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Good evening, Victoria! Drivers received a costly reminder to slow down and put their phones away during a two-hour enforcement blitz on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Helmcken Road exit. Officers issued 34 tickets, including 16 for cellphone use and eight for speeding more than 20 km/h over the limit in a construction zone. One driver was also handed a four-month driving prohibition.
Also making headlines tonight, 12 Greater Victoria beaches are currently considered unfit for swimming, five local restaurants have been recognized among Canada’s top outdoor dining spots, and The Guess Who are returning to Victoria next week!
Here’s what’s making news in and around Victoria tonight!
Today’s roundup · 11 stories |
Top story Crime The shooting followed a history of disputes between the neighbours. |
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 | Concerts In their first tour back since reclaiming the rights to “The Guess Who” name. |
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 | Concerts Shows and shopping across the city! |
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More Around the Region |
 | Sponsored Branded So much will be happening! |
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 | Environment To highlight Canada’s Key Biodiversity Areas. |
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 | Environment With nine issued this year. |
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 | Events With a newcomer on the list this year! |
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 | Crime Their windows were smashed. |
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 | News 34 iickets were handed out. |
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 | News Four were related to drug-impaired driving. |
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 | Events With headliners Doc Walker and Aaron Pritchett! |
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A little brain break Today’s Island Unscramble Rearrange the letters to find a familiar local place. TEHYAL Hint: This West Shore castle overlooks a famous garden and university. |
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Event · Victoria Join us for a day of fun! Christ Church Cathedral is hosting a FREE community celebration on Saturday, August 15, from 10:30 a.m. to… |
Event · Victoria Award-winning storyteller Andrew Bailey will premiere his latest “hilarious and heart-wrenching” show, Bad Stoic, at the 2026 Victoria Fringe Festival. Bad Stoic follows Bailey,… |
Event · Oak Bay The courtyard in Athlone Court on Oak Bay Avenue is alive with tasters offering samples of wines, beers, spirits and craft cocktails from 4… |
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