Avian flu forces closure of Vancouver Island wildlife rescue centre’s public facilities
They're pleading with the public for donations.
Vancouver Island emergency room closes again due to staff shortage
Island Health says itâs actively looking to fill nursing vacancies.
Victoria’s Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair returns this weekend after pandemic hiatus
Featuring toys, action figures, collectables, and more!Â
Avian influenza virus outbreak detected on Vancouver Island
Officials confirmed the outbreak on Wednesday.
Popular pop-up dog parks return to Saanich this summer
Who let the dogs out?! đ¶
‘Enough is enough’: Nurses rally in Victoria as public health emergencies cripple healthcare system
BC nurses are burnt out and want solutions.
Reward increased to $8,500 to help catch who killed two cougar kittens near DuncanÂ
The paws and heads of both kittens were removed.
This stunning Sooke property could be yours with Hometown Heroes Lottery (VIDEO)
And it comes with a brand new hybrid BMW and $1.35 million cash!
There are two carnivals happening in and around Victoria this month
In Esquimalt and Langford! đĄ
BC SPCA issues call for foster homes after nearly two dozen rabbits surrendered in...
At least 9 foster homes are needed! đ°
Two baby cougars were found killed and mutilated in Cowichan Valley last week
Warning: this story contains graphic details.
Shawnigan Lake ranch seeks donations to help raise rare hairless goat
The mom of newborn âPreciousâ abandoned her at birth. đ
Hereâs the story behind the goats on the roof of Coombâs Old Country Market
It all started over a glass of wine đ·đ
Jim Belushi will headline a three-day cannabis expo coming to Victoria this June
Grab your best buds!
Beach-goers asked to keep away from moulting seal at Victoriaâs Gonzales Beach
âPlease use caution, keep dogs away and give the seal space.â
Island Health purchases two private clinics to help increase surgeries and endoscopies
The transition will take several months to complete.
âSignificant milestoneâ: Health Canada lifting restrictions on blood donations from men who have sex...
Donors will now be screened for high-risk sexual behaviours, regardless of gender or sexuality.
Sea lion suffering from gunshot wounds succumbs to injuries at BC rescue centre
The incident happened last month.
Here’s why you should stay away from those adorable baby deer during springtime in...
Even if it looks lost or injured!
âSuch a sweetheartâ: Beacon Hill Childrenâs Farm mourns loss of beloved miniature horse
Rest in peace, Peanut Butter â€ïž
Victorians prepare to rally amid regionâs doctor shortage
âEveryone deserves a family doctorâ
Metchosin wildlife centre seeks donations after 3 baby squirrels suffer broken legsÂ
Itâll cost over $1,700 to fully rehabilitate them.
âNot entirely shockedâ: Victoria’s walk-in clinic wait times longest in Canada (REPORT)
The average wait time last year was 161 minutes.
âSo amazingâ: Orcas captured on cam at Vancouver Island marina (VIDEO)
âMy heart was racing with excitement and respect for these amazing beings.â â€ïž
Victoria-based driftwood artist launches new exhibit to support vulnerable animals
Calling all animal lovers! đŸ
This centuries-old building in downtown Victoria is now a massive event space (PHOTOS)
And you can rent it for your own events, including weddings!Â
Thereâs a massive new multi-sport facility coming to Central Saanich
Offering 17,000 sq. ft of enclosed space!
Victoria man wants to build world’s largest Ukraine flag out of flowers
Featuring 100,000 blue and yellow flowering plants. đŒ
There’s a new Galloping Goose trail overpass coming to Colwood
Making the trail-going experience easier for pedestrians and cyclists alike.Â
Province invests $3.46 million to help combat doctor shortage in Greater VictoriaÂ
And keep walk-in clinic doors open.
Numerous Kinder brand chocolates face recall due to Salmonella risk
Bad news for the Easter Bunny đ°đ«
BC hopes influx of new residents will help combat labour shortage
Over 100,000 people moved to BC in 2021âbreaking a 60-year-old record.
Another cougar attack near Victoria has locals on edge
The latest incident happened Monday morning.
Saanich man hopes expansive wax figure collection will find a new home
Hundreds of heads from Victoriaâs former wax museum are packed away in his basement.
Cafes, lounges and spas: BC seeks public input on non-medical cannabis consumption spaces
Cannabis and chill? đ€
Club stench: Viral online rant claims Victoria club-goers aren’t up to snuff with personal...
"You smell gross; do something about it." đ€ą
Hereâs why you might have spotted 55 dogs on a log in Nanaimo last...
Thatâs a lot of paws for a good cause. đŸ
Wolf sighting near Royal Roads University on Friday prompts warning
Dogs should be kept on a leash when walking campus trails.
Hereâs how many people moved to the capital region between 2014 and 2021
Now thatâs a lot of moving boxes! đŠ
BC Conservation Officers investigate trio of cougar attacks near Victoria
One dog was killed in the latest incident.
Colwood ranks fifth for best work-from-home cities in Canada
What city do you think came in first? đ€
Therapy dogs return to Camosun College to help relieve student stress
The visits were 'paws-ed' when the pandemic began two years ago. đŸ
This downtown Victoria boxing studio is giving away a free one-month membership (CONTEST)
And here's how you can win it! đ
Survey finds one-third of BC healthcare workers are ready to call it quits
They're exhausted and at a breaking point, according to a hospital union.
Small dog from Victoria loses eye after cougar attack
14-pound Oakey is currently on the mend at home.
âReally excitedâ: Beacon Hill Childrenâs Farm reopens for the season
Featuring 4 baby goats and 5 new lambs! đ„°
Victoria man plants hope with Ukrainian flag flower bed
Featuring 500 blue, yellow and white primulas đŒÂ
People over 40 can now pick up free rapid antigen test kits at BC...
Each kit contains five tests.