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A fight over who owns a cat ended up in court. (Pexels photo illustration)

Court orders Victoria woman to return Tobi the cat to ex after breakup

Man said he was the rightful owner of the cat

A fight over who owns a cat ended up in court. (Pexels photo illustration)
The sale price for the property at 305 Denison Rd. is $7.8 million. The house is 11,000 square feet on .82 acres with seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. (Photo from District of Oak Bay website)

‘Kingsmount’: 113-year-old Oak Bay mansion on sale for first time for $7.8M

Listing comes at same time as steep sales drop in Greater Victoria

The sale price for the property at 305 Denison Rd. is $7.8 million. The house is 11,000 square feet on .82 acres with seven bedrooms and six bathrooms. (Photo from District of Oak Bay website)
Heather Andrews and her sister Gwen Leeder won $5 million from the Oct. 21, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw. (BCLC photo)

‘Surreal’: Sidney woman sharing $5M lottery win with sister, who quit her job

Heather Andrews had to wait hours to tell her sister, who lives on the east coast

Heather Andrews and her sister Gwen Leeder won $5 million from the Oct. 21, 2023 Lotto 6/49 draw. (BCLC photo)
A Victoria restaurant and bar has been fined for serving beer to a minor. (pxfuel.com)

Underage pint costs popular B.C. restaurant humiliation and $7K

Victoria restaurant and bar tried a defence of ‘due diligence’ for infraction

A Victoria restaurant and bar has been fined for serving beer to a minor. (pxfuel.com)
More people are paying for Victoria real estate in cash. (Canadian Press photo)

‘Big jump’ in people who are paying cash for pricey Victoria real estate

Unclear what’s motivating it, says expert

More people are paying for Victoria real estate in cash. (Canadian Press photo)
The BC Cancer Foundation has launched a $15-million fundraising campaign to fully fund the purchase and renovation of 2340 Richmond Rd. in Victoria. (BC Cancer Foundation photo)

BC Cancer Foundation raising $15M to buy and renovate Victoria building

Campaign kicks off with two massive donations

The BC Cancer Foundation has launched a $15-million fundraising campaign to fully fund the purchase and renovation of 2340 Richmond Rd. in Victoria. (BC Cancer Foundation photo)
This RV is being advertised as a “one-bedroom” rental. (Screenshot/Facebook Marketplace)

‘Utterly depressing’: $1K Victoria 1-bedroom rental actually just an RV

Renter cries foul about amount charged for an RV

This RV is being advertised as a “one-bedroom” rental. (Screenshot/Facebook Marketplace)
A dispute over the size of a parking stall ended up in court. (Pexels photo)

B.C. condo owners sue strata because assigned parking stall is ‘too narrow’

Strata says the new owners should have inspected the parking stall first

A dispute over the size of a parking stall ended up in court. (Pexels photo)
Victoria catering company Toque was closed earlier this year. (Pexels photo illustration)

Island chef who shuttered catering giant sued for ‘cold’ wedding food

B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal rejects case, leaves door open to it being refiled

Victoria catering company Toque was closed earlier this year. (Pexels photo illustration)
A Victoria resident was set to run out of medication that keeps her from feeling suicidal. (Pexels photo)

Victoria patient told to wait 16 days for prescription to not feel suicidal

Woman blames doctor shortage for lack of available appointments

A Victoria resident was set to run out of medication that keeps her from feeling suicidal. (Pexels photo)
A stand-up paddleboarder powers through the water at Elk Lake. (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)

CRD issues toxins warning for humans, pets at Saanich beach

Stay out of the water, says CRD

A stand-up paddleboarder powers through the water at Elk Lake. (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)
This Sidney rental has a stunning view – with a pricetag to match at $6,000. (Screenshot from Craigslist posting)
This Sidney rental has a stunning view – with a pricetag to match at $6,000. (Screenshot from Craigslist posting)
A Central Saanich Police Service officer is a plaintiff in a court action alleging sexual harassment and more. (Courtesy of the Central Saanich Police Service)

5 Greater Victoria cities named in lawsuit filed by female police officers

Saanich, Central Saanich, Victoria, Oak Bay and Esquimalt named in court action

A Central Saanich Police Service officer is a plaintiff in a court action alleging sexual harassment and more. (Courtesy of the Central Saanich Police Service)
This space in an Oak Bay home is advertised as being available to rent as office space while the person is gone to her job. (Screenshot from Facebook Marketplace ad)

Oak Bay resident rents out own home as ‘office space’ while she’s at work

Local resident maximizing income potential in pricey market

This space in an Oak Bay home is advertised as being available to rent as office space while the person is gone to her job. (Screenshot from Facebook Marketplace ad)
Participation in a Christmas Craft Fair in Sooke led to a court case. (Photo illustration by Pexels)

Woman sues for being ‘expelled’ from Sooke craft group and Christmas market

Craft group said it had good reason to give crafter the boot

Participation in a Christmas Craft Fair in Sooke led to a court case. (Photo illustration by Pexels)
A truck overturned near the Quadra Street off-ramp on Highway 17. (Screenshot/@ChillAsHellYYJ/Twitter)
A truck overturned near the Quadra Street off-ramp on Highway 17. (Screenshot/@ChillAsHellYYJ/Twitter)
Philip Marciniak posted on X about the District of Saanich’s new protected bike lane project on Gorge Road that is raised for cyclists, but not for motor vehicles. (Philip Marciniak photo)

‘Beyond parody’: Island town raising road to slow ‘fast-moving’ cyclists

New protected bike lane features two levels of road

Philip Marciniak posted on X about the District of Saanich’s new protected bike lane project on Gorge Road that is raised for cyclists, but not for motor vehicles. (Philip Marciniak photo)
Java Jo’s Cafe is known for hosting vintage car shows. (Java Jo’s Cafe photo/Facebook)

Beloved Victoria cafe closing over rising rent, ‘negative’ impact of shelters

But the owner has found a ‘mini’ location for January move

Java Jo’s Cafe is known for hosting vintage car shows. (Java Jo’s Cafe photo/Facebook)
A Sooke teacher has been banned from teaching. (Pixabay photo)

Sooke gym teacher banned after sexually exploiting teen student

Ian McKenzie admitted to using his position of power

A Sooke teacher has been banned from teaching. (Pixabay photo)
Girls’ softball players deserve better field conditions, says a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal complaint. (Karen Powell photo)
Girls’ softball players deserve better field conditions, says a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal complaint. (Karen Powell photo)

Girls’ softball teams accuse City of Victoria of discrimination over fields

Teams’ human rights complaint is headed to a hearing

Girls’ softball players deserve better field conditions, says a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal complaint. (Karen Powell photo)
Girls’ softball players deserve better field conditions, says a B.C. Human Rights Tribunal complaint. (Karen Powell photo)