Top Story 19 hours B.C. seeks federal approval to ban drug use in public spaces The B.C. government says it will ban public drug use and is working with the federal government to amend the decriminalization pilot project by banning public possession. Read the full story
14 hours What's in the water? Dirty water situation at Victoria condo getting clearer Repairs to a faulty water pump are the reason behind murky water at downtown Victoria condo building, but a week later an advisory is still in place until testing is completed.
14 hours Alleged wolf-dog in Coombs reportedly shot and killed A Coombs resident who's dog was killed by the alleged wolf-dog says he's heard from a reliable source that the wolf-dog has been shot and is dead.
14 hours B.C. sex offender pleads guilty to breaching supervision order following manhunt A high-risk sex offender who went on the run for 10 days in Vancouver has pleaded guilty to breaching his long-term supervision order and failing to attend court.
16 hours New 51-unit supportive housing building opens in Nanaimo A new supportive housing building has finished construction in Nanaimo and will offer 24/7 services for people at risk of homelessness, according to the province.
19 hours B.C. seeks federal approval to ban drug use in public spaces The B.C. government says it will ban public drug use and is working with the federal government to amend the decriminalization pilot project by banning public possession.
19 hours IIO says man’s injuries not considered ‘serious harm’ during 2020 Victoria arrest The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of BC says the injuries a man suffered while being arrested by Victoria Police in 2020 does not constitute “serious harm.”
19 hours RCMP find suspect vehicle in fatal hit-and-run near Duncan Mounties say they have identified the vehicle that’s believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a teenage girl near Duncan last week.
20 hours Victoria councillor says tax rates ‘too low’ as city approves 7.93% increase Victoria council has finalized the city's tax increase for the year, landing at 7.93 per cent for 2024.
21 hours 4 Victoria restaurants make it on list of top 100 brunch spots in Canada This week, OpenTable released its annual list of the top 100 brunch spots in Canada, and four restaurants in Greater Victoria made the cut.
23 hours Trapped orca swam out of lagoon overnight into Espinosa Inlet The orca that has been trapped in a lagoon near Zeballos for over a month swam past the sand bar overnight on her own, according to Ehattesaht-Chinehkints First Nation.
23 hours Island Health issues drug poisoning advisory for Greater Victoria, West Shore, Sooke Island Health has issued a drug poisoning/overdose advisory for Greater Victoria, West Shore and Sooke.
15 hours 15-year hunting ban and $10K penalty for man who baited, killed B.C. grizzly The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says a man has been fined $10,000 and banned from hunting for 15 years for illegally killing a grizzly bear near Elkford, B.C.
16 hours Britain's King Charles III will resume public duties next week after cancer treatment, palace says King Charles will resume some public duties next week following a three-month break to focus on his treatment and recuperation after he was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer.
16 hours B.C. food products recalled for possible Listeria contamination Federal authorities have issued a recall warning for a series of food products distributed in British Columbia due to possible Listeria contamination.
Featured Story 21 hours 4 Victoria restaurants make it on list of top 100 brunch spots in Canada This week, OpenTable released its annual list of the top 100 brunch spots in Canada, and four restaurants in Greater Victoria made the cut. Read the full story
2 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.