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Tie vote delivers setback for downtown Victoria arts hub funding

The motion to provide a $250,000 grant to establish a Johnson Street arts hub was defeated in a 3-3 tie vote

Jan 16, 2025 4:45 PM Read more >

Victim of 'vicious' Colwood dog attack calls for animal control bylaw review

Cindy Andrew suffered numerous injuries, while her dog Farley was left with a bite wound and bruised abdomen

Jan 16, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Victoria Police investigates hit-and-run in Fernwood neighbourhood

Pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment

Jan 16, 2025 4:29 PM Read more >

Saanich students report being invited to get in stranger's vehicle

Saanich police remind residents to report suspicious activity after a group of students invited into a stranger's vehicle

Jan 16, 2025 3:49 PM Read more >

Early birds: Local photographer spots Brant geese at Saanichton beach

Brant geese usually arrive on Vancouver Island in the Parksville-Qualicum Beach area in late February

Jan 16, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Victoria Festival of Trees raises $145K for BC Children’s Hospital

Funds raised will support critical care for families of Vancouver Island

Jan 16, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

'It just wasn't safe to go inside': Fire fills landmark Victoria building

Firefighters on the scene for hours at Richmond Road building that has been shuttered since 2001

Jan 16, 2025 1:35 PM Read more >

Orca's 'grief procession' for dead calf marks 11th day in Victoria waters

Tahlequah previously carried carcass of dead calf for 17 days in 2018

Jan 16, 2025 10:58 AM Read more >

Man raises funds for El Salvador homes by swimming Sproat Lake

Funds raised help send Port Alberni church members to El Salvador to build houses

Jan 16, 2025 10:52 AM Read more >

Victoria 'altercation' lands 1 man in hospital, another arrested

VicPD investigating evening altercation on Gorge Road East

Jan 16, 2025 9:57 AM Read more >