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
2 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.
59 mins 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.
2 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.
16 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.
17 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.
18 hours Pro-Palestinian encampments remain at UVic, VIU for 2nd day Encampments remain at UVic and at VIU for day two, but the administration at UVic maintains tents, and structures are not permitted.
19 hours Saanich police release more photos of $60K-worth of stolen art Saanich police have released more photos of Indigenous art items that were stolen from a home in early April.
19 hours Four excessive speeders caught, one impaired by drugs: West Shore RCMP West Shore RCMP says its officers caught four excessive speeders in the past week, including one who was impaired by drugs.
1 hour 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.
18 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.
19 hours Environmental groups criticize government walk-back on pollution impact assessment Environmental groups say the Liberal government is giving up its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions through proposed amendments to the federal Impact Assessment Act.
Featured Story 16 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.