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News

Snowfall advisory issued for parts of Vancouver Island this week

Brishti Basu - October 22, 2020

Be careful on the highways tomorrow ❄️

News

Canadian Legion partners with HSBC to offer new tap-enabled poppy boxes

Tim Ford - October 22, 2020

Over 250 of the boxes will be available across Canada.

News

Glass broken at Greater Victoria School District by possible slingshot pellet

Brishti Basu - October 22, 2020

Saanich Police are investigating.

Crime

Valuables including wedding bands stolen from Nanaimo home (PHOTOS)

Tim Ford - October 22, 2020

The items were stolen on October 7.

News

Victoria-based vegan ‘meat’ company signs deal to expand service across Canada

Tim Ford - October 22, 2020

The Very Good Butchers started in 2016 selling products on Denman Island.

Crime

VicPD respond to two separate reports of knife-wielding men

Tim Ford - October 22, 2020

Only one suspect was located.

BC Elections 2020

Where each B.C. political party stands on economic recovery during (and after) COVID-19

Brishti Basu - October 21, 2020

Laying out the parties' biggest promises and analyzing which ones are likely to benefit B.C. the most.

COVID-19

BCCDC issues COVID-19 exposure alert for Air Canada flight to Victoria

Brishti Basu - October 21, 2020

The flight arrived here from Toronto.

Events

5 things to do in and around Victoria, Thursday October 22nd

Tim Ford - October 21, 2020

Whatever you get up to, wear a mask and be safe!

COVID-19

Record-breaking 203 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths reported in B.C. Wednesday

Brishti Basu - October 21, 2020

The province also recorded its first school outbreak today, in Kelowna.

News

BC SPCA rehabilitation centre working to save squirrels stuck together by sap

Tim Ford - October 21, 2020

They will be released in the wild once they are healthy.

News

New Jetz service from Air Canada offers business-class experience on commercial routes

Tim Ford - October 21, 2020

Flights from Vancouver to Phoenix, Palm Springs, and Puerto Vallarta are included

News

There will be no federal snap election after Trudeau government survives confidence vote

Tim Ford - October 21, 2020

#BREAKING: The NDP and Green Party voted to support the Liberals.

Housing

You could win TWO luxury homes worth $2.9M in this year’s Millionaire Lottery (PHOTOS)

Branded Content - October 21, 2020

One in Sooke, one in White Rock!

Film

101 movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in November 2020

Brishti Basu - October 21, 2020

Immerse yourself in old classics and new creations 🎬

Events

Saanichton Corn Maze will be filled with evil clowns and zombies this Halloween season (CONTEST)

Branded Content - October 21, 2020

Enter, if you dare... 😱

BC Elections 2020

Over one-third of all B.C. voters have requested mail-in ballots or voted in advance

Tim Ford - October 21, 2020

Today is the last day for advance voting ahead of general election day on October 24

COVID-19

Rising COVID-19 cases prompts EU to remove Canada from list of approved travellers

Brishti Basu - October 21, 2020

Canadians were able to travel to the EU as of July 1. That allowance has now been revoked.

News

Popular Victoria restaurant announces closure after 10 years in business

Tim Ford - October 21, 2020

OLO Restaurant (formerly Ulla) had won several awards

Events

5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Wednesday October 21st

Tim Ford - October 20, 2020

Get some friends together and rent an arcade!

COVID-19

B.C. reports 167 new COVID-19 cases, one more death Tuesday

Brishti Basu - October 20, 2020

Including one new case in the Vancouver Island health region.

News

Police deliver Amazon packages left outside mailbox in View Royal

Tim Ford - October 20, 2020

An Amazon spokesperson says they are investigating the incident

Crime

RCMP identify suspect in Nanaimo locker break-in and pistol theft

Tim Ford - October 20, 2020

He is wanted on multiple offences including assault

News

West Shore RCMP seek public help in search for sexual assault suspect

Brishti Basu - October 20, 2020

Police say they do not believe the public is at risk.

Contests

Victoria’s newest grocery store is giving away $100 to celebrate their opening (CONTEST)

Branded Content - October 20, 2020

And we'll be there this Saturday to give away even more prizes 😎

BC Elections 2020

Vancouver Island Green candidate apologizes after calling First Nations gaming grants ‘handouts’

Tim Ford - October 20, 2020

The comments were made during an all-candidates debate last week

Business

274 new rental housing units proposed in downtown Victoria (PHOTO RENDERINGS)

Brishti Basu - October 20, 2020

Construction is expected to begin late 2021.

BC Elections 2020

Latest poll shows B.C. election could be a close race near the end

Tim Ford - October 20, 2020

Advance voter intentions still favour the NDP

News

Oak Bay roads closed after sudden death of young tree cutter

Brishti Basu - October 20, 2020

WorkSafe BC are attending as his death was caused by a workplace accident.

News

127 people died of suspected drug overdose in B.C. in September 2020

Brishti Basu - October 20, 2020

Around four people overdosed to death everyday last month.

Animals

Police issue alert after livestock killed by bear in Saanich

Brishti Basu - October 19, 2020

"If you have live stock nearby please be aware"

COVID-19

“Conspiracy theories”: Anti-mask protestors banned on weekend ferry from Nanaimo

Brishti Basu - October 19, 2020

They were on their way to protest COVID-19 restrictions at a large demonstration in Vancouver.

Events

5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Tuesday October 20th

Tim Ford - October 19, 2020

Check out some bugs, or hear some stories!

BC Elections 2020

Where each B.C. political party stands on housing and homelessness

Tim Ford - October 19, 2020

Rental rebates, tax loopholes, and capital funding

COVID-19

499 new COVID-19 cases in B.C. since Friday as Henry confirms second wave of pandemic

Brishti Basu - October 19, 2020

"Be kind, be calm, be safe...and be brave," said Dr. Bonnie Henry today.

Earthquakes

UPDATE: No tsunami threat to B.C. after 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Alaska

Brishti Basu - October 19, 2020

🚨 BREAKING

Crime

Police seek witnesses after man killed in assault outside Campbell River bank

Brishti Basu - October 19, 2020

The 60-year-old man died in hospital two days after being attacked.

News

Passenger ejected from vehicle that hit power pole in Colwood

Tim Ford - October 19, 2020

Charges of impaired driving are forthcoming against the driver.

News

RCMP make arrests in connection with fatal 2019 Parksville hit-and-run

Tim Ford - October 19, 2020

A 32-year-old Parksville man was killed in August 2019.

BC Elections 2020

South Island candidate speaks out after racist incident in Saanich (VIDEO)

Tim Ford - October 19, 2020

“I don’t want to be treated like a victim. We put this out so people can learn.”

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