Local News

Victoria transit accessibility advisory group seeks new members

Deadline to apply to be a committee member is Feb. 1

Jan 17, 2025 12:26 PM Read more >

Victoria sees 16% drop in housing starts despite rise in national numbers

There were 4,185 housing starts of all types across Greater Victoria in 2024

Jan 17, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Dock talk: Esquimalt dives into shoreline options for public use

Township looking at 18 potential sites on the Gorge Waterway and the southern shoreline of Esquimalt

Jan 17, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

Sooke CAO highlights growth, resilience in year-end report

Roundabout completion, environmental upgrades, and emergency responses cap a year of progress, CAO Raechel Gray tells council

Jan 17, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

Moving on up: Sidney one of the top relocation destinations in Canada

In 2024, the town is among the top five B.C. cities for relocation, according to U-Haul

Jan 17, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Tie vote delivers setback for downtown Victoria arts hub funding

The motion to provide a $250,000 grant to establish a Johnson Street arts hub was defeated in a 3-3 tie vote

Jan 16, 2025 4:45 PM Read more >

Victim of 'vicious' Colwood dog attack calls for animal control bylaw review

Cindy Andrew suffered numerous injuries, while her dog Farley was left with a bite wound and bruised abdomen

Jan 16, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Victoria Police investigates hit-and-run in Fernwood neighbourhood

Pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment

Jan 16, 2025 4:29 PM Read more >

Saanich students report being invited to get in stranger's vehicle

Saanich police remind residents to report suspicious activity after a group of students invited into a stranger's vehicle

Jan 16, 2025 3:49 PM Read more >

Early birds: Photographer spots Brant geese at Central Saanich beach

Brant geese usually arrive on Vancouver Island in the Parksville-Qualicum Beach area in late February

Jan 16, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >