Mariah Burchell
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Health care workers whose services have been contracted out for over 20 years return...
This change is set to benefit 235 workers at 6 health care facilities in Victoria
BC health officials report 341 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, November 26th
68 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
Victoria Buzz will be hanging out at UVic all day this Giving Tuesday (CONTEST)
Stop by and help us support 24 funds in 24 hours!
22 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend, November 27th-28th
Shop til you drop! 🛍️
Canadian pop princess Avril Lavigne to make Victoria stop on first nationwide tour in...
She's back, and she's bringing her sk8er boi with her. 🛹
Here’s a list of awesome silent auction items you can win in support of...
Including a massive Canucks vacation package!
BC health officials report 424 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, November 25th
63 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
Santa Claus returns to Westshore Town Centre for photos this holiday season
Your pet can meet him too! 🎅
Nanaimo RCMP looking to identify suspect who attacked 82-year old museum volunteer
The suspect fled on foot.
Here’s where you can find BC Transit’s Santa Bus around Victoria this December
Ho-ho-ho hop on a bus this holiday season! 🎅
BC health officials report 322 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, November 24th
42 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
Multiple weather warnings have been issued for both BC’s interior and coastal areas
A series of storms will hit BC tonight and continue through to next week
BC first province in Canada to implement a minimum five days paid sick leave
Employees will get a minimum of 5 paid sick days starting January 1st 2022
This new bottle-return location in Saanich sorts your bottles for you and pays you...
No more sticky hands! 🙏
Oak Bay police seeking public assistance in locating missing 46-year old man (UPDATED)
Update: He has been located and is safe.
BC health officials report 324 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, November 23rd
36 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
Here’s how vaccinations will roll out for children aged 5 to 11 across BC
Nearly 90,000 children have already been registered.
6 Craft Markets and Fairs in and around Victoria to check out this holiday
All your Christmas shopping in one place! 🎁
British Columbia ranks as the worst Canadian province for distracted driving
Put the phone down! 📱
24 ways you can give back next week during UVic’s Giving Tuesday event (CONTEST)
We're giving away a $100 VISA gift card to celebrate! 🎉
BC health officials report 1,052 new cases of COVID-19 for a three-day period on...
159 new cases and 2 new deaths were reported in the Island Health region.
Nanaimo RCMP seeking public assistance in locating missing 32-year old woman (UPDATED)
UPDATE: Stephanie Thomas has been located and is safe.
The 30th annual Festival of Trees has officially kicked off at the Bay Centre
With over 70 Christmas trees decorated by local businesses! 🎄
West Saanich Road re-opens both lanes after closure due to last week’s heavy rainfall
Traffic control will be onsite to assist in directing single lane alternating traffic.
BC health officials report 497 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, November 19th
71 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
Gas purchases on Vancouver Island now limited to 30 litres per trip
The government order is in effect until December 1st.
VicPD seeking public’s help in locating missing 40-year-old man (UPDATED)
UPDATE: He has been located and is safe.
Majority of Canadians support vaccine passports in offices according to a new study
People 55 and over were most in favour of implementing the passports
Canadians visiting US for under 72 hours will no longer have to provide a...
Beginning November 30th.
20 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend, November 20th-21st
Stay local and don’t panic buy! 🤦
Here’s where you can get your Victoria Firefighter calendar this year
Winter time is heating up! 🔥
Health Canada approves COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11
There are an estimated 360,000 young British Columbians eligible for the vaccine
BC health officials report 468 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, November 18th
72 new cases and one death was reported in the Island Health region.
BC to provide financial assistance for residents affected by flooding and landslides
Applications for Disaster Financial Assistance are available online now.
VicPD responding to report of stabbing incident between students at Esquimalt High School
There is no further risk to students or the nearby community.
Vancouver comedian Ed Hill brings the laughs to Victoria’s Duke Saloon next month
Following the debut of his first ever Amazon special!
Saanich Police identify man involved in Monday’s alleged child-luring incident
It was determined to be a misunderstanding
Police seek information in the sudden death of woman on Wharf Street Wednesday morning
The cause of death is unknown at this time.
BC health officials report 324 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, November 17th
This marks the province's 5th straight day with less than 400 new cases.
Saanich Police look to identify suspect in attempted child-luring incident on Monday
The 10-year-old was approached by a man in a vehicle near Claremont Secondary School.
9-1-1 operators on Vancouver Island receiving influx of calls regarding Malahat closure
It’s not an information line.
BC health officials report 338 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, November 16th
42 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
Multiple sections of West Saanich Road closed after yesterday’s heavy rainfall
Flooding has caused road erosion in the area.
A brand new German/Swiss-inspired restaurant is opening in downtown Victoria on Wednesday
The menu includes a full slate of schnitzels!
Malahat partially re-opened to alternate single lane traffic after Monday’s flooding
Major delays are expected.
BC health officials report 1,270 new cases of COVID-19 for a three-day period on...
183 new cases and 8 new deaths were reported in the Island Health region.
VicPD searching for 46-year old man wanted for multiple charges, including uttering threats and...
He is also wanted by North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP on four additional warrants.
10 places to enjoy a delicious charcuterie board with your friends in Victoria
Or all to yourself! 🙊
This low-impact workout is easy on your body and only takes 20-minutes per day
And you can see results in two twenty minute sessions per week!