News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Crime

City investigating allegations of polluted water dumped in a creek leading into Gorge

Mark Brennae
July 17, 2024

Anyone caught discharging prohibited substances into the stormwater infrastructure is subject to fines of up to $1K per day

Council

No changes expected at dangerous Saanich intersections

ICBC data shows Greater Victoria highway intersections have high crash rate

Seniors

Tenancy protections will apply to BC retirement homes

Mark Brennae
July 15, 2024

Calls over illegal rent hikes have doubled over the past year, BC’s official Seniors Advocate says

Indigenous

Heiltsuk Nation repatriates chief’s seat from Royal BC Museum after 113 years

Robyn Bell
July 12, 2024

The seat was built by master carver and Heiltsuk Nation chief Captain Richard Carpenter around 1900

Environment

Unique underwater mountains near the Island protected in agreement with Feds and First Nations

Robyn Bell
July 11, 2024

The MPA will conserve an area of the Pacific Ocean four times the size of Vancouver Island

Overdose Crisis

BC announces new drug guidelines for provincial universities in response to UVic teen’s death

Robyn Bell
July 10, 2024

Schools must provide easily accessible naloxone, text alerts on toxic drugs, and clear rules about responding to emergencies.

Council

North Saanich holds serve in latest pickleball noise salvo

Mark Brennae
July 9, 2024

“I just see this as plain wrong. It’s a valuable asset,” Coun. Jack McClintock tells Capital Daily.

Infrastructure

BC Hydro commits $3B to upgrade power grid on the Island

Robyn Bell
July 9, 2024

Upgrade includes new station in Langford, seismic upgrades to Campbell River dams, and new underwater cables.