Top Story 17 hours Here’s why Victoria’s bike lane project cost $65.5M, nearly double original price The City of Victoria says its all ages and abilities (AAA) cycling network project, which is in its final stages, cost an estimated $65.5 million to build, nearly double the original price tag set in 2016. Read the full story
18 mins Most Denman to Buckley Bay sailings cancelled for mechanical issue: BC Ferries A mechanical difficulty with the cable system has led to the cancellation of almost all of the sailings between Denman Island West and Buckley Bay on Wednesday.
47 mins Dental care program accepting claims for 1 million seniors More than 1,200 seniors have already visited a dentist and had their claims processed by the federal government's new dental care plan, the Liberals announced Wednesday.
2 hours A 21-gun salute will welcome the Princess Royal to Victoria this weekend The sounds of a 21-gun salute will echo through the Esquimalt Harbour this weekend to welcome the Princess Royal in Victoria.
14 hours Indigenous group demands apology from SD61 on removal of school liaison officer program Nearly a year after the Greater Victoria School District voted to remove liaison officers from its schools, an Indigenous group is calling for an apology.
14 hours New numbers show Indigenous people get paid less in the workforce A new report by Statistics Canada shows that Indigenous people earn significantly less per hour than non-Indigenous people.
15 hours 'This is so beautiful': Campbell River pilot takes grandma, 96, on flight of her life A heartwarming flight out of Campbell River has captured one man's greatest loves: his family and flight.
15 hours Qualicum First Nation-owned gas station gives unique community service The Qualicum First Nation has opened a new gas station near Horne Lake that provides a water reservoir for firefighting in the community.
15 hours 'A buick to a fly': Realtor says new short term rental rules aren't having desired impact A Victoria real estate agent estimates the new legislation freed up 100 to 200 units for long-term housing in the capital city.
16 hours Cosmic Wonder: Teen author's exploration of the galaxy's great mysteries gets rave reviews Hellner-Mestleman's brain may be slightly larger than most, and it's propelled him to publish his passions on paper.
17 hours Here’s why Victoria’s bike lane project cost $65.5M, nearly double original price The City of Victoria says its all ages and abilities (AAA) cycling network project, which is in its final stages, cost an estimated $65.5 million to build, nearly double the original price tag set in 2016.
18 hours Camosun College film studio plans on pause as deal with proponent falls through Plans to build a soundstage for TV and film productions at Camosun College's Interurban Campus are heading back to the storyboard.
56 seconds Campus protests: Israeli academics say their universities are 'best chance' for peace One of the demands of pro-Palestinian activists who have set up protest encampments on university campuses in Canada and the United States is a severing of ties with Israeli universities.
52 mins Court rejects students' request for injunction against McGill encampment Pro-Palestinian activists who have pitched their tents on the McGill University campus scored a legal victory on Wednesday when a Quebec judge rejected a request for an injunction to stop their protest.
57 mins B.C's auditor general to review government's response to 2021 Lytton wildfire British Columbia's auditor general says his office is doing a review of the province's response to the 2021 wildfire that devastated the community of Lytton, B.C.
14 hours A 21-gun salute will welcome the Royal Princess to Victoria this weekend at the Canadian Forces Base in Esquimalt
14 hours A 21-gun salute will welcome the Royal Princess to Victoria this weekend at the Canadian Forces Base in Esquimalt
Featured Story 15 hours 'This is so beautiful': Campbell River pilot takes grandma, 96, on flight of her life A heartwarming flight out of Campbell River has captured one man's greatest loves: his family and flight. 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.