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A Victoria renter says all rentals should have at least one window in the main living area. (Photo submitted)

‘Windowless dungeon’: Victoria rental listing called out for ‘zero daylight’

This comes as Victoria lands on notorious national list

A Victoria renter says all rentals should have at least one window in the main living area. (Photo submitted)
The proposal is for a site at Cook and Yates Streets and would include two towers of 15 and 25 storeys, fully electric, with a 4,900-square-foot plaza, plus a rooftop running track. (City of Victoria)

‘This is how you revitalize’: Victoria rental towers plan called ‘spectacular’

Nearly 500 units would replace an old car dealership

The proposal is for a site at Cook and Yates Streets and would include two towers of 15 and 25 storeys, fully electric, with a 4,900-square-foot plaza, plus a rooftop running track. (City of Victoria)
The Women’s Institute property at 4516 West Saanich Rd. is on sale for nearly $1.5 million. (Avison Young photo)

‘We’re worried’: Hysteria builds over listing of ‘iconic’ $1.5M Saanich hall

Some residents fear what redevelopment may happen on the property

The Women’s Institute property at 4516 West Saanich Rd. is on sale for nearly $1.5 million. (Avison Young photo)
Saanich police Chief Dean Duthie is pictured speaking to the media in 2022 following the release of the IIO report into the June 28 shooting incident at a bank in Saanich which left six officers injured and two suspects dead. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Saanich police chief says officers facing ‘burnout’ in pitch for increase

Saanich police seeking 9.7% budget hike

Saanich police Chief Dean Duthie is pictured speaking to the media in 2022 following the release of the IIO report into the June 28 shooting incident at a bank in Saanich which left six officers injured and two suspects dead. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
More people have been hired in the Greater Vancouver service sector. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria restaurants struggling for workers even as employment jumps 7%

New report says the region has seen growth in the number of people employed

More people have been hired in the Greater Vancouver service sector. (Black Press Media file photo)
Part of the views seen from the penthouse at 737 Humboldt St. (Jason Leslie Personal Real Estate Corporation, RE/MAX Generation)

$4M Victoria penthouse with ridiculous views sees price cut as sales slide

This condo has one of the largest outdoor decks of any apartment in the city

Part of the views seen from the penthouse at 737 Humboldt St. (Jason Leslie Personal Real Estate Corporation, RE/MAX Generation)
Effective Jan. 2, 2024, GFL Environmental Incorporated (GFL) will begin delivering the Capital Regional District’s (CRD) curbside blue box collection program. (CRD photo)

Big changes coming to CRD blue box collections in 2024

Some collection days may change for certain residents

Effective Jan. 2, 2024, GFL Environmental Incorporated (GFL) will begin delivering the Capital Regional District’s (CRD) curbside blue box collection program. (CRD photo)
One neighbour couldn’t stand the sound of a water feature installed by the person next door. (Pexels photo)

Victoria neighbour war included violent threats over ‘bubbling’ water noise

Strata initially approved installation of water feature, but changed its mind

One neighbour couldn’t stand the sound of a water feature installed by the person next door. (Pexels photo)
Zender is pictured off-duty from working for the VicPD. (Screenshot/Victoria Police Department/X)
Zender is pictured off-duty from working for the VicPD. (Screenshot/Victoria Police Department/X)
Pearson College UWC faculty member Lucas Olscamp is one of four finalists for the 2023 Burjeel Holdings Oxford Saïd Climate Change Challenge in Dubai, UAE. (Pearson College photo)

Vancouver Island teacher only Canadian picked for climate challenge at COP28

Lucas Olscamp of Pearson College speaking at United Nations climate conference

Pearson College UWC faculty member Lucas Olscamp is one of four finalists for the 2023 Burjeel Holdings Oxford Saïd Climate Change Challenge in Dubai, UAE. (Pearson College photo)
Mastermind Toys, which sells items that include LEGO, has filed for creditor protection. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

‘Deteriorating’: Mastermind toy store files for creditor protection

Mastermind has stores in Coquitlam, Langley, Abbotsford, Tsawwassen, Langford and Prince George

Mastermind Toys, which sells items that include LEGO, has filed for creditor protection. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Traditional Chinese medicine treatments often include acupuncture. A B.C. crash victim has won money from a driver to help pay for this. (Pexels photo)
Traditional Chinese medicine treatments often include acupuncture. A B.C. crash victim has won money from a driver to help pay for this. (Pexels photo)
The Lights of Wonder event returns Dec. 1. (Colin Smith Takes Pics photo)

Downtown Victoria lights event returns with free horse-drawn trolley rides

And the lights will be on for the entire month of December

The Lights of Wonder event returns Dec. 1. (Colin Smith Takes Pics photo)
A Victoria contractor says he was just following his client’s instructions. (Pexels photo)

B.C. contractor wins court case even though fireplace not ‘up to code’

Tribunal rules homeowner was effectively the general contractor and was made aware of the risk

A Victoria contractor says he was just following his client’s instructions. (Pexels photo)
Victoria Coun. Susan Kim has been asked to resign by some. (City of Victoria photo)

Victoria councillor issues new apology for letter doubting Hamas sexual violence

But Susan Kim is resisting calls for her to resign

Victoria Coun. Susan Kim has been asked to resign by some. (City of Victoria photo)
Durrance Lake in Saanich is a popular place in the summer for recreation. This file photo shows someone previously swimming in the lake. (Black Press Media file photo)
Durrance Lake in Saanich is a popular place in the summer for recreation. This file photo shows someone previously swimming in the lake. (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria Coun. Susan Kim. (City of Victoria photo)

‘Unconscionable’: Victoria councillor asked to resign over Hamas letter

Letter casts doubt on Hamas sexual violence

Victoria Coun. Susan Kim. (City of Victoria photo)
Eileen Greaves (right) with her daughter Stephanie at the Oak Bay cafe she’s run for the last 30 years. (Gerry Bell photo)

‘Heartbreaking’: Iconic Oak Bay cafe closing after 30 years as rent skyrockets

Owner knows most customers by their first name

Eileen Greaves (right) with her daughter Stephanie at the Oak Bay cafe she’s run for the last 30 years. (Gerry Bell photo)
A former Victoria mutual fund dealer was caught stealing from a client. (iStock photo)

Victoria mutual fund dealer ripped off his sick client for $115K

Ken David Derksen has been handed $325K in penalties

A former Victoria mutual fund dealer was caught stealing from a client. (iStock photo)
This “micro” suite is just 200 square feet. (Screenshot/Craigslist)

‘Damn shoebox’: Saanich ‘micro’ unit charges full rent for just 200 square feet

This as Greater Victoria prices land on dubious national rental unit

This “micro” suite is just 200 square feet. (Screenshot/Craigslist)