Alistair Ogden
Former staff writer at Victoria Buzz.
Federal Budget 2018: Canada to invest $100 million in LEO satellites
No, they have nothing to do with horoscopes!
Federal Budget 2018: Everything you need to know about cannabis taxation
Until Tuesday, Canada's exact plan for cannabis taxes was still up in the air
Federal Budget 2018: Legal tender ended for $1000 bills
Got some vintage paper currency lying around?
Town hall to discuss saving rehab programs such as Woodwynn Farms
Woodwyn Farms, a therapeutic rehab program in Central Saanich, was slated for closure in January.
Alberta government suspends ban on BC wine
Now we can go back to drinking just one province-worth of booze 🍷
Bryan Adams to kick off “The Ultimate Tour” in Victoria this June
He will embark on a Canadian arena tour this summer, starting right here in Victoria!
Central Saanich man charged in animal cruelty case
Central Saanich Police have identified 32-year-old Daniel Howard Ruygrok for causing serious injuries to a dog.
UVic Anti-Abortion group puts on another controversial demonstration
The demonstration was protested by numerous students, including several who took down the flags and some who reportedly walked around topless.
“Tampon Tuesday” is coming to Hillside Mall next Saturday
United Way Greater Victoria is joining the Tampon Tuesday movement and collecting menstrual products to help people in need.
Beloved CBC Radio host and humorist Arthur Black dies after battle with cancer
His CBC radio show Basic Black ran for 19 years with over 600,000 listeners every week. He was also a successful writer, winning the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour three times.
Weather statement: Victoria could get more snow on Friday
Expect more snow this Friday ❄️☃️
This tweet perfectly demonstrates the City of Victoria’s response to snow
Isn't it ironic? 🎵
Google releases a map of the world’s favourite Olympic sports
Curling and bobsledding have a lot of fans in places you wouldn't expect.
Police release footage of man suspected of sexually assaulting 12-year-old (VIDEO)
Do you recognize this man?
Our Place’s “Coldest Night of the Year” Walk has already raised over $30,000
The February 24th walk for homelessness hasn't even happened yet and it's already a success!
V-Day Sooke to present one-night-only reading of The Vagina Monologues
The Vagina Monologues - the award-winning play by Eve Ensler - is coming to Sooke.
Inmate testifies that he sexually assaulted UVic students, rather than the accused
Jean Nadeau has claimed that he actually committed the crimes that David Robert Hope is on trial for.
Victoria Royals to host annual “Pink in the Rink” game on Saturday
Join the Royals in raising money for the BC Cancer Foundation!
Victoria could get up to 4 cm of snow today
Just when you thought Victoria had escaped a weekend of snowfall, mother nature is back at it again with more potential flurries.
How To Save Someone From Overdosing 101 (VIDEO)
These steps could save a life
Johnson Street Bridge engineering consultant sues Victoria for over $297,000
Another day, another Johnson Street Bridge drama...
A section of Highway 1 will have a lower speed limit starting on Monday
Planning to drive along the highway next week? You might want to read this.
WATCH: Saanich Police released a hilarious video about the Tide Pod Challenge
Highlights include plenty of dad jokes, a slow-motion "waterfall" scene, and the #nopodinyourbod hashtag.
City of Victoria Archives introduces new online search
The City of Victoria's Archives just got a whole lot more accessible
BC government announces minimum wage increase this summer
Starting in June, B.C.'s minimum wage will be bumped up by $1.30 per hour.
The raise will give minimum wage workers an hourly wage of...
Trees removed along Douglas Street to make way for bus lanes (PHOTOS)
One of Victoria's busiest streets is looking a little less green than usual... at least for the time being.
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley tweets pro-pipeline messages from Vancouver Islanders
Do these tweets from a select few Vancouver Islanders represent what you feel about the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion?
Several changes to ICBC will take effect on April 1st
No, this isn't April Fools joke. Unfortunately, neither is the corporation's projected net loss of $1.3 billion.
The BC Government will now tax Airbnb’s short-term rentals
After years of debates over short-term rental regulation, the BC government and Airbnb have come to an important agreement.
Former Burnside school to be turned into affordable housing
School's out, and affordable housing is in!
Today marks 10 years since Lindsay Buziak was murdered in Gordon Head
Saanich Police said they believe "multiple persons have personal and first-hand knowledge regarding the murder of Lindsay Buziak and have withheld this information from police."
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Victoria’s Fairmont Empress is kicking off February with a Career Fair
Don't miss this chance to take the next step in your career by working at one of Victoria's most historic landmarks!
Lifestyle Markets on Douglas Street will be giving out FREE samples all weekend!
Did someone say FREE!
Two Comox Valley students arrested in connection to high school closures
Mark R. Isfeld, G.P Vanier and Highland High Schools were all shut down on Thursday.
A river otter was reportedly “travelling down the road” in Saanich
And of course, Twitter users otterly loved it and responded
Driver in fatal crash on Gorge Road won’t face any charges
Saanich police believe the driver suffered a medical issue
46-year-old Victoria dad dies at Richmond trampoline park
The father was at the facility with his two children.
All Comox Valley high schools closed for the day after being deemed “not safe”
This decision was made based on a thorough investigation with the RCMP and with District staff.
Elton John to retire after Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour
He's already announced several concert dates in Canada...
Snowboarder who died on Mt Washington identified as 27-year-old father
He leaves behind his fiance and a 4-year-old son.
Dr. Bonnie Henry is the first woman ever to be named BC’s provincial health...
Dr. Henry will replace Dr. Perry Kendall, who has held the post since 1999.
Here’s what the transformed Times Colonist building will look like (PHOTOS)
The renamed "Victoria Press Building," will feature a brewery, a rooftop patio, and a residential tower.
Porta-potties are being lit on fire in downtown Vancouver
Meanwhile on the mainland...
Tofino Bus are crowdsourcing their name change and “Jeff” is in the lead
This could get interesting! 😂
The Queens of the Stone Age are coming to Victoria next week
This appearance is the band's first since frontman Josh Homme kicked a photographer's camera and sent her to hospital.
Amazon releases final 20 possible cities for its second headquarters
Back in October, the City of Langford announced that they'd officially submitted a bid to be the home of Amazon's second headquarters...
Comox Valley RCMP looking for suspects in two failed robberies
In both incidents, the suspects struggled with the victims but ended up empty-handed.
Renaming of Victoria’s Trutch Street debated at public meeting
Trutch's treatment of First Nations peoples is widely considered to be prejudicial and racist, even by 19th century standards.
Cineplex will give out free popcorn this Friday
There's just one catch...