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New BC Transit route will connect Victoria directly to Victoria International Airport

Starting September 8th!

Featured

More than a dozen new wildfires reported on Vancouver Island after powerful lightning storm

The lightning strikes were nonstop.

News

Lime e-bikes launching in Victoria this Friday

And are hosting an event for the launch.

Environment

12 Greater Victoria beaches currently deemed unfit for swimming

With nine issued this year.

Fire

20 wildfires are currently burning across Vancouver Island

Most were discovered over the weekend.

Branded

Indigenous culture takes centre stage at Malahat SkyWalk this weekend

So much will be happening!

News

New BC Transit route will connect Victoria directly to Victoria International Airport

Starting September 8th!

News

Cat lost while on Nanaimo-bound BC Ferries vessel now found

Tango was found near the terminal.

News

Sooke Road shut down near Royal Roads University after vehicle hits pole

Over 3,000 are without power due to the crash.

Concerts

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, August 25th

The Guess Who are in town! 🎶

Crime

VicPD seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant after leaving parole facility

Christopher Hinton left the facility on Friday, August 21st.

New BC Transit route will connect Victoria directly to Victoria International Airport

1 hour ago

Starting September 8th!

News

Cat lost while on Nanaimo-bound BC Ferries vessel now found

2 hours ago

Tango was found near the terminal.

News

Sooke Road shut down near Royal Roads University after vehicle hits pole

2 hours ago

Over 3,000 are without power due to the crash.

Concerts

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, August 25th

3 hours ago

The Guess Who are in town! 🎶

Crime

VicPD seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant after leaving parole facility

3 hours ago

Christopher Hinton left the facility on Friday, August 21st.

Community Partnership

Victoria Royals land Tri-City’s top scorer ahead of historic London Knights series

3 hours ago

WHL vs OHL!

Fire

32 wildfires now burning on Vancouver Island following weekend lightning storm

4 hours ago

Though most are ‘being held’ or ‘under control.’

Missing Person

VicPD seek public assistance locating missing 16-year-old girl

5 hours ago

She was reported missing on Sunday.

News

More than 42K cruise passengers expected in Victoria as season enters final stretch

7 hours ago

Another 15 cruise ships are expected to arrive.

Crime

Comox Valley RCMP warns public of fraudulent social media posts

7 hours ago

And advise residents to check their sources.

Events

Greek Fest returns to Victoria for two weekends this August and September

8 hours ago

To celebrate Greek cuisine, music and culture!

News

Cooler temperatures expected for Greater Victoria in this week’s weather forecast

8 hours ago

With some cloudy days.

Events

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, August 24th

1 day ago

Happy National Waffle Day! 🧇

Fire

More than a dozen new wildfires reported on Vancouver Island after powerful lightning storm

1 day ago

The lightning strikes were nonstop.

Crime

Duncan apartment fire leaves two dead and some injured: RCMP

3 days ago

Over 50 were displaced.

Fire

BC extending state of emergency due to wildfire risk across province

3 days ago

The state of emergency has been extended to August 29th.

News

8 places to get a waffle in Victoria to celebrate National Waffle Day

3 days ago

Chicken and waffles, anyone?

Elections

Esquimalt reminds voters mail-in ballots are available to those who need them

3 days ago

There will also be two advance voting days.

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New BC Transit route will connect Victoria directly to Victoria International Airport

More than a dozen new wildfires reported on Vancouver Island after powerful lightning storm

Lime e-bikes launching in Victoria this Friday

12 Greater Victoria beaches currently deemed unfit for swimming

20 wildfires are currently burning across Vancouver Island

Indigenous culture takes centre stage at Malahat SkyWalk this weekend

New BC Transit route will connect Victoria directly to Victoria International Airport

Cat lost while on Nanaimo-bound BC Ferries vessel now found

Sooke Road shut down near Royal Roads University after vehicle hits pole

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, August 25th

VicPD seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant after leaving parole facility

New BC Transit route will connect Victoria directly to Victoria International Airport

Cat lost while on Nanaimo-bound BC Ferries vessel now found

Sooke Road shut down near Royal Roads University after vehicle hits pole

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, August 25th

VicPD seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant after leaving parole facility

Victoria Royals land Tri-City’s top scorer ahead of historic London Knights series

32 wildfires now burning on Vancouver Island following weekend lightning storm

VicPD seek public assistance locating missing 16-year-old girl

More than 42K cruise passengers expected in Victoria as season enters final stretch

Comox Valley RCMP warns public of fraudulent social media posts

Greek Fest returns to Victoria for two weekends this August and September

Cooler temperatures expected for Greater Victoria in this week’s weather forecast

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, August 24th

More than a dozen new wildfires reported on Vancouver Island after powerful lightning storm

Duncan apartment fire leaves two dead and some injured: RCMP

BC extending state of emergency due to wildfire risk across province

8 places to get a waffle in Victoria to celebrate National Waffle Day

Esquimalt reminds voters mail-in ballots are available to those who need them

Indigenous culture takes centre stage at Malahat SkyWalk this weekend

This waterfront patio is one of the best places to soak up summer in Victoria

Soul of Vietnam Festival returns to Victoria’s Ship Point this August

Sidney’s massive one-day sidewalk sale returns this month (CONTEST)

Mayfair Shopping Centre’s annual Summer Block Party returns this weekend

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