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'Alone and in peace': The fascinating, forgotten tale of Trial Island's hermit

John Kergar was an ingenious, self-sufficient man who lived life his own way

Mar 30, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

QUIZ: How well do you know the Hudson’s Bay Company story?

Iconic store has played an important role in Canada’s history?

Mar 30, 2025 5:50 AM Read more >

Victoria history talk takes a walk back to First World War hospital

April 24 heritage talk explores Canadian General Hospital No. 5

Mar 29, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Victoria paddlers take on 75-km relay for children, adults with disabilities

Since its inception 44 years ago, the fundraiser has brought in more than $425,000

Mar 29, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

A century ago, the Victoria Cougars won the Stanley Cup in Oak Bay

Oak Bay is not a mere footnote in hockey history; it offers an exciting chapter of innovation and triumph

Mar 28, 2025 4:45 AM Read more >

Point in Time Count takes ‘snapshot of homelessness’ in Greater Victoria

A team of 150 trained volunteers comb the region’s streets over 24 hours to conduct the survey

Mar 26, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Saanich expands number of spots allowed in home-based childcare

Mayor Dean Murdock says this could add up to 100 spaces, addressing a shortage of more than 2,500 spots

Mar 26, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

4 bugs you can keep in Canada, and 4 you can’t: Victoria zookeeper

Swan Lake Nature House in Saanich hosts bevy of spring break sessions on bugs, worms and more

Mar 26, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Saanich counselling non-profit marks a half century of affordable care

Adopting a sliding-scale model, South Island Counselling offers subsidized rates starting at $35 an hour 

Mar 25, 2025 1:03 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra to close out season at UVic

The performance will take place at UVic on April 12

Mar 24, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >