Curtis Blandy
Staff Writer/Reporter
This iconic pink diner will replace Brentwood Bay’s former Sassy’s Restaurant
It rhymes with ‘Lloyd’s’! 😲
Victoria witches will replace their brooms with paddleboards this weekend
Accessorize your life jacket with a pointy hat and cloak! 🧙
Hands off my hoagie: Oak Bay Police investigating rec centre sandwich theft
The suspects stole sandwiches and beer.
West Shore RCMP investigating two homes broken into through open garage door
Don’t forget to lock your doors!
Frankenstein’s monster will return to Craigdarroch Castle this October
Just in time for scary season. 🎃
Heavy police presence near Cedar Hill Middle School due to fake firearm: Saanich PD
It was an airsoft BB gun.
Witnesses sought after man exposed himself to woman in downtown Victoria
He then followed her for 4 blocks.
Knife-wielding suspect who threatened BC Transit driver wanted for attempted murder
He’s wanted for multiple incidents in Ontario.
12-year-old finds samurai sword on trail in Esquimalt
Police are looking to reunite it with it’s owner.
BC parents could save up to $550 per child starting in December
Then you’ll be able to afford a few more litres of gas.
5 things you can do to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation next...
Also known as Orange Shirt Day. 🧡
15 places in Victoria you can get official Orange Shirt Day t-shirts
All proceeds go toward Indigenous led charities and organizations.
There’s a demonstration happening today at BC Legislature in solidarity with Iranian women’s rights
Following the death of a 22-year-old Iranian woman.
Victoria approves motion to hand over John A. MacDonald statue to historical society
It was removed from city hall in 2018.
Cost of living for a single person in Victoria is now $3,494/month
Time to get a third job! 💸
RCMP investigating suspicious fire in downtown Parksville
No one was injured.
A new urgent care centre is now open at Gorge Road Hospital
Marking the sixth urgent care centre in Greater Victoria.
Victoria woman running for city council arrested in Langley
Her name may still be included on the ballot.
Here are all the candidates for Esquimalt’s next mayor and council members
There will only be one disappointed candidate in both races.
‘I can feel the chemistry’: The Victoria Royals gear up for their home opener...
Dan Price and Tyler Palmer give us a peek into the locker room before the first game.
Police search for more victims of sophisticated rental fraud in Victoria area
Two suspects have been arrested.
75,000th book delivered to the little free library network in Greater Victoria
What’s the best book you’ve gotten from a little free library? 📖
Vancouver Island’s own West Coast League strikes a deal with the MLB
Baseball fans rejoice! ⚾
Westshore Motorsports Park saw its last burnout this past weekend
The end of an era. 🏁
Victoria’s Belleville Terminal might get a massive makeover and they want your input
Redevelopment is projected to create 3,200 jobs.
VicPD identify source of blood trails in Esquimalt over the weekend
The person was found to be in significant medical and mental distress.
Here’s how Greater Victoria is recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
To be held on September 30th.
Amber Alert for 3-year old boy abducted by mother in Vancouver resolved safely
He was found near Calgary.
13 captures from Queen Elizabeth II’s procession and commemorative service in Victoria (PHOTOS)
It was a somber ceremony.
27 snaps of Rifflandia’s return to Victoria (PHOTOS)
Only 364 days until the next one!
Two men arrested following early morning shooting on Douglas Street: VicPD
The victim suffered a potentially life-altering injury.
Rifflandia just announced Pussy Riot will not be playing this Friday
Due to “unforeseen circumstances”
Nearly 100,000 BC Hydro customers lose power on southern Vancouver Island Friday afternoon
It’s being blamed on a transmission failure.
Police seek witnesses after person randomly stabbed multiple times in downtown Victoria
The suspect is still at large.
Here’s how you can get your pet on a beer label and support BC...
The real hard part is getting your camera shy pup to sit still for a portrait.
Tim Hortons smile cookies return to Greater Victoria for one week only
Turn that frown upside down! 🙃
BC health-care workers COVID-19 vaccination requirements will remain in place
For the foreseeable future.
Victoria’s CRAFT Beer Market has a brand new look and an official opening date
It’ll have 110 taps of ice-cold beer and an all season patio! 🍻
More doctors in Victoria opting to charge patients a monthly fee for their services
Can you put a price on good health?
Rental woes: The price of a 2-bedroom in Victoria is up 20.3% since this...
We’ve also been ranked the third most expensive market in Canada.
‘There is more to do’: Toxic drugs leave 192 BC residents dead in July...
That’s an average of 6.2 deaths per day for the month.
Victoria woman who is wanted by police also running for city council
She nearly hit officers with her vehicle on Canada Day.
Here’s how the Victoria Royals pre-season is going so far
The last game of the pre-season is tonight!
There’s a real life Jeopardy happening in downtown Victoria and it’s all for a...
Get your free good karma upon attendance.
Two companies in Greater Victoria fined over $200K for occupational safety violations
Last year, WorkSafeBC fines amounted to $7.9 million.