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UPDATE: West Shore RCMP investigating head-on collision on Sooke Road

A 41-year-old woman, a 65-year-old male and a youth passenger were taken to hospital

Jan 15, 2025 6:16 AM Read more >

Victoria tenants face uncertainty and rising rent in face of demolition

Tenants will have to relocate and lose previous lease agreements when development begins in spring 2025

Jan 15, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Quadra Island seafood processing company charged for alleged illegal fishing of prawns

If found guilty, the seafood processing company Walcan Seafood could face hefty fines

Jan 14, 2025 5:26 PM Read more >

Poilievre hammers carbon tax, 'hug-a-thug' policies during Island visit

Conservative leader touts warrior culture over woke culture as he tours pair of mid-Island businesses

Jan 14, 2025 2:26 PM Read more >

City of Victoria seeks input on car-free downtown development

Broughton Street is seeing an influx of future developments going through the planning process

Jan 14, 2025 1:45 PM Read more >

B.C.'s 1st physician assistants added in effort to treat rural health shortage

Two physician assistants have been hired to help in the emergency department

Jan 14, 2025 10:40 AM Read more >

Victoria rents jump 3% despite overall dip in 2024 Canadian rental market

National rents hit 17-month low with 3.2% drop, but B.C.’s capital sees increases across the board

Jan 14, 2025 10:24 AM Read more >

Butchart Gardens closing for two weeks for renewal

The gardens will reopen Feb. 3

Jan 14, 2025 9:40 AM Read more >

Day parole reinstated for man guilty of brutal 1980 Duncan murder

Kelly Toop, convicted in the 1980 death of Suzanne Seto, has day parole reinstated by a parole board

Jan 14, 2025 9:08 AM Read more >

B.C. eco-tour grizzlies less likely to be involved in human conflict

University of Victoria study of central coast show tourism done right not a driving factor

Jan 14, 2025 8:45 AM Read more >