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Victoria not keeping B.C. in the loop as Pandora bylaw sweeps continue

Tents and other belongings taken in much larger sweep on Thursday (May 16) yet to be returned

May 17, 2024 4:37 PM Read more >

UVic faculty and students refute university’s protest encampment accusations

Public statements don’t align with reality on campus, faculty members say

May 17, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Saanich police looking for 2 men allegedly approaching young girls

In one incident a girl was asked for a phone number, in another a girl was offered a car ride

May 17, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island gets off light as first wildfire smoke drifts to the coast

Light smoke should abate overnight and clear Saturday

May 17, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Nanaimo woman wins award for work with Vancouver Island Crisis Society

The ‘small, but mighty’ team received over 43,000 calls last year

May 17, 2024 10:15 AM Read more >

Sooke poised for growth with completion of $6.5M wastewater project

May 17, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

PHOTOS: Victoria police, bylaw focus on Pandora for second consecutive day

Tents were back Friday morning, though noticeably fewer than earlier in the week

May 17, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Victoria organization says surprise encampment sweep not routine

Our Place says efforts to help people off the street has been ‘compromised’ after surprise sweep

May 17, 2024 8:10 AM Read more >

5 U.S. fire crews battle vehicle fire aboard Black Ball ferry from Victoria

Sailings cancelled after blaze aboard MV Coho in Port Angeles

May 17, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Saanich police locate missing man

Man last seen May 14 reported located by police

May 16, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >