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Policing

A breakfast rally in Victoria calls for halt to C-IRG

By Michael John Lo
March 30, 2023

The RCMP’s industry and resource task force is currently under review and faces multiple lawsuits

Municipal

Sidney is redesigning its corporate logo

By Michael John Lo
March 29, 2023

The town has budgeted $3,800 for a graphic designer to create a new logo that will reflect Sidney’s identity

Municipal

North Saanich councillor resigns after calling mayor 'Mr. Hitler' in meeting

By Cameron Welch
March 27, 2023

Councillor Brett Smyth was five months into his second term

Arts

Decades of bringing theatre to local youth—and local youth into the theatre

By Michael John Lo
March 25, 2023

Belfry 101’s latest student piece explores anxieties and uncertainty about the future as the storied program returns to stage for the first time in three years

Education

Student tour groups are making a comeback to Victoria despite tight market

By Michael John Lo
March 23, 2023

More than 100 high school students from Yokohama’s Yamate Gakuin are being hosted by homestay families across the CRD

Community

Century-old inner-city farm opens March 22 amid growth, change and new prospects

Kate Hildebrandt
March 19, 2023

Mason Street Farm is growing wellness, local farming knowledge and of course good vegetables

Infrastructure

Victoria’s free bike valet pilot returns for another year

By Michael John Lo
March 17, 2023

Longer summer hours with service expected to go until Dec. 23

Crime

Women recorded in Saanich grocery bathroom get class-action certification

By Cameron Welch
March 16, 2023

Convicted former staffer and Red Barn workplace will face suit from multiple victims