VicPD issue traffic disruption advisory ahead of forestry worker rally at Legislature
A convoy of logging trucks is arriving in Victoria from across the island this afternoon
City of Victoria calls for candidate nominations ahead of 2020 municipal byelection
General Voting Day will be April 4th
Smoke seen billowing from a small plane before crashing in Saanich field
All passengers extricated themselves from the aircraft
Three protesters arrested outside Premier John Horgan’s Langford residence
They were attempting to conduct a citizen's arrest ahead of today's B.C. budget speech
Extinction Rebellion protesters in Victoria plan citizen’s arrest of Premier Horgan this morning
BREAKING: They will be conducting a lockdown at his Langford residence in an attempt to disrupt today's B.C. budget speech
Pier 1 Imports to close all Canadian stores including two in Victoria after filing for bankruptcy
The company will continue to operate in the US
BC judge rules having phone charging is not distracted driving after incident in Esquimalt
Megan Wylie was driving on Tillicum Road with her phone charging on her lap when she was charged with distracted driving
Victoria ranked 4th most expensive city for renters in Canada (REPORT)
The average one-bedroom apartment is listed at $1,590/month
New pop-up coffee shop and food truck park approved in Colwood
It's expected to open in early 2020
British Columbia ranked one of the most unromantic provinces in Canada (REPORT)
Where's the love, y'all?
B.C. Health Ministry confirms 5th case of coronavirus in the province
All five patients are recovering in isolation
Wet’suwet’en supporters picket outside government offices in Victoria (PHOTOS)
Hundreds of Indigenous youth and allies set up peaceful demonstrations in front of Ministry offices across the city
Fire crews respond to car fire near Mayfair Shopping Centre
There were no injures as a result of the fire
Section of new Douglas Street priority bus lane opening next week
The full project is expected to be complete by end of April 2020
Drug lab in Nanaimo busted after federal RCMP track suspect’s dark web and bitcoin use
The suspect allegedly used a moniker to anonymously peddle drugs through the dark web
Hundreds plan demonstrations at multiple BC government offices in Victoria on Friday
In an event titled 'BC Government Shutdown'
BC Ferries announces over 20 additional sailings ahead of Family Day long weekend
Particularly for the Tsawwassen - Swartz Bay route
VicPD investigate after four people allegedly assaulted during protests at BC legislature
Three people suffered minor injuries while the fourth person reported damaged equipment
Victoria councillor Ben Isitt says “corporate media” is spreading false narrative about protests
He also compares the Wet'suwet'en movement to the causes of Spartacus, Jesus Christ, and Gandhi
Premier Horgan calls protestors denying workers access to Legislature “unprecedented”
"This was a difficult day for us here at the Legislature"
Victoria High School placed under hold and secure (UPDATED)
BREAKING: There is a "threatening incident" nearby
Wet’suwet’en supporters tear down camp at BC Legislature after six days of protests
"...rather than be violently removed by the Vic PD they will walk away proudly and with strength tonight."
RCMP identify suspect captured on surveillance using a stolen credit card in Colwood
The card was used at multiple retail locations.
BC Premier Horgan issues statement expressing sympathy with those affected by protests
Politicians and journalists have been pushed, shoved, and denied access to the legislature over the course of the day
No new cases of coronavirus recorded in British Columbia
There continues to be four cases of the disease in the province
Fire at Brentwood Bay long term senior care facility displaces 17 residents
They have been relocated to another care facility in the community
Wet’suwet’en supporters protest at Helijet terminal, block doors to BC legislature ahead of throne speech
MLAs and reporters had to push their way through a blockade to enter the parliament building
Both major bridges in Victoria shut down by supporters of Wet’suwet’en anti-pipeline movement
Indigenous youth and allies plan to stay there until around 7 or 8 p.m. tonight
Six Greater Victoria municipalities unite to explore child care availability in the region
Across the Saanich Peninsula, Oak Bay, and Highlands
Air quality advisory in effect for parts of Vancouver Island
The alert was issued on Monday morning
Victoria Police increase presence in downtown core after rise in theft from local businesses
Increased reports of shoplifting and vandalism have prompted this initiative
90-year-old woman succumbs to injuries after fall in View Royal
Police had initially believed that she had been struck by a vehicle
Victoria human trafficking suspect adopts new name to conduct business on Facebook
The profile contains images of Ziaee and her two sons and just recently became active
Multiple USB wall chargers recalled in Canada due to risk of shock, burn, and fire
Return or dispose of these items immediately
Local carsharing cooperative announces first ever wheelchair accessible van in Victoria
In addition to the 100+ vehicles they already have in their fleet!
Victoria’s first ride-hailing company has been approved for operation
Kabu Ride Inc. is one of the latest to be approved by the Passenger Transportation Board
Indigenous groups and allies continue to occupy Parliament Buildings and downtown streets
A small group of protestors have handcuffed themselves in an RBC building downtown
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One of Canada’s best bands returns after a seven-year hiatus!
Multiple rallies planned in Victoria to protest arrests at Wet’suwet’en anti-pipeline camp
Six people have been arrested in northern BC in compliance with an injunction order issued by the BC Supreme Court
Nanaimo man wanted for attempting to kidnap and allegedly assaulting a woman
Police say the suspect took the woman from her home and into a car, before she managed to escape
Two new cases of novel coronavirus confirmed in British Columbia
Both individuals were visiting from Hubei province, China
Johnson Street bridge project will be audited by provincial government
Victoria City Council requested the audit
Island Outfitters shares photos of destruction from last months fire (PHOTOS)
Police are now officially investigating the fire as arson
Victoria council instructs staff to explore new sites for Crystal Pool
The city decided in early January not to reconsider renovating the facility
Province announces measures to reduce ICBC premiums by 20% in 2021
This major overhaul of the auto insurance provider will remove lawyers and legal costs from the system
Woman climbs on rooftop, breaks into apartments to evade police in downtown Victoria
She eventually barricaded herself inside a suite before being taken into custody
Two Vancouver Island human trafficking suspects granted bail in Saskatchewan
While the two 19-year-old twin brothers remain in custody
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