Top Story 2 hours 'This was not a snap decision': North Saanich votes to close Wain Park pickleball courts North Saanich council has voted to permanently close the pickleball courts at Wain Park, largely due to noise concerns. Read the full story
6 mins Trudeau says universities must be trusted to manage campus as encampments crop up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says universities have to be trusted to manage their campuses as pro-Palestine student protesters set up encampments at several institutions across Canada.
23 mins B.C. police to make 'significant' announcement on Sikh leader's killing Homicide police in British Columbia say they will be providing a "significant update" on the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, amid reports that arrests have been made in the case.
40 mins 4.8 magnitude earthquake rumbles off coast of Vancouver Island A moderate earthquake rumbled several hundred kilometres off the coast of Vancouver Island on Thursday evening, according to Earthquakes Canada.
47 mins Video shows planes flying low in Saanich for invasive moth spray A plane was spotted flying low over the Gorge Friday morning as biological insecticide spraying to help reduce the spread of invasive spongy moths starts in Greater Victoria.
2 hours No ER closures coming to Port McNeill Hospital after staff found: Island Health Residents of North Vancouver Island can breathe a sigh of relief after Island Health said it managed to find staff to cover emergency room shifts at the Port McNeill Hospital this weekend.
2 hours 'This was not a snap decision': North Saanich votes to close Wain Park pickleball courts North Saanich council has voted to permanently close the pickleball courts at Wain Park, largely due to noise concerns.
2 hours Princess Anne to take part in B.C. ceremony bringing new ship into Pacific fleet Canada's first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel will officially be brought into the Pacific fleet today and Princess Anne, the sister of King Charles, is scheduled to take part in its commissioning ceremony.
3 hours Top court orders new trial for francophone B.C. man who was not given French option The Supreme Court is ordering a new trial for a francophone man in British Columbia who says he was not informed of his right to have a trial in the official language of his choice.
17 hours 'Practically giving them away': Thousands expected for annual Times Colonist book sale It starts with a table of contents. Or in this case, tables, upon tables, upon tables of contents in the Victoria Curling Club for the annual Times Colonist Book Sale this weekend.
17 hours VIBE: Weekend arts and entertainment snapshot for May 2-5 Here's your weekly rundown of some of some of the hot ticket arts and entertainment events happening over the next few days.
18 hours VicPD officer who fatally shot woman Christmas Day 2019 testifies at misconduct hearing Sgt. Ron Kirkwood defends his use of the ARWEN gun that day, saying instead of neglecting his duty, he's a victim of uncertain Victoria Police policy.
31 mins Foreign meddling 'did not affect' overall federal election results: inquiry report Foreign interference by China did not affect the overall results of the 2019 and 2021 general elections won by Justin Trudeau's Liberals, a federal commission of inquiry has found.
2 hours Canada will send $65M for humanitarian assistance and economic development to Lebanon International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced a $65-million aid package for Lebanon Friday.
19 hours Vets Affairs 'March holidays' post: 'In trying to be apolitical we became political' After a flood of angry comments, Veterans Affairs Canada staff found themselves working over the Easter weekend this year, scrambling to explain why one of the department's social media posts didn't actually mention the holiday.
Featured Story 17 hours 'Practically giving them away': Thousands expected for annual Times Colonist book sale It starts with a table of contents. Or in this case, tables, upon tables, upon tables of contents in the Victoria Curling Club for the annual Times Colonist Book Sale this weekend. Read the full story
3 weeks Opinion: ‘Ultimate challenge for Esquimalt council’: Thoughts from Mayor Barb Desjardins after approving 26-storey residential tower In May 2023, Esquimalt staff received the development application for 900 Carlton Place/900 Esquimalt Road, a key corner in Esquimalt. The application included 272 units of housing, commercial space, rental housing and a condominium tower at a height of 26 storeys.
1 month Opinion: Councillors in the CRD and Across BC Deserve Fair Pay In the past two years, Councils across the region have adjusted their remuneration and benefits to keep up with inflation and the realities of working an increasingly complex job.
1 month Opinion: Gentleman George, an inspiration for every young reporter Ian Haysom reflects on the life and legacy of George Garrett, the legendary CKNW radio reporter who died this week.