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Feet found
A series of cases involving feet washing up on B.C. shores is in the limelight again. SEE MORE

Pedal power prevails
As Victoria proclaims itself Canada’s cycling capital, one local pedals for positivity. SEE MORE

One-way call
A woman dialled into her personal experiences to offer others solace by way of a unique project. SEE MORE

Hidden talents
Artists are taking centre stage in a new gallery that features the work of the street community. SEE MORE

Safe spaces
A student is speaking out about the need for more LGBTQ+ safe spaces in Greater Victoria. SEE MORE

Flock to the peacocks
People visit Victoria's Beacon Hill Park to see the peafowls, which have been there for decades. SEE MORE

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From grains to greatness: Victoria-area distillery sweeps Canadian Whisky Awards

Greater Victoria-based distillers took their best shot and whisked away the competition at the 2025 Canadian Whisky Awards, walking home with big wins.

‘Learned my lesson’: Business owner reflects after cash stolen in early-morning Nanaimo break-in

A downtown Nanaimo business owner says she’s grateful for the continued community support after her store was burglarized early Monday morning.

‘Big transformation’: Cineplex announces box-office boost, $5 tickets, popcorn amid Island cinema shakeup

Canada’s Cineplex Entertainment is reporting a boost in box-office sales and announcing a customer rebate, slashing ticket and popcorn prices for a limited time.

‘Only a foot away’: Viral video shows cougar coming ‘face-to-face’ with Tofino family

A Tofino woman’s video of a cougar getting up close to her and her father while they were in their backyard hot tub is making waves on social media.

Campbell River retail shakeup sees Sports Experts moving out, grocery giant likely moving in

It’s almost game over for a long-time sporting goods retailer in downtown Campbell River, though the building’s owners say they’ve scored big with what’s to come.

‘Pretty rad’: Island-filmed TV series ‘Shōgun’ wins big at Golden Globes

A historical drama series filmed on coastal Vancouver Island continues to ride the wave to wins, taking home top honours at Sunday night’s Golden Globes.

Duncan’s only movie theatre reopens under new name, management

It’s lights, camera, action again in Duncan, where moviegoers no longer have to leave the city to see a film on the big screen with the reopening of the only local theatre.

‘Didn’t have to do this’: Woman lauds Victoria unhoused who ‘spent hours’ cleaning graffiti off business sign

A woman in Victoria hopes to spread positivity on social media, where she’s lauding two men who spent hours cleaning up a vandalized sign near her family’s business.

‘World-crushing’: Parents of Campbell River boy, 16, struck in crosswalk push for more pedestrian safety

Parents of a 16-year-old boy who was struck by the driver of a vehicle at a crosswalk in Campbell River are pleading for more pedestrian safety.

‘A big, real impact’: Metis artist restores sprawling Indigenous mural along Victoria’s Breakwater

At Victoria’s Ogden Point, the Breakwater continues to make waves — what feels like a never-ending path, with never-ending artwork back in all its glory.

Victoria council could scale back local services, programs to combat property tax increase: staff report

Victoria council will discuss property tax increase reduction scenarios, which, if adopted, would likely scale back some local services and programs but “reduce the burden on taxpayers,” says city staff.

Free-food resource Community Fridge Victoria closes, but maybe not forever

A Victoria-based community fridge where people could leave and take food for free has closed, though organizers say they’re “open to new possibilities.”

‘One you would remember’: Tributes pour in for longtime Victoria bookseller who died on bus

There are lots of heartfelt stories to tell about Doug Koch, a longtime downtown Victoria bookseller who passed away suddenly while commuting home.

Greater Victoria restaurants land on OpenTable’s Top 100 list for 2024

Two Greater Victoria-based eateries are serving up success, making their way onto a Canada-wide Top 100 list based solely on customer feedback.

‘Fascinating to me’: New documentary explores rare 1912 footage of Malahat Highway

The Malahat Highway on Vancouver Island is a lot different than it used to be — looking back over a century ago, it’s like night and day.

‘Tears will not stop’: Campbell River petting farm euthanizes dozens of birds due to avian flu

An Island petting farm owner says she’s heartbroken after about four dozen chickens and ducks on her property had to be euthanized due to avian flu.

‘It was crazy’: Occupants escape as 30-foot flames damage Campbell River-area home

Residents safely escaped a house fire that sent towering, 30-foot flames into the sky south of Campbell River Tuesday night, according to the city’s fire chief.