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News

Gas prices in Victoria surge past $2.10 as global oil shock hits pumps

It jumped 15-cents overnight.

Featured

Memorial on Pandora was made to remember unhoused community member who passed

For Haley Leeworthy.

Events

Last-minute scramble won’t stop annual ‘Ginger Run’ in Victoria

A St. Patrick’s Day tradition! 🍀

Events

Sunfest announces stellar 2026 lineup featuring Jon Pardi and Tyler Hubbard

At Laketown Ranch near Cowichan Lake.

News

Victoria Royals to host London Knights in first-ever ‘Clash of the Kingdoms’ series

At the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre!

Community Partnership

New Music Monday: Slugger releases new album and embraces new band members

For fans of 90s indie/alt-rock.

Crime

Suspect arrested following bank robbery at Tillicum Mall TD branch

The suspect remains in custody.

Finance

Sidney approves 2026 budget with tax increase of nearly 10%

Council brought it down from over 12%.

Events

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, March 19th

The Goo Goo Dolls are in town! 🎶

Crime

Saanich Police renew focus on investigating stolen First Nations art collection

The alleged theft occurred in April 2024.

Health

Nearly 100 US-trained healthcare workers now serving Island Health

With different roles.

Suspect arrested following bank robbery at Tillicum Mall TD branch

17 hours ago

The suspect remains in custody.

Finance

Sidney approves 2026 budget with tax increase of nearly 10%

17 hours ago

Council brought it down from over 12%.

Events

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, March 19th

18 hours ago

The Goo Goo Dolls are in town! 🎶

Crime

Saanich Police renew focus on investigating stolen First Nations art collection

18 hours ago

The alleged theft occurred in April 2024.

Health

Nearly 100 US-trained healthcare workers now serving Island Health

18 hours ago

With different roles.

News

Two Saanich council members push to scrap provincial housing targets

18 hours ago

Two councillors claim the targets were impossible to meet.

Branded

Shine Gala returns to the Fairmont Empress for a dazzling night of fashion, food, and fun

20 hours ago

All in support of the BC Children’s Hospital! ✨

News

Gas prices in Victoria surge past $2.10 as global oil shock hits pumps

20 hours ago

It jumped 15-cents overnight.

News

Tim Hortons offering refunds for thousands of recalled donut mugs

21 hours ago

Due to a burn hazard.

Business

Victoria’s longest-running whale watching company shuts down after 41 years

22 hours ago

The end of an era.

Finance

Bank of Canada proves experts right by holding interest rate amid global uncertainty

22 hours ago

The rate was held at 2.25%.

Entertainment

A kid-friendly food crawl just launched in Victoria this month

22 hours ago

And includes access to the Royal BC Museum!

Business

New Salvation Army Thrift Store opening in Sidney this week

23 hours ago

It’ll be stocked with clothing, household items, electronics, books and more.

Arts

Local teens bring ‘Grease’ to life on stage in Victoria this April

2 days ago

From April 23rd to 26th! 🎭

News

CRD warns of dangerous blue-green algae spread in Elk Lake

2 days ago

And for Beaver Lake.

News

Memorial on Pandora was made to remember unhoused community member who passed

2 days ago

For Haley Leeworthy.

News

View Royal councillor stepping down ahead of new role with Saanich Police

2 days ago

He was promoted to Deputy Chief.

Events

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, March 18th

2 days ago

Happy hump day!

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Gas prices in Victoria surge past $2.10 as global oil shock hits pumps

Memorial on Pandora was made to remember unhoused community member who passed

Last-minute scramble won’t stop annual ‘Ginger Run’ in Victoria

Sunfest announces stellar 2026 lineup featuring Jon Pardi and Tyler Hubbard

Victoria Royals to host London Knights in first-ever ‘Clash of the Kingdoms’ series

New Music Monday: Slugger releases new album and embraces new band members

Suspect arrested following bank robbery at Tillicum Mall TD branch

Sidney approves 2026 budget with tax increase of nearly 10%

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, March 19th

Saanich Police renew focus on investigating stolen First Nations art collection

Nearly 100 US-trained healthcare workers now serving Island Health

Suspect arrested following bank robbery at Tillicum Mall TD branch

Sidney approves 2026 budget with tax increase of nearly 10%

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, March 19th

Saanich Police renew focus on investigating stolen First Nations art collection

Nearly 100 US-trained healthcare workers now serving Island Health

Two Saanich council members push to scrap provincial housing targets

Shine Gala returns to the Fairmont Empress for a dazzling night of fashion, food, and fun

Gas prices in Victoria surge past $2.10 as global oil shock hits pumps

Tim Hortons offering refunds for thousands of recalled donut mugs

Victoria’s longest-running whale watching company shuts down after 41 years

Bank of Canada proves experts right by holding interest rate amid global uncertainty

A kid-friendly food crawl just launched in Victoria this month

New Salvation Army Thrift Store opening in Sidney this week

Local teens bring ‘Grease’ to life on stage in Victoria this April

CRD warns of dangerous blue-green algae spread in Elk Lake

Memorial on Pandora was made to remember unhoused community member who passed

View Royal councillor stepping down ahead of new role with Saanich Police

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, March 18th

Shine Gala returns to the Fairmont Empress for a dazzling night of fashion, food, and fun

Over 35 creative workshops coming to Westshore Town Centre this spring break

The Great Canadian Bash returns to Starlight Stadium headlining Our Lady Peace

Victoria entrepreneur builds golf brand with uniquely designed waterproof bags

Here’s a tasty new way Victorians can help fight food insecurity in March

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