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Tactics expert calls Victoria police action in Rauch death ‘least-worst choice’

Main portion of hearing now over, tentatively scheduled to reconvene for closing arguments on July 9

May 9, 2024 2:20 PM Read more >

Spring temperatures stay on par, but Vancouver Island drier than normal

April rainfall less than half the usual, most Island stations show

May 9, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

Victoria-based society awarded for raising awareness of Black history in B.C.

BCBHAS started in 1994

May 9, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Go bonkers for bats in Victoria during B.C.’s annual count

In 2023, volunteers counted 888 bats at 274 maternity roost sites

May 9, 2024 11:50 AM Read more >

18-year-old drug-impaired driver could face charges in Metchosin power-pole crash

Two people in the car left with minor injuries after crash into hydro pole

May 9, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

Vancouver encampment residents venture to Victoria legislature to be heard

Those tenting in Crab Park say politicians aren’t listening to their perspectives

May 8, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

B.C. to implement Reconciliation Action Plan for legislative assembly

The plan aims to further reconciliation within the provincial government

May 8, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

Former Plaza Hotel property in Victoria slated for redevelopment 5 years after fire

The fire was deemed suspicious by VicPD

May 8, 2024 11:20 AM Read more >

2 groups awards by Island Health for mental health advocacy in Victoria

Two participants won awards

May 7, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

Victoria project’s homelessness survivors call for reform at B.C. legislature

Report calls for 20K subsidized homes over next decade in Greater Victoria

May 7, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >