Chris Campbell

Photos were posted on Twitter by an account that calls itself the Johnson Street Bridge (@JohnsonStBRDG), which is known for capturing moments of bad behaviour, including people blocking active transportation lanes. (Photos by @JohnsonStBRDG)
Photos were posted on Twitter by an account that calls itself the Johnson Street Bridge (@JohnsonStBRDG), which is known for capturing moments of bad behaviour, including people blocking active transportation lanes. (Photos by @JohnsonStBRDG)
BC Ferries has cancelled more sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen. (Black Press Media file photo)

BC Ferries hiring binge aims to fill 500 positions to stem wave of sailing cancellations

The ferry corporation is now offering incentives to lure workers

BC Ferries has cancelled more sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen. (Black Press Media file photo)
A Saanich School District teacher has been disciplined for his behaviour. (Pixabay photo)
A Saanich School District teacher has been disciplined for his behaviour. (Pixabay photo)
As a video shows, some drivers get confused and wander into these protected lanes with their vehicles - including bike lanes that go in two directions in downtown Victoria.

VIDEO: Confused driver wanders into Victoria bike lanes, struggles to escape

Are some bike lanes in Victoria poorly designed and confusing for drivers?

As a video shows, some drivers get confused and wander into these protected lanes with their vehicles - including bike lanes that go in two directions in downtown Victoria.
The City of Victoria is testing out a new software program to spot potholes. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)

Sick of potholes? Victoria has AI for that

Software spots potholes as they develop

The City of Victoria is testing out a new software program to spot potholes. (Jenna Hauck/ The Progress)
A Victoria tenant says her landlord plied her with liquor to get her to sign an eviction notice. (Pexels photo)

Opinion: ’Greedy’ Victoria landlord got concussed tenant drunk to get her to sign eviction

With rent hikes capped, some landlords are trying to get rid of tenants

A Victoria tenant says her landlord plied her with liquor to get her to sign an eviction notice. (Pexels photo)
A fine entree of sablefish at Oak Bay Marina Restaurant. (Chris Campbell photo for Black Press Media)

Opinion: I (finally) had a legendary meal in Victoria but the restaurant has shut down

Emotional final week for staff of a restaurant that’s been around since the 1970s

A fine entree of sablefish at Oak Bay Marina Restaurant. (Chris Campbell photo for Black Press Media)
Tent camp in Beacon Hill Park in Victoria. (Tom Fletcher/Black Press Media)

Advocate for unhoused sued Victoria, saying city ‘wrongly confiscated’ donations

City says it spent at least $5,000 fighting the case

Tent camp in Beacon Hill Park in Victoria. (Tom Fletcher/Black Press Media)
The City of Victoria says it received positive feedback on its downtown bike valet project. A cyclist is pictured on the Pandora Avenue bike lanes. (Black Press Media file photo)

Bike valet returning to downtown Victoria with expanded hours

City offered coat check-style service as a pilot project in 2022

The City of Victoria says it received positive feedback on its downtown bike valet project. A cyclist is pictured on the Pandora Avenue bike lanes. (Black Press Media file photo)
In Saanich, there is a “hotel-inspired” estate at 4823 Major Rd. that is on the market for nearly $7.9 million. (Realtor.ca photo)
In Saanich, there is a “hotel-inspired” estate at 4823 Major Rd. that is on the market for nearly $7.9 million. (Realtor.ca photo)
The Very Good Butchers, a vegan butcher shop, has closed down its downtown Victoria location. (Courtesy of the Very Good Butchers)

‘So sad’: Customers mourn sudden closure of Victoria vegan butcher shop

The Very Good Butchers was once featured on Dragons’ Den

The Very Good Butchers, a vegan butcher shop, has closed down its downtown Victoria location. (Courtesy of the Very Good Butchers)
A RapidBus route will replace the Langford/Downtown Route 50 on April 10. (Courtesy of BC Transit)

Opinion: The Victoria ‘war on cars’ wouldn’t sting so much if BC Transit didn’t ‘suck’

You need amazing transit to get people out of cars - not just higher parking fees

A RapidBus route will replace the Langford/Downtown Route 50 on April 10. (Courtesy of BC Transit)
The listing has been on the market for more than 40 days at 860 Carrie St. (Realtor.ca photo)

Opinion: Victoria-area property a ‘goldmine’ if you just kick out the tenants

Listing for apartment building sale says money to be made with ‘tenant turnover’

The listing has been on the market for more than 40 days at 860 Carrie St. (Realtor.ca photo)
Snow hit Victoria hard in December 2022. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Snow hit Victoria hard in December 2022. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Snowmageddon looms in Greater Victoria as weather statement issued

Drivers urged to stay home by Environment Canada

Snow hit Victoria hard in December 2022. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Snow hit Victoria hard in December 2022. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
With the closure of Capital Iron, Victoria family business Lumberworld has added a specialty barbecue section to its Quadra Street location. (Black Press Media file photo)
With the closure of Capital Iron, Victoria family business Lumberworld has added a specialty barbecue section to its Quadra Street location. (Black Press Media file photo)
For an extra $14, you get to eat and drink pretty much as much as you want. (BC Ferries photo)
For an extra $14, you get to eat and drink pretty much as much as you want. (BC Ferries photo)
The seafood chowder and a seafood sandwich from Fishhook. (Chris Campbell photo for Black Press Media)

‘Mind-blowing seafood’: Victoria restaurant puts Indian-French spin on dishes

Fishhook has developed a loyal downtown clientele

The seafood chowder and a seafood sandwich from Fishhook. (Chris Campbell photo for Black Press Media)
A fried chicken sandwich at Smile Chicken. (Chris Campbell photo for Black Press Media)

Fried chicken wars heat up in Victoria with new restaurants

So many fried chicken options, so little time

A fried chicken sandwich at Smile Chicken. (Chris Campbell photo for Black Press Media)
A Victoria landlord got stuck with paying to fix holes in his suite’s walls. (Pexels photo)

Opinion: ‘Toxic tenant’ punched holes in Victoria home’s walls and infested it with bugs

Slow complaint process makes it difficult to get rid of destructive renters

A Victoria landlord got stuck with paying to fix holes in his suite’s walls. (Pexels photo)
A Saanichton resident has been banned permanently from investment trading in B.C. (Photo by Nicholas Cappello on Unsplash)
Photo by Nicholas Cappello on Unsplash

Greater Victoria man jailed for Ponzi scheme, blowing investors’ money on Lamborghini

The man from Saanichton is also banned permanently from the B.C. investment market

A Saanichton resident has been banned permanently from investment trading in B.C. (Photo by Nicholas Cappello on Unsplash)
Photo by Nicholas Cappello on Unsplash