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Temple and boutique face long recovery after fire in Victoria's Chinatown
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (705+ words) Published 5: 00 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 A fire in Victoria's Chinatown on June 15 caused significant damage to Tam Kung Temple and Smoking Lily. (Tony Trozzo/Victoria News) Tam Kung in his altar at the temple in the deity's name, perched on the…...
Oak Bay resident loses $2, 500 to scammer
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (134+ words) Published 4: 30 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 By Oak Bay Staff An Oak Bay resident is out thousands of dollars after falling prey to phone scammers late last week. On June 12, the victim was contacted by individuals posing as Visa security and was…...
PHOTOS: B. C. photographer captures rare moment of herons raised by eagle
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (192+ words) Published 3: 02 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 Ian Mc Alpine shared his "once in a lifetime" story on social media after seeing young herons being raised by an eagle. Eagles are known to eat heron eggs and chicks, and will sometimes even hunt…...
Premier meets with North Cowichan leaders after call for help on homelessness, addiction
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (532+ words) Published 2: 05 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 Premier David Eby and Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christie Boyle flank North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas in Vancouver on June 18. The trio discussed solutions to the growing homelessness, addiction, and mental health crisis affecting…...
Oak Bay Police nab impaired driver attempting to avoid roadblock
3+ hour, 35+ min ago (111+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 By Oak Bay Staff After attempting to avoid police, an impaired driver was stopped in Oak Bay last week. At 8: 45 p. m. on June 13, police conducted a sobriety roadblock in the area of Oak Bay Avenue and Elgin…...
Soul of Vietnam festival brings fashion, folk opera to Victoria
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (478+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 Traditional Vietnamese fashion and folk opera will take centre stage this summer as the Soul of Vietnam festival returns to Victoria's Inner Harbour. The free cultural festival is set for Aug. 16 at Ship Point, running from…...
Camosun Chargers recognized nationally for upcycling vintage jerseys
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (304+ words) Published 12: 40 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 A massive storage problem involving 35 years of vintage sports jerseys has earned Camosun College a national award. The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) named the Camosun Chargers the winner of its 2026 Innovation Award. It is the…...
Victoria sees largest increase in available rentals in Canada's top 10 markets
13+ hour, 2+ min ago (331+ words) Published 5: 30 am Friday, June 19, 2026 Saved-search activity in Victoria rose 30 per cent, signalling stronger renter interest. (Tony Trozzo/Victoria News) Victoria remains one of Canada's most sought-after rental markets, despite signs that renters are becoming more selective in their housing searches....
Federal government kicks in $5 billion for B. C. housing, infrastructure
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (505+ words) Published 4: 45 pm Thursday, June 18, 2026 Work underway at the Willowbrook Sky Train station site. The federal government has committed $2. 5 billion for new transit improvements as part of a $5-billion package for B. C. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times) B. C. has struck a deal with…...
The language of sport: Victoria Francophone Society hosting World Cup parties
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (466+ words) Published 5: 30 am Wednesday, June 17, 2026 "Sport has a very high potential of bringing people together," says Victoria Francophone Society's executive director Nathalie Astruc. (Liam Razzell/Victoria News) Francophone Society World Cup watch party. (Liam Razzell/Victoria News) As the World Cup…...