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RCMP seek public’s help in Cowichan stabbing investigation
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (342+ words) Published 9:30 am Friday, February 6, 2026 Police are investigating the stabbing of a 21-year-old man on Nov. 22 in the area of Somenos Road roundabout near the Canco gas station. Calvin Dyer, the father of the victim, said three young people who appeared…...
Pollution, post-secondary students, pedestrians top Victoria lobby at AVICC
1+ day, 5+ min ago (558+ words) Published 2:30 pm Thursday, February 5, 2026 By Christine van Reeuwyk A series of motions to Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities includes better legislation for bike lane users. (Christine van Reeuwyk/Victoria News) Victoria has a handful of advocacy topics in…...
Downtown Victoria businesses back police request for 5.05% budget increase
1+ week, 2+ day ago (204+ words) Published 9:00 am Wednesday, January 28, 2026 By Christine van Reeuwyk The Downtown Victoria Business Association is calling on the city to prioritize safety, as council is halfway through its budget process for 2026. (Christine van Reeuwyk/Victoria News) With council midway in its…...
UVic library among top 15 in North America for innovation in design
3+ week, 3+ day ago (400+ words) Published 12:00 pm Monday, January 12, 2026 A library or a learning space in a university usually goes beyond books to the academic community. It can act as a place where the students feel included and empowered to reach their full potential. That's…...
Victoria businesses and police reshaping the ‘wild west’ image of downtown
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (736+ words) Published 3:30 pm Wednesday, December 17, 2025 By Christine van Reeuwyk VicPD Const. Mike Wishlaw and DVBA CEO Jeff Bray visit downtown Victoria during the busy holiday retail season. (Christine van Reeuwyk/Victoria News) Teri Huskins unlocks the gate of her Oscar & Libby's…...
Victoria radio host faces child luring charges after yearlong investigation
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (282+ words) A well-known Victoria radio figure faces two charges of child luring, according to B.C. court records. Al Ferraby, a well-known voice on CFAX in the morning, faces a charge of telecommunicating'to lure a child under 16 and one count of telecommunicating'to lure…...
'Our city is in crisis': Victoria endorses community safety plan
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (564+ words) Victoria's city manager has a rough road ahead, but a crucial one, as council embarks on implementing its community safety and well-being plan. Immediate action took centre stage, as council approved the79-page plan that saw nearly unanimous support at Thursday's…...
Victoria’s first ‘Cat Walk’ struts in to bring purrs and love to feline fans
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (368+ words) Fernwood is set to host its first-ever Cat Walk on Saturday, May 31, transforming the Victoria neighbourhood into a feline-themed walking tour. The free, family-friendly event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Victoria's first "Cat Walk' struts in to bring purrs and love to…...