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Ocean

Canada commits to new protections for Southern Resident killer whales

Robyn Bell
June 3, 2024

Sanctuary zones, fishing bans, and speed reductions all part of Monday's announcement.

City Hall

PKOLS-Mt. Doug tower will be parked near old one

Mark Brennae
May 30, 2024

"This is a win-win. Saanich is getting their tower and we saved the park.” - Darrel Wick, president of PKOLS-Mount Douglas Conservancy.

Ocean

Your guide to Ocean Week Victoria 2024 events

Robyn Bell
May 30, 2024

Victoria will host 30+ ocean-themed events over the eight-day fest

Drugs

35 Island youth killed by toxic drugs in the last 5 years

Robyn Bell
May 29, 2024

126 youth died in BC between 2019-2023.

Sports

HarbourCats get the boot for the playoffs, told to leave RAP for renovations

Mark Brennae
May 29, 2024

“We do believe under the terms of our user group agreement that this is not allowable,” HarbourCats managing partner Jim Swanson said.

Indigenous

In W̱SÁNEĆ territories, matriarchs raise funds to buy back their unceded lands

XTSLS is the latest organization working to fund the return of Saltwater Salish lands, which were never given up by their original owners.

Crime

VicPD releases video of downtown pepper spray attack

Mark Brennae
May 24, 2024

Results of a VicPD survey suggest Victorians are feeling progressively less safe downtown—both day and night—than in the past.