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Problem solver to politician: Sarah Riddell’s journey to run for Saanich North and the Islands

With a vision for better healthcare and better representation for women, Riddell went from public service to politician

Sep 10, 2024 4:47 AM Read more >

QUIZ: How much do you know about trains and railways?

Railway transportation has played a key role in Canadian history

Sep 8, 2024 4:50 AM Read more >

Bailey Parker of Virgin Radio is ready to 'Rock' with team of 17 for cancer

Parker's team has been training since May for Tour de Rock which aims to raise $1,000,000

Sep 6, 2024 1:31 PM Read more >

Ravenous raccoons have hungry eyes on Greater Victoria freezers

The BC SPCA wildlife rehab centre wants the community to donate unwanted frozen meat and fish

Sep 6, 2024 11:09 AM Read more >

Legacy gift from Victoria musician will help Conservatory students with costs

A portion of Thomas Underwood's $890,000 gift to The Victoria Conservatory of Music will be used for bursaries this year

Sep 6, 2024 9:17 AM Read more >

Little Jumbo closing in October citing 40% rent increase

The restaurant is iconic in the cocktail bar and restaurant scene

Sep 5, 2024 4:36 PM Read more >

Placemaking project celebrating lək̓ʷəŋən artworks launches in Victoria

The first parts of the art installation include umbrellas, marina gates and hummingbird banners at the Inner Harbour

Sep 5, 2024 8:37 AM Read more >

Seafloor sonar 'dinner bell' entices elephant seals off Vancouver Island

UVic researchers recorded never-before-seen behaviour of the elusive northern seals

Sep 5, 2024 5:08 AM Read more >

Sooke History: Muir family established farming tradition spanning the centuries

Home established by John and Ann Muir is the oldest continuously operating farm west of the Great Lakes

Sep 2, 2024 5:25 AM Read more >

Sidney’s Galleon Books is closing but The Haunted Bookshop carries on

Book Town has faded away but one shop still survives

Sep 1, 2024 5:05 PM Read more >