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History

Oldest Chinese temple in Canada vying for top heritage prize

Robyn Bell
April 15, 2025

Volunteers at Tam Kung Temple in Victoria have big plans for the future and hope a National Trust contest will help fund them.

Federal Election 2025

Federal election 2025: Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke riding

By Cameron Welch
April 13, 2025

8 candidates are vying for the riding long held by now-retired Randall Garrison

Federal Election 2025

Federal election 2025: Cowichan-Malahat-Langford riding

By Cameron Welch
April 12, 2025

This decade-old riding mixes fast-growing Langford with the large Cowichan Valley

Federal Election 2025

Federal election 2025: Saanich-Gulf Islands riding

Robyn Bell
April 10, 2025

Elizabeth May is looking to secure her seat again, with three others vying for the spot.

Federal Election 2025

Federal election 2025: Victoria riding

Mark Brennae
April 9, 2025

Incumbent Laurel Collins is looking for a third successive term

Events

This week in Greater Victoria: April 7 to 13 events

Cow paintings, Easter bunny visits, grilled cheeses, Taylor Swift tributes, trivia, Filipino culture, cocktails, and much more!

Politics

These are the candidates running in the Esquimalt byelection this Saturday

Eight candidates are vying for the seat, exceeding the number of hopefuls in the 2022 election.

Environment

The West Coast's tidal swamps are supercharged carbon sinks

Researchers along North America's West Coast, including Vancouver Island, say the swamps provide "high carbon bang for your buck."