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Healthcare

Another 115 dead in February in BC from decade-long toxic drug crisis

18,289 have died since April 2016.

Featured

Victoria to consider new 179-unit apartment becoming co-op housing

Through a $677,500 grant.

News

Here’s why gas prices in Greater Victoria should drop by 10 cents a litre this Monday

Gas prices are currently averaging 209.9 cents per litre.

Events

Massive book sale returns to Victoria with thousands expected to attend

One of the city’s most popular annual events is back this spring. 📚

Community Partnership

New Music Monday: The Projectors release music video for single off new album

It all started with a song that sounded like The Strokes.

Arts

Iconic ‘Benji’s Quiz’ nears two-decade milestone of entertaining Victoria

Almost 20 years of the “Inky Dinky.”

Events

Avast ye! Esquimalt Buccanneer Days will return to Esquimalt in May

Wakey, Wakey! 🏴‍☠️

Healthcare

Another 115 dead in February in BC from decade-long toxic drug crisis

18,289 have died since April 2016.

News

Here’s why you might see white smoke in downtown Victoria today

Don't be alarmed!

Charity

Habitat for Humanity Victoria launches program for critical repairs to homes in need

And they’re seeking volunteers.

News

Bay Street bridge to be fully closed in both directions for overnight work this Thursday

Between 9 p.m. and midnight.

Avast ye! Esquimalt Buccanneer Days will return to Esquimalt in May

37 minutes ago

Wakey, Wakey! 🏴‍☠️

Healthcare

Another 115 dead in February in BC from decade-long toxic drug crisis

56 minutes ago

18,289 have died since April 2016.

News

Here’s why you might see white smoke in downtown Victoria today

1 hour ago

Don't be alarmed!

Charity

Habitat for Humanity Victoria launches program for critical repairs to homes in need

2 hours ago

And they’re seeking volunteers.

News

Bay Street bridge to be fully closed in both directions for overnight work this Thursday

19 hours ago

Between 9 p.m. and midnight.

News

VicPD release images of suspect in armed gas station robberies

19 hours ago

He allegedly pointed a gun at an employee.

Entertainment

A documentary about iconic water bombers is premiering in Port Alberni next week

20 hours ago

On the Hawaii Mars and Philippine Mars! ✈️

Events

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, April 16th

20 hours ago

Time to get artsy! 🎨

Housing

Ground breaking ceremony held for new 43-unit rental apartment building in Victoria

20 hours ago

Expected to welcome tenants in 2028.

Arts

Victoria film distributors host local screening of unique indie film ‘In the Glow of Darkness’

21 hours ago

Following the success of their first screening of ‘The Pee Pee Poo Poo Man.’

Business

Vancouver Island businessman acquires popular Cowichan Valley golf course

22 hours ago

No changes have been announced.

Food and Drinks

Tacofino set to open second restaurant in Tofino as brand returns to its roots

22 hours ago

Right at the town’s first four-way stop.

Housing

Victoria to consider new 179-unit apartment becoming co-op housing

1 day ago

Through a $677,500 grant.

Arts

Improv festival returning to Victoria’s Intrepid Theatre next week

1 day ago

For its sixth year! 🎭

Housing

Salvation Army and City of Victoria open 13 new emergency shelter beds for unhoused

1 day ago

Bringing their total bed stock to 66.

News

Victoria-based festival warns public after being target of vendor scam

1 day ago

Organizers urge vendors to beware!

Events

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, April 15th

2 days ago

Trivia, Jazz, and DIY!

News

BC declared toxic-drug deaths a public-health emergency 10 years ago today

2 days ago

More than 18,000 people have died from toxic drug overdose since.

News

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Another 115 dead in February in BC from decade-long toxic drug crisis

Victoria to consider new 179-unit apartment becoming co-op housing

Here’s why gas prices in Greater Victoria should drop by 10 cents a litre this Monday

Massive book sale returns to Victoria with thousands expected to attend

New Music Monday: The Projectors release music video for single off new album

Iconic ‘Benji’s Quiz’ nears two-decade milestone of entertaining Victoria

Avast ye! Esquimalt Buccanneer Days will return to Esquimalt in May

Another 115 dead in February in BC from decade-long toxic drug crisis

Here’s why you might see white smoke in downtown Victoria today

Habitat for Humanity Victoria launches program for critical repairs to homes in need

Bay Street bridge to be fully closed in both directions for overnight work this Thursday

Avast ye! Esquimalt Buccanneer Days will return to Esquimalt in May

Another 115 dead in February in BC from decade-long toxic drug crisis

Here’s why you might see white smoke in downtown Victoria today

Habitat for Humanity Victoria launches program for critical repairs to homes in need

Bay Street bridge to be fully closed in both directions for overnight work this Thursday

VicPD release images of suspect in armed gas station robberies

A documentary about iconic water bombers is premiering in Port Alberni next week

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, April 16th

Ground breaking ceremony held for new 43-unit rental apartment building in Victoria

Victoria film distributors host local screening of unique indie film ‘In the Glow of Darkness’

Vancouver Island businessman acquires popular Cowichan Valley golf course

Tacofino set to open second restaurant in Tofino as brand returns to its roots

Victoria to consider new 179-unit apartment becoming co-op housing

Improv festival returning to Victoria’s Intrepid Theatre next week

Salvation Army and City of Victoria open 13 new emergency shelter beds for unhoused

Victoria-based festival warns public after being target of vendor scam

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, April 15th

BC declared toxic-drug deaths a public-health emergency 10 years ago today

Healing Hearts Run returns to Royal Roads to support families through loss

The ultimate champagne and cake experience is coming to Hatley Castle this April

This Victoria conference is tackling menopause head-on this May

Over 200 young entrepreneurs are taking over Victoria’s Bay Centre this Saturday

Belfry Theatre wraps milestone season with moving play ‘Casey and Diana’

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