Ella Matte

Multiple reports of a normal-seeming family of jewellery fraudsters has been reported by the West Shore RCMP to have been active on Sunday (July 2). (Black Press Media file photo)

Greater Victoria jewellery fraudsters using kids to lure victims, say police

The reported family scammers most often engage with victims in parking lots and gas stations

Multiple reports of a normal-seeming family of jewellery fraudsters has been reported by the West Shore RCMP to have been active on Sunday (July 2). (Black Press Media file photo)
BRNKL Rapid Deploy units from Barnacle Systems that will help the Canadian Coast Guard to remotely monitor abandoned vessels. (Courtesy of Barnacle Systems)

Victoria company’s technology used by feds to monitor 2.7K abandoned vessels

‘I’m so proud that the products we’ve developing will actually be able to help protect our coastline’

BRNKL Rapid Deploy units from Barnacle Systems that will help the Canadian Coast Guard to remotely monitor abandoned vessels. (Courtesy of Barnacle Systems)
Charles ‘Vince’ Martin has won $500,000. (Courtesy of BCLC)

Victoria man hasn’t ‘slept properly’ since winning B.C. lottery jackpot

‘I had to stare at it for a few moments to let it sink in’

Charles ‘Vince’ Martin has won $500,000. (Courtesy of BCLC)
From left to right: SIPP Group CEO Emilie de Rosenroll, federal Minster of International Development Harjit Sajjan, and Jason Goldsworthy, executive director of COAST at the Oak Bay Marina. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Greater Victoria ocean organizations get $8.1M from feds for local projects

A new Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies will be funded

From left to right: SIPP Group CEO Emilie de Rosenroll, federal Minster of International Development Harjit Sajjan, and Jason Goldsworthy, executive director of COAST at the Oak Bay Marina. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Emily Wolf grabbing for her abdomen due to menstrual pain. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

‘Like being stabbed’: B.C. MP pushing for Canadian paid period leave

The petition for potential menstrual leave will be tabled in the House of Commons in September

Emily Wolf grabbing for her abdomen due to menstrual pain. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
In the last 12 months, ICBC has conducted 15 per cent more road tests on Vancouver Island compared to the same period before the pandemic in 2018 to 2019. (Black Press Media Photo File)
In the last 12 months, ICBC has conducted 15 per cent more road tests on Vancouver Island compared to the same period before the pandemic in 2018 to 2019. (Black Press Media Photo File)
IMPACT 2023 conference. (Courtesy of DGV)

Destinations Greater Victoria wins international award for sustainable tourism

’Tourism leaders worldwide are facing an ever-changing landscape of destination issues.’

IMPACT 2023 conference. (Courtesy of DGV)
Executive chef Kristian Eligh in front of his new kitchen at Marilena Cafe and Raw Bar. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Restaurant group opening upscale raw bar and more in Victoria

The dining corporation also has restaurants in Whistler and New York

Executive chef Kristian Eligh in front of his new kitchen at Marilena Cafe and Raw Bar. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Witness Blanket artist Carey Newman experiences the art piece through virtual reality. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: Indigenous art piece at Camosun College uses virtual reality tech

The Witness Blanket project goes digital and looks to the Indigenous community for a soundtrack

Witness Blanket artist Carey Newman experiences the art piece through virtual reality. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Co-owner of Cherry Bomb Toys, Candice Woodward, in front of newly painted mural in her toy store. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: Beloved Victoria toy store finds a new home

Cherry Bomb Toys includes a toy museum

Co-owner of Cherry Bomb Toys, Candice Woodward, in front of newly painted mural in her toy store. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Victoria police are asking for the public’s help. (Black Press Media file photo)

VicPD searches for suspicious black vehicle after hit and run

The wanted vehicle fled the scene after the collision on Bay Street

Victoria police are asking for the public’s help. (Black Press Media file photo)
(Far right) Jo-Ina Young with members of her ribbon skirt dancers business at the launch for the South Island Indigenous Business Directory. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Greater Victoria directory highlights Indigenous businesses

A step towards businesses making economic reconciliation

(Far right) Jo-Ina Young with members of her ribbon skirt dancers business at the launch for the South Island Indigenous Business Directory. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Booth vendor displays new tech at Tectoria at the Crystal Gardens 2023. (Ella Matte/Staff)

VIDEO: Tectoria showcases Victoria’s ‘invisible’ tech industry

‘Probably the highest IQ concentration in the city is in this room right now’

Booth vendor displays new tech at Tectoria at the Crystal Gardens 2023. (Ella Matte/Staff)
Evan Fraser competing in the Skills Canada National Competition in the sprinkler fitting competition. (Courtesy of Camosun College)

Gold medal for Camosun College trades student at national skills competition

The top students went head-to-head in multi-trade competitions

Evan Fraser competing in the Skills Canada National Competition in the sprinkler fitting competition. (Courtesy of Camosun College)
Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia opens at the Royal BC Museum (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: Victoria exhibit opens with rare artifacts at Royal BC Museum

Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia can be explored through 3D visuals and hands-on experiences

Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia opens at the Royal BC Museum (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Ocean week organizer Heather Murray telling her crew about various housekeeping items. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Ocean Week Victoria invites you to take a deep dive

Orca skeletons, whale watching and more happening this week

Ocean week organizer Heather Murray telling her crew about various housekeeping items. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Shoppers at the ReLove Market at Market Square. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Extreme ‘hustling’ trend upsets Victoria secondhand clothing sellers

$6 shirts being found for $50 at a vintage pop-up store

Shoppers at the ReLove Market at Market Square. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Jacque Sirois of Oak Bay helps remove decades of English ivy from a native Sculer’s willows in the Kitty Islet end of McNeill Bay. (Black Press Media file photo)

Make a Difference Week in Oak Bay to combat invasive greenery

During the week, community members remove protruding plants and encourage native greenery growth

Jacque Sirois of Oak Bay helps remove decades of English ivy from a native Sculer’s willows in the Kitty Islet end of McNeill Bay. (Black Press Media file photo)
Noctiluca scintillans, also known as red tide algae blooms, were spotted midway along the Patricia Bay beach walking path in North Saanich. (Photo of Courtesy of Frank Towler)

Shellfish harvesting banned around Saanich Peninsula due poisonous algae bloom

If the contaminated shellfish are eaten by humans there could be fatal side effects

Noctiluca scintillans, also known as red tide algae blooms, were spotted midway along the Patricia Bay beach walking path in North Saanich. (Photo of Courtesy of Frank Towler)
Beyond Van Gogh when it was in Calgary in 2021 (1/2) (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Much-anticipated Beyond Van Gogh exhibit opening in Victoria

The captivating experience will open on June 20 at Bayview Place in Vic West

Beyond Van Gogh when it was in Calgary in 2021 (1/2) (Ella Matte/News Staff)