Hollie Ferguson

A weapon seized during a search warrant Victoria Police Department and the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team executed on Jan. 10. (Courtesy of VicPD)

Guns, drugs and $50K seized from Victoria housing project with ‘vulnerable’ residents

A prior seizure at the same location in December produced similar results, VicPD said

A weapon seized during a search warrant Victoria Police Department and the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team executed on Jan. 10. (Courtesy of VicPD)
A mural in Fernwood on Gladstone Avenue that was done by Victoria-based artist Collin Elder. It was finished in September, 2020. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff) 01/10/23

‘Murals simply make the city more cool,’ says councillor who wants more public arts funding

Councillor Matt Dell calls for an increase in funding dedicated to public art projects in 2023

A mural in Fernwood on Gladstone Avenue that was done by Victoria-based artist Collin Elder. It was finished in September, 2020. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff) 01/10/23
Protestors from the Victoria Peace Coalition gathered January 7 on the corner of Government Street and Humboldt Street to protest against the federal purchase of 88 fighter-jets. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Protestors from the Victoria Peace Coalition gathered January 7 on the corner of Government Street and Humboldt Street to protest against the federal purchase of 88 fighter-jets. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Avid birder Andrew MacDonald scooped a photo of the puffin while changing the settings on his camera on Wednesday, January 4. (Courtesy Andrew MacDonald)

Rare sighting of puffin in Victoria a positive result of windstorms

Birdwatchers in the area said it was likely the bird was blown into the area by recent high winds

Avid birder Andrew MacDonald scooped a photo of the puffin while changing the settings on his camera on Wednesday, January 4. (Courtesy Andrew MacDonald)
Esquimalt Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) members celebrate the 20-year anniversary with the unveiling of a new crest. (Courtesy of EFRS)

Esquimalt Fire Department celebrates 20 years of service

The fire rescue unveiled a new crest, which incorporates its goals of inclusivity and support

Esquimalt Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) members celebrate the 20-year anniversary with the unveiling of a new crest. (Courtesy of EFRS)
Routes to Tofino will remain suspended until May. (Black Press file photo)

Vancouver Island Connector bus service paused after ridership plummets

Service between Victoria and Tofino, Nanaimo and Campbell River expected to resume in May

Routes to Tofino will remain suspended until May. (Black Press file photo)
School District 63 looks back on a year full of accomplishments while keeping its eyes fixed on the opportunities of the future. taken 12/15/22 by Austin Westphal

A look back and a glance forward: Saanich School District in 2022

Tim Dunford looks back at a year full of accomplishments and ahead to the challenges 2023 will bring

School District 63 looks back on a year full of accomplishments while keeping its eyes fixed on the opportunities of the future. taken 12/15/22 by Austin Westphal
Multiple people have been injured during a gunfire exchange at Bank of Montreal location on Shelbourne Street. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Victoria News 2022: The top-five stories of the year

As we say hello to the new year, Victoria News looks back on the stories that resonated the most

Multiple people have been injured during a gunfire exchange at Bank of Montreal location on Shelbourne Street. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
An interior view of the vaulted ceiling in Christ Church Cathedral. (Don Denton/News Staff)

New Year’s Day concert celebrates 17th century composers

The concert will be free of charge and will feature local singers

An interior view of the vaulted ceiling in Christ Church Cathedral. (Don Denton/News Staff)
Several agencies are investigating after workers were injured when a steam pipe burst at Victoria General Hospital Friday morning. (Google Maps)

Burst pipe at Victoria General Hospital burns two, damages building

Patient care was not impacted by the incident and the emergency room remains open

Several agencies are investigating after workers were injured when a steam pipe burst at Victoria General Hospital Friday morning. (Google Maps)
Heidi-Louise Chadwick and her two-year-old son waited in the Calgary airport for hours before their flight was cancelled, prompting her husband to drive 14 hours to save them. (Courtesy of Heidi-Louise Chadwick)

Victoria mom stranded in Calgary with toddler and no luggage finds Christmas miracle

Despite all the difficulties and numerous obstacles Heidi-Louise Chadwick made it home for Christmas

Heidi-Louise Chadwick and her two-year-old son waited in the Calgary airport for hours before their flight was cancelled, prompting her husband to drive 14 hours to save them. (Courtesy of Heidi-Louise Chadwick)
Victoria Police Department is investigating the death of a person found on the 3100-block of Douglas Street on the morning of Dec. 30. (Black Press Media file photo)
(Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria Police Department is investigating the death of a person found on the 3100-block of Douglas Street on the morning of Dec. 30. (Black Press Media file photo)
(Black Press Media file photo)
Organizers of the community dinner at Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre, which takes place every Christmas said it is an event with a high demand. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

The Mary Winspear Centre hosts annual community dinner after 2 year hiatus

Organizers of the event said it was truly a community effort, including donations of food and time.

Organizers of the community dinner at Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre, which takes place every Christmas said it is an event with a high demand. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Eric LAST NAME, the manager stands by the fire place in a cosy corner of the restaurant. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

More Victoria restaurants staying open for Christmas as diners seek options

Steamship Bar and Grill will offer a holiday menu that features turkey, ham and prime rib: oh my!

Eric LAST NAME, the manager stands by the fire place in a cosy corner of the restaurant. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Heidi-Louise Chadwick and her two-year-old son waited in the Calgary airport for hours before their flight was cancelled, prompting her husband to drive 14 hours to save them. (Courtesy of Heidi-Louise Chadwick)

‘Scary’: Victoria mom left ‘abandoned’ in airport with toddler and no luggage

Heidi-Louise Chadwick and her two-year-old son are still trying to get home after 3 days of travelling

Heidi-Louise Chadwick and her two-year-old son waited in the Calgary airport for hours before their flight was cancelled, prompting her husband to drive 14 hours to save them. (Courtesy of Heidi-Louise Chadwick)
Passing snowplows can be highly dangerous. (Wolf Depner/ News Staff)

‘Near-misses’: Greater Victoria plowers beg drivers to not pass them

Passing snow plows can pose a danger to both drivers and others as the snow is thrown to the right

Passing snowplows can be highly dangerous. (Wolf Depner/ News Staff)
Bird count coordinator Ann Nightingale says extreme weather is likely to blame for lower than average numbers in 2022. (Courtesy of Ann Nightingale )

Victoria Christmas Bird Count brings out record number of participants

Bird lovers united to tally the number of different birds and species flying around in the area

Bird count coordinator Ann Nightingale says extreme weather is likely to blame for lower than average numbers in 2022. (Courtesy of Ann Nightingale )
Mayor Marianne Alto spoke at the vigil which included members of the community and unhoused on Dec.21 via Zoom. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

Victoria vigil to remember unhoused who have died goes online due to extreme weather

The annual candle-light vigil for the homeless was moved indoors to avoid weather unhoused live in

Mayor Marianne Alto spoke at the vigil which included members of the community and unhoused on Dec.21 via Zoom. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
BC Hydro is expecting system damage thanks to a freezing rain forcast for Dec. 22 and Dec.23 (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

BC Hydro prepares for outages as freezing rain looms for Victoria

BC Hydro is asking customers to make a plan for extended outages and create an emergency kit

BC Hydro is expecting system damage thanks to a freezing rain forcast for Dec. 22 and Dec.23 (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
The eviction comes after the new landlord expressed concerns about the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club not having a business license. (Courtesy of B.C. Tenants)

‘Short notice’: Victoria cannabis club faces eviction from new landlord

The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club will need to relocate after new landlord issues an eviction order

The eviction comes after the new landlord expressed concerns about the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club not having a business license. (Courtesy of B.C. Tenants)