels of road

Philip Marciniak posted on X about the District of Saanich’s new protected bike lane project on Gorge Road that is raised for cyclists, but not for motor vehicles. (Philip Marciniak photo)
Java Jo’s Cafe is known for hosting vintage car shows. (Java Jo’s Cafe photo/Facebook)

Beloved Victoria cafe closing over rising rent, ‘negative’ impact of shelters

But the owner has found a ‘mini’ location for January move

Java Jo’s Cafe is known for hosting vintage car shows. (Java Jo’s Cafe photo/Facebook)
A Sooke teacher has been banned from teaching. (Pixabay photo)

Sooke gym teacher banned after sexually exploiting teen student

Ian McKenzie admitted to using his position of power

A Sooke teacher has been banned from teaching. (Pixabay photo)
Girls’ softball players deserve better field conditions, says a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal complaint. (Karen Powell photo)
Girls’ softball players deserve better field conditions, says a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal complaint. (Karen Powell photo)

Girls’ softball teams accuse City of Victoria of discrimination over fields

Teams’ human rights complaint is headed to a hearing

Girls’ softball players deserve better field conditions, says a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal complaint. (Karen Powell photo)
Girls’ softball players deserve better field conditions, says a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal complaint. (Karen Powell photo)
B.C. car buyers are encouraged to get a vehicle inspected by a mechanic before buying it. (Pexels photo)

Victoria woman sues teen who sold her a car that immediately fell apart

Teen said the car didn’t give him any problems

B.C. car buyers are encouraged to get a vehicle inspected by a mechanic before buying it. (Pexels photo)
A home at 249 King George Terrace in south Oak Bay sold after 14 years on the Greater Victoria real estate market. (Engels and Volkers photo)

Oak Bay ‘masterpiece’ finally sells after 14 years on Greater Victoria market

Prices for this mansion went on a roller coaster ride

A home at 249 King George Terrace in south Oak Bay sold after 14 years on the Greater Victoria real estate market. (Engels and Volkers photo)
A tasting menu dish from the Ugly Duckling in Victoria. (Ugly Ducking/Instagram)

Two Victoria restaurants named on list of the best new eateries in Canada

Air Canada compiles a list of 30 new restaurants

A tasting menu dish from the Ugly Duckling in Victoria. (Ugly Ducking/Instagram)
More people are cycling in Greater Victoria, according to the CRD. (THE NEWS/files)

Cycling, active transportation ‘gaining traction’ in Greater Victoria

New survey results released saying a growing share of trips are active

More people are cycling in Greater Victoria, according to the CRD. (THE NEWS/files)
Roommates will have to get ultra-friendly if they are going to share a room together in a Victoria rental. (Pexels)

Victoria landlords now asking tenants to rent ‘half’ of a master bedroom

Ad on Facebook Marketplace wants strangers to share a bedroom

Roommates will have to get ultra-friendly if they are going to share a room together in a Victoria rental. (Pexels)
More people are cycling in Greater Victoria, according to the CRD. (THE NEWS/files)
More people are cycling in Greater Victoria, according to the CRD. (THE NEWS/files)
Every Child Matters is a vital message on Truth and Reconciliation Day. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
Every Child Matters is a vital message on Truth and Reconciliation Day. (Angie Mindus photo - Williams Lake Tribune)
The Norwegian Sun cruise ship’s passengers were set to get about a 10-hour stay in Victoria as the vessel docked at Ogden Point on July 18. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Victoria springs for $2.5M to build housing for hospitality workers

Money for 40-unit project comes from special fund

The Norwegian Sun cruise ship’s passengers were set to get about a 10-hour stay in Victoria as the vessel docked at Ogden Point on July 18. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
The Malahat often sees congestion. (Instagram/bokarrasvlogs)

Expect Malahat highway delays near Victoria as drainage work begins

Single-lane alternating traffic rules will apply in the evenings

The Malahat often sees congestion. (Instagram/bokarrasvlogs)
A Zellers pop-up store inside the Hudson’s Bay store at the Burlington Centre in Burlington,Ont. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Hudson’s Bay Co.)
A Zellers pop-up store inside the Hudson’s Bay store at the Burlington Centre in Burlington,Ont. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Hudson’s Bay Co.)
A Zellers pop-up store inside the Hudson’s Bay store at the Burlington Centre in Burlington,Ont. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Hudson’s Bay Co.)
A Zellers pop-up store inside the Hudson’s Bay store at the Burlington Centre in Burlington,Ont. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Hudson’s Bay Co.)
Not all rental units are getting snapped up by renters. (Ron Cogswell/Flickr)

Move-in bonuses, free parking offered by ‘desperate’ Victoria landlords

It’s a crowded rental market, but not all places getting snapped up

Not all rental units are getting snapped up by renters. (Ron Cogswell/Flickr)
A Victoria Clipper ferry service boat. (Black Press Media file photo)
A Victoria Clipper ferry service boat. (Black Press Media file photo)
HeroWork executive director Paul Latour (right) in the warehouse with HeroWork volunteers finishing shelves for the Mustard Seed food bank. (News files)

Spiraling construction costs force Greater Victoria organization to close

HeroWork renovated spaces for local charities

HeroWork executive director Paul Latour (right) in the warehouse with HeroWork volunteers finishing shelves for the Mustard Seed food bank. (News files)
Jeremy Gordaneer (right) has been identified by his wife Thea Patterson (left) as the man killed in Rockland Aug. 31, 2021. (Jeremy Gordaneer/Facebook)
Jeremy Gordaneer (right) has been identified by his wife Thea Patterson (left) as the man killed in Rockland Aug. 31, 2021. (Jeremy Gordaneer/Facebook)
Rachel Camire is a traffic control person from Langford who works for Universal Group. (Photo courtesy of WorkSafeBC)

‘Threats’ and ‘brushing their hair’: Greater Victoria traffic controller sees the worst

Worker from Langford speaks out about dangers from drivers at cone zones

Rachel Camire is a traffic control person from Langford who works for Universal Group. (Photo courtesy of WorkSafeBC)