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Forestry

Protesters gather to demand action on old-growth forests

Hundreds turned out to protest what they say is government inaction on BC's ancient forests

Events

Here’s what’s happening in Greater Victoria for National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023

Robyn Bell
September 27, 2023

There are lots of ways to honour survivors and support Indigenous peoples and cultures this week

Crime

Greg Martel “conspired” with US investor in fraudulent deal

By Zander Sherman
September 27, 2023

Accused Ponzi schemer transferred property, Teslas, and cash despite asset freeze, according to court-appointed receiver

Community

Saanich, Victoria, Oak Bay directed to build 10,176 housing units

Mark Brennae
September 26, 2023

We now know how many new homes the BC government is directing the province’s most housing-starved municipalities—including Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay—to build within the next five years.

Indigenous

Victoria Symphony scores with song for miniseries Bones of Crows

Mark Brennae
September 22, 2023

The first segment of the five-part miniseries that has been called Canada’s version of Roots, the iconic 1977 mini-series that explored Black slavery in the United States, aired earlier this week.

Business

Porter Airlines Swoops into YYJ for travellers to Toronto

Mark Brennae
September 20, 2023

Seventeen years after it first took off, Porter has landed in Victoria

Community

From the mouths of parents to the ears of babes

Mark Brennae
September 18, 2023

It's important for parents to read to their children