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‘Keep the old one’: New sign at Thetis Lake prompts internet backlash (UPDATED)

Safe to say people are not fans of it.

Cowichan Valley artist to have his work displayed at art galleries in Italy and...

Hildebrand has been creating art for 50 years!

Here’s why hundreds of Victorians lined up for hours for tacos this Saturday

Tacos and donuts will always be a winning combo. 🌮🍩

Here’s what ‘intersectional environmentalism’ means and how Victoria can benefit from it

It’s not as complicated as you may think!

Here’s what you need to know about Victoria’s Chinese Lunar New Year parade

Happening January 29th! 🐲🐰🎉

Watch as two Nanaimo boys receive signed Bo Horvat stick lost by airline (VIDEO)

Fin himself delivered the stick to make sure it made it there safely!

What goes in your blue box: BC releases new list of recyclables

Including single-use coffee cups!

Major improvements underway at Langford Lake include a new floating dock (PHOTOS)

Plus an improved turtle habitat! 🐢

These were Vancouver Island ‘s most popular library books of 2022

You should really check these out. 👀

10 Victoria-based musicians to add to your playlist in 2023

You heard it first! 🎶

‘An essential service’: BC says $10-a-day child care to reach more parents in 2023

Over 1,375 child care spaces will be added this month.

‘They’re just irreplaceable’: Victoria art gallery sees over $42,000 in stone carvings stolen (VIDEO)

Two of the creators of these carvings have passed away.

US Coast Guard saves sailor and two dogs with help from Victorians (VIDEO)

The small sailboat ran aground off Vancouver Island.

Inspired by passion: Victoria woman empowering young women through martial arts

“90% of women have a freeze response.”

Victoria director creates film to expose increase in human trafficking on Vancouver Island

Tied to a Lie will be finished early next year.

Victoria’s iconic Cherry Bomb Toys finds new home for storefront and toy museum

A New Hope is that the new spot will open on May the fourth.

Our Place to feed Victoria’s struggling population a proper Christmas dinner

For those worried about putting food on the table.

Camosun receives nearly $1.3 million donation to open doors for women in trades

Over 1,000 women have benefitted!

Text alert system goes live to warn Vancouver Island communities of toxic drug supplies

Subscribe by texting “JOIN” to 253787.

Construction underway on tiny-shelter village in Port Alberni

There will be 30 homes for people experiencing homelessness.

‘It’s been a journey’: Victoria’s kosher ‘Bikery’ to be rebranded ‘My Way Bikery’ under...

They will be re-opening under a new name and ownership in the new year.

WIN Resale announces new storefront location in Saanich

A new place to thrift and help the community!

Here’s how you can get your hands on one of Victoria’s elusive Hero sandwiches

Your only chance for a ‘fat stacked’ sandwich until January.

Cedar Hill Middle School replacement to be the ‘greenest’ in Greater Victoria

The existing school has the highest seismic vulnerability rating.

‘Bird is the word’: District of Saanich officially recognized as Bird Friendly City

Thanks to the hard work of local environmentalists! 🦉

17 festive things to do in and around Victoria this weekend, December 10th and...

And our Christmas Lights Map is ready! 🎄

20-storey building dedicated to affordable housing coming to Pandora Avenue

It will include 158 rental units and a childcare space.

Two Victoria residents have been awarded for dedication to their community

Congrats to them both! 👏

11 ways Victorians can help donate to people in need over the holidays

‘Tis the season for giving. ❤️

8 incredible creations from Habitat For Humanity’s Gingerbread Showcase fundraiser

Magic is in the air (and in the icing). ✨

Growth of Victoria’s only outdoor consignment store prompts move to larger space

Grove Outdoors wants to make the outdoors more accessible.

Capital City Comic Con will not return to Victoria in 2023 and here’s why

It’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you later. 🤝

10-year-old Ukrainian refugee flips the switch to light up Butchart Gardens for the holidays...

The only thing brighter than the lights was young Nasar’s smile.

Victoria charity aims to get instruments into the hands of kids for Christmas

Over three years they’ve donated over 140 instruments.

BC parents can calculate how much they’ll save on child care with this online...

Parents can save between $320 and $900 per month.

6 toy and food drives you can donate to in Greater Victoria this Christmas

Help a child this holiday season 🎁

‘Education is so important’: Study says 55%of Canadians don’t understand what consent is

A Victoria organization is helping to improve this statistic.

Concerns over affordability arise following BC’s new housing initiatives

Low-income housing is the city's greatest need.

13-year-old Victoria actress wins two awards for youth performers in Canada and Europe

She won best performer and best youth filmmaker.

Victoria veteran turns to social media in hopes to receive kidney transplant and share...

He’s been waiting on a donor for five years.

Victoria Royals prepare for the first sold out game at SOFMC in three years

Connor Bedard is coming to town!

BC government introduces two new measures to address housing crisis

Renters and homeowners alike will benefit.