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Victoria job concerns linger despite one of Canada’s lowest unemployment rates
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (829+ words) Published 5:00 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Chase Brock cuts a piece of wood at the Archers Community Hub on Fort Street in Victoria on Feb. 9. (Nikhil Nikhil/Victoria News) Despite having one of the lowest unemployment rates in Canada, many in Greater…...
Pender Island firefighters earn global spotlight after skits spread like wildfire
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (841+ words) Published 5:30 am Sunday, February 8, 2026 (L-R) Assistant Chief Adrian Hanson, Captain Todd Bulled, and Captain John Grelik " also known as the "yellow glasses guy" " sit down for a Chicago morning show in December 2025. Who would have thought a small fire department…...
Canadian authorities weighing extradition after Nathan Chasing Horse’s U.S. conviction
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (459+ words) Published 5:30 pm Friday, February 6, 2026 The Canadian charges against Dances With Wolves actor and self-described medicine man Nathan Chasing Horse remain unresolved despite his recent conviction in the United States. Chasing Horse, also known as Nathan Lee Chasing His Horse, 49, was…...
Summerland non-alcoholic winery receives $1M investment on Dragon’s Den
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (440+ words) Published 2:52 pm Friday, February 6, 2026 Chris Pagliocchini and Tyler Harlton of Ones winery in Summerland pitch their project on Dragon's Den on CBC. The winery produces dealcoholized wines. (Contributed) A Summerland-based winery, producing dealcoholized wines, got a national spotlight and a…...
B.C.-based wildfire protection company expands to the Maritimes
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (214+ words) Published 8:30 am Friday, February 6, 2026 WASP Wildfire, a Kelowna-based fire protection company is expanding to the Maritimes. (Wasp Wildfire/Facebook) Wildfires can strike any community throughout the warmer months, even in places that might not experience wildfire season too often. To…...
Resurrected Ladysmith student newspaper one of a kind on Island
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1105+ words) Published 10:25 am Thursday, January 29, 2026 Ladysmith Secondary's school newspaper may be the only one of its kind on Vancouver Island. Ladysmith Secondary teacher William Taylor said as far as he's aware the resurrection of The Parallel Connection is the only school…...
LETTER: Musical’s message highlights importance of Victoria transition house
3+ week, 3+ day ago (158+ words) Published 11:30 am Saturday, January 17, 2026 Many of us attended "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" this month at the Royal Theatre. Whilst it was entertaining and a fabulous performance, it also sent an important message " that abuse should never be tolerated. Tina's…...
Free, hands-on science expo coming to Saanich mall
3+ week, 5+ day ago (217+ words) Published 5:45 am Thursday, January 15, 2026 By Saanich News Staff Passport to Science will be holding a free expo at Tillicum Centre on Jan.31. (Passport to Science website) A community-driven non-profit dedicated to making science fun and accessible is hosting a free,…...
BC Lions sign White Rock kicker Sean Whyte to 1-year contract extension
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (473+ words) Published 2:53 pm Wednesday, January 7, 2026 BC Lions kicker and White Rock native Sean Whyte will play for at least one more year with his hometown Canadian Football League team. The clutch kicker, who led the CFL with a career-high field goal…...
Parts of Greater Victoria coastline warned of coastal flooding this weekend
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (303+ words) Published 3:05 pm Friday, January 2, 2026 Greater Victoria residents are advised to avoid coastal areas during peak high tides, use caution near seawalls and shorelines, and monitor weather alerts and forecasts closely. (Nishadini Fonseka/ Victoria News) Yellow warnings of coastal floodings are…...