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From roadside to 9 stores, Saanich small business a ‘jamming’ success

Little will incorporate community members’ requests and introduce new flavours

May 20, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Victoria fire crews shut down shed blaze before it spreads to nearby homes

Full platoon called out for Friday afternoon fire

May 18, 2024 1:10 PM Read more >

Runners swarm Oak Bay streets in half marathon

Resident scan expect road closures near Windsor Park and on Beach Drive on Sunday

May 18, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Victoria not keeping B.C. in the loop as Pandora bylaw sweeps continue

Tents and other belongings taken in much larger sweep on Thursday (May 16) yet to be returned

May 17, 2024 4:37 PM Read more >

UVic faculty and students refute university’s protest encampment accusations

Public statements don’t align with reality on campus, faculty members say

May 17, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Businesses call for pause, rethink on bike-lane plans for Equimalt Road

Council will possibly make changes and create alternative routes

May 17, 2024 3:05 PM Read more >

Saanich police looking for 2 men allegedly approaching young girls

In one incident a girl was asked for a phone number, in another a girl was offered a car ride

May 17, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island gets off light as first wildfire smoke drifts to the coast

Light smoke should abate overnight and clear Saturday

May 17, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Rebrand for Huntingdon Manor Hotel in Victoria

More than 38 loft rooms were renovated

May 17, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Nanaimo woman wins award for work with Vancouver Island Crisis Society

The ‘small, but mighty’ team received over 43,000 calls last year

May 17, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >