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Marijuana leadership void 'leaves room' for cities

Marijuana leadership void 'leaves room' for cities

Lawyers suggest other cities could follow Vancouver and regulate retail pot stores despite federal opposition

Local group to give Syrian refugee family new hope

A local group is doing its part to sponsor a Syrian refugee family and bring them to Victoria.
Election 2015: military policy a battleground

Election 2015: military policy a battleground

From veterans care to the long-awaited F-35 stealth fighter, parties pitch their approaches to the Canadian Forces
Lost hard drive holds 3.4M school records

Lost hard drive holds 3.4M school records

Education ministry can't say if data has been destroyed or stored in wrong place, investigations underway

Pandora development decision pushed back

Victoria city council's decision to approve or reject a proposed development on the St. Andrew's school site has been deferred to October.

Lawyers call for increases in legal services funding

Jamie Maclaren became a lawyer because he wanted to make a difference in people’s lives.

Maritime museum stands firm in staying in Greater Victoria

The Maritime Museum of B.C. in standing firm on its position to find a home in Greater Victoria, rather than relocating to another city.
Fixed link to Sunshine Coast to be studied

Fixed link to Sunshine Coast to be studied

Idea could eliminate need for ferry from Metro Vancouver to reach Sechelt, Powell River

Graffiti hot spots being turned into public art

The City of Victoria is getting set to launch a new program that will turn a number of graffiti hot spots into murals.
Detectives investigating more homicides this year

Detectives investigating more homicides this year

Detectives with the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) have investigated more homicides in Victoria this year.