Employment rates in Canada met pre-pandemic levels last month
There were 157,000 new jobs in September
COVID-19 outbreak at downtown long term care centre has been declared over by Island Health
Two residents tested positive for COVID-19 during the outbreak.
BC Hydro brings in mandatory vaccine requirements for all workers
BC Hydro employs more than 6,000 across the province.
VicPD looking to locate 49-year old man wanted for theft, assault and drug trafficking
The public is reminded to not approach the suspect if spotted.
Unvaccinated British Columbians are 53 times more likely to die from COVID-19
That’s 17 times higher than the week prior.
BC health officials report 624 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, October 7th
79 new cases and 1 new death were reported in the Island Health region.
Protesting at hospitals and schools will soon be illegal in Canada
Both the provincial and federal government are introducing legislation.
Nanaimo RCMP seeking public’s help in locating 30-year old man (UPDATED)
He has been out of contact for over five weeks
Health Canada recalls incorrectly labeled pain killers that could lead to overdose
The labels instruct customers to consume dangerous amounts of the tablets.
Gas prices across Greater Victoria skyrocket ahead of Thanksgiving long weekend
It's already jumped 8 cents!
Man deemed missing last week now subject of police hunt in Saanich
Police said he poses a danger to himself and others.
BC health officials report 752 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, October 6th
76 new cases and 1 death were reported in the Island Health region.
Trudeau apologizes for Tofino vacation during day of Reconciliation last week
“Travelling on September 30th was a mistake and I regret it.”
BC Government announces the formation of a new council with the next generation of leaders
The StrongerBC Young Leaders Council will be made up of youth aged 14-26
VicPD is reassigning officers due to a recent influx of complex and severe calls
Seven officers will be redeployed to patrol division.
Canadian government announces mandatory vaccinations for federal public servants
The updates also include vaccination requirements for travellers within Canada
BC expands group eligible to receive third dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials warned unvaccinated health care workers.
BC health officials report 593 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, October 5th
107 new cases were reported in the Island Health region today.
BC Hydro investigating power outages across southern Vancouver Island
Over 5,800 residents are without power.
Two Victoria hotels top list of best Canadian hotels to stay at
An Oak Bay hotel topped the list!
BC public service employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by next month
That’s about 30,000 employees
Here’s how much was lost during yesterday’s global #facebookDOWN
The outage cost the company nearly $100 million in revenue
Victoria driving school instructor to face three counts of alleged sexual assault
ICBC has suspended his teaching license.
24-year-old woman dies following head-on collision in Courtenay
Police are looking for dashcam footage of the crash
Nanaimo RCMP seek dashcam footage for unprovoked attack on homeless man
The victim was assaulted with what looked like a metal pipe.
BC Parks invests $21.5 million to upgrade outdoor recreation after record-breaking camping year
This includes Rathtrevor Beach and Miracle Beach Provincial Park!
VicPD seeking help in locating missing 68-year-old woman last seen September 22nd
She suffers from a medical condition and requires immediate support.
Here’s how each province in Canada ranks their favourite Thanksgiving dishes
Talk about a gravy train! 🦃
BC health officials report 1,986 new cases of COVID-19 for a three-day period on Monday, October 4th
218 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
There will be a full Hunter’s Moon rising over Victoria later this month
Beware of the ‘Moon Illusion’ making it appear larger than it really is!
Former Tally Ho to be developed into affordable and supportive housing with child care
Construction has officially begun.
30 adoptable cats and kittens will be arriving in Victoria this week
Looking for their fur-ever home 🐱
The Royal Canadian Navy’s newest patrol ship arrives in Victoria today
It’s the first time in over half a century, a Canadian naval ship has crossed the Northwest Passage.
Sidney RCMP searching for 30-year-old man reported missing on Wednesday (UPDATED)
He was last seen padding offshore near Tuam Road in North Saanich
BC health officials report 714 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, October 1st
56 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
Three men arrested after refusing to wear masks on a BC Ferries vessel
They were threatening to fight other passengers on the vessel.
Canadians react to Trudeau’s Tofino vacation on the first annual Truth & Reconciliation Day
Most were saddened, some angry.
Province to open 50 shelter beds for unhoused in Victoria needing COVID-19 isolation
News comes after a shocking amount of COVID-19 transmission within the community.
27 year-old woman nabbed by police dog after crashing stolen van in the Highlands area
She was hiding in the bush near the crash scene.
Masks will be mandatory for all K-12 students in BC schools starting Monday
In all school settings, including the bus.
New Netflix series filmed in Greater Victoria premieres first episode tonight
Maid will feature a total of ten episodes
Almost 30% of BC residents wouldn’t visit an establishment if they failed to check vaccine cards: poll
"Our poll clearly shows that those businesses who don’t comply with the mandate are subject to the backlash of people who are in favour of the new rules.”
BC health officials announce 749 new COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
Two of those deaths were in the Island Health region.
Sooke RCMP searching for missing 40-year-old woman last seen on September 25th
Her family are concerned for her wellbeing.
BC health officials report 813 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, September 29th
There have been 5 deaths on Vancouver Island in the past two days.