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Neighbourhoods

We've got gas! James Bay gas station to reopen after 7 years

Mark Brennae
October 29, 2024

“Since 2017, this despicable eyesore has been stalled on a main artery in our beautiful community,” the petition begins.

Events

Halloween events in Greater Victoria 2024

Thursday is jam-packed with trick-or-treating events, late-night dancing, and plenty spooky fun

Municipal

Saanich approves $21M Road Safety Action Plan

Robyn Bell
October 28, 2024

The plan prioritizes 20 high-crash intersections for improvements

Politics

Gender parity reached in BC’s election, but future of reproductive rights in province unclear

There will be more women than men in the upcoming BC legislative cohort but a wave of conservative winners do not support women’s reproductive choice.

Environment

Where to see salmon runs on the Island this fall

Robyn Bell
October 24, 2024

Check out some of the busiest salmon runs on the Island—and conservation projects looking to bring back populations

Sponsored

Using your WITS: Empowering children to be safe, positive and confident in their community

Eva Rasciauskas
October 21, 2024

Created by educators for educators, WITS provides students with tools to manage conflicts and bring kindness into other people’s lives

BC Election 2024

It’s election day across BC—here’s the last-minute information you need to vote

See the most up-to-date candidate list for each riding and our guide to party election promises

Earthquakes

Great BC ShakeOut reminds us we're in an area that could suddenly shake violently

Mark Brennae
October 18, 2024

'The misconception I often see is the difference between magnitude and intensity.' — Taimi Mulder, earthquake seismologist with Natural Resources Canada.