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$1.5 million restoration project announced for trestle along Galloping Goose Trail
The Swan Lake Trestle will also be undergoing some safety upgrades
BC group launches campaign to end daily religious prayers at provincial legislature
They aim to get 500 people to email their local MLA about the issue
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Thursday September 5th
Take in a free movie or some swing dancing lessons!
Dairy Queen is bringing back Pumpkin Pie Blizzards across Canada this month
Summer treat + fall flavours = 😍
Police arrest suspect barricaded in Shelbourne Street residence after 9 hour standoff
The 2200-block of Shelbourne Street was closed for hours as police dealt with the situation
9 Greater Victoria communities are among the top 25 places to retire in Canada...
And the best in B.C. is Langford
BC government caps maximum rent increase at 2.6% for 2020
Equal to the province's annual rate of inflation
One last summer feast: The 2019 Esquimalt Ribfest is happening this weekend
Lip-smacking ribs, brews, live music...what's not to love?!
Section of Shelbourne Street closed due to VicPD standoff with barricaded suspect (UPDATED)
BREAKING: GVERT negotiators are attempting to speak to a man barricaded in a residence
Victoria man struggling to pay bills after getting hit by drunk driver in downtown...
He is suffering from a range of injuries and PTSD
Nanaimo RCMP searching for missing 28-year-old man (UPDATED)
Jason Schnurr is experiencing "significant personal difficulties"
BC Transit extended late-night service hours start tonight
Stayin' out late tonight! 🙌
Air Canada and WestJet cancel flights to US cities amidst Hurricane Dorian
The storm has claimed 5 lives in the Bahamas and is headed towards Florida today
Lost Thetis Lake hiker found hours after ignoring 911 dispatcher instructions
Police had to use phone tracing technology to locate them
26 photos and videos of this year’s Saanich Fair last weekend (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)
Can you spot yourself? 😃
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Tuesday September 3rd
Welcome to a short work week!
Southbound Malahat traffic backed up after jacknifed camper incident
No injuries have been reported
GoFundMe created for single mom injured in high-speed collision in downtown Victoria
Cheryl's recent divorce cleared out her savings and doctors cannot say when she'll be able to return to work
Victoria thief steals vehicle, then attempts to rob owner’s apartment on Sunday
They got her address from insurance papers left in the vehicle
BC drivers traveling in both directions must stop for a school bus when lights...
PSA for back-to-school season 🛑
This major Canadian “chocolate bistro” quietly opened in Victoria last week
They've got 10 different flavours of chocolate on the menu 😍🍫
Tokyo Police Club will be performing in Victoria this month
They're performing at Capital Ballroom! 🎸
Island Health declares Hamsterly Beach at Elk Lake safe for swimming
But the advisory for Eagle beach remains in place
Cineplex is offering $6.99 movie tickets across Canada this Labour Day weekend
Time for a movie date! 😍
April Wine will be headlining this weekend’s Saanich Fair
Here's the full entertainment schedule this year!
Victoria Police searching for suspect who tried to kick down local business door (VIDEO)
They promptly ran away upon failing to do so
Safety improvements to Trans-Canada Hwy in Westshore will begin late September
Including a concrete meridian barrier
Saanich woman who suffered memory loss from workplace injury will remarry her husband next...
It made her forget ever meeting, falling in love with, and marrying her husband
Victoria Police searching for missing high risk 52-year-old man
Anyone who sees Vincent Slof or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911.
Two people turn themselves in for arson charges in Campbell River house fire
On June 25th, a fire destroyed one house and damaged others nearby
Two Vancouver Island men arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography
The images were detected by the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children
Saanich School District support staff issue strike notice
They are demanding comparable wages to their counterparts in Victoria and Sooke
VicPD seek public assistance in search for missing 27-year-old man
If you see Tomas Podhora, call 911.
RCMP search for 21-year-old Vancouver Island man wanted for alleged drug trafficking (UPDATED)
Police say Colt Dodge is actively avoiding arrest
Victoria kids set up Iced Tea booth to raise money for family of deceased...
When 9-year-old Carter Bonsdorf passed away, his friends decided to rally together and help out his family
CRD warns against swimming in Prior Lake due to toxic blue-green algae
They produce toxins that have a range of harmful effects on humans and pets
29-year-old man stabbed in Saanich for refusing to share his cigarettes
The suspect first punched the victim's girlfriend in the face, which is when he stepped in
VicPD searching for missing high risk 31-year-old woman (UPDATED)
If you see Morgan Fawcett or know where she is, call 911.
UVic students will study with prison inmates in new philosophy course this Fall
10 UVic students and 10 Wilkinson Road jail inmates will be studying works by influential writers and thinkers
Popular Victoria cookie shop closes downtown location
They'll now be operating out of their Uptown kiosk location 🍪
VicPD arrest alleged drug dealer operating near Esquimalt school
They also seized cash, suspected drugs, and a large amount of weapons
Major vehicle collision closes Highway 19 lanes on Vancouver Island
The highway is expected to be closed for at least an hour.
Camosun college will supply free menstrual products on Lansdowne campus washrooms
In the first floor men's and women's washrooms in the Library and Learning Commons
BC announces new 152-unit mixed income housing in View Royal
34 of those units will be rented out at $375/month
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Wednesday August 28th
Plenty of outdoor activities to help you soak up the sun! ☀️