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‘It’s not fair’: Sport fishers take to the water to protest Chinook closure
“Here we are stuck, unable to fish,” said Island Outfitters Co-Owner Darren Wright. “It’s not fair.” Continue reading
Tomb with a view: 2 cremation plots at Victoria cemetery on sale for $40K
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
An online ad is offering up a pair of side-by-side cremations plots at Victoria’s Ross Bay Cemetery for an asking price of $40,000. Continue reading
Privacy groups sound alarm as B.C. community offers incentives for security cameras
The City of Parksville is offering a one-time rebate of up to $100 for residents and business owners who wish to install cameras on their property. Continue reading
Victoria’s last legion branch straining under massive tax bill
“The previous bill was $73,000 and some-odd dollars,” said Legion member Angus Stanfield. “This year’s total is $104,231.78. Like, wow!” Continue reading
School officials tried to address Victoria teen’s drug use, drug dealing, inquest hears
Eurchuk died of an overdose in April 2018. Fentanyl, heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine were later found in his body. Continue reading
Parents give heartbreaking testimony in coroner’s inquest on Victoria teen’s drug death
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
On Tuesday, the inquest focused on Elliot’s parent’s efforts to get information about his care. Continue reading
Vancouver Island farmers complain about changes to Agricultural Land Reserve
At a public meeting hosted by the District A Farmers’ Institute, farmers voiced concerns about the impact the changes are having on ALR landholders. Continue reading
Victoria approves free public transit for young residents starting in fall
Starting in September, the City of Victoria will take on the cost of the $45 monthly youth transit passes for residents younger than 18. Continue reading
Trial set to begin in decades-old murder of B.C. couple
“Having someone charged sort of brought home the reality that people were continuing to make best efforts and continuing to try to solve this,” John Van Cuylenborg said. Continue reading
Too noisy for busking: The town of Comox bans the accordion
It’s kind of sad what they are doing,” said accordion busker John Cunningham. Continue reading
Victoria could cut back Canada Day celebration due to policing costs
The Victoria Police Department says the city of Victoria needs to allot some extra money for policing if they want to keep the current Canada Day party. Continue reading
Saanich woman fights back after city shuts down her roadside jam stand
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
The stand has hit a sour note with at least three of her neighbours, and municipal bylaw officers are taking action on the complaints. Continue reading
Royal BC Museum to stop collecting Indigenous remains in reconciliation effort
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
The Victoria-based museum has also announced hundreds of items from its collection will now be available for repatriation. Continue reading
Victoria to debate phasing out horse-drawn carriages
If the idea is approved, the industry would be phased out by 2023. Continue reading
Vancouver Island farm forced to add on brewery to keep restaurant open on ALR land
The owners of the Rusted Rake in Nanoose Bay say Agricultural Land Reserve rules require them to add the brewery to keep their restaurant open. Continue reading