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The Highlands Winter Craft Fair, pictured in this file photo, returns again on Sunday, Nov. 18. The event takes over two locations – the Highlands Community Hall and the Caleb Pike Heritage Park. (Black Press Media file photo)

Craft Fair Roundup: Find the perfect gift at a Greater Victoria event

Support local businesses while finding something for everyone on your list

The Highlands Winter Craft Fair, pictured in this file photo, returns again on Sunday, Nov. 18. The event takes over two locations – the Highlands Community Hall and the Caleb Pike Heritage Park. (Black Press Media file photo)
Courtney Collins’ cat named Kitten grew stressed during the period when they were unsure where they would end up. (Courtesy of Courtney Collins)

‘Pretty much screwed’: Saanich tenant slams lack of pet-friendly rentals

Pet clauses are banned in Ontario, but landlords in B.C. can prohibit pets in their rental units

Courtney Collins’ cat named Kitten grew stressed during the period when they were unsure where they would end up. (Courtesy of Courtney Collins)
According to the Central Saanich Police Service, Facebook Marketplace scams have been on the rise. (Courtesy of Better Business Bureau)

‘I was taken so badly’: Victoria scam victims speak out about online tricks

Central Saanich police warn residents about an uptick in Facebook Marketplace scams

According to the Central Saanich Police Service, Facebook Marketplace scams have been on the rise. (Courtesy of Better Business Bureau)
With passenger numbers on the rise, many airlines are looking to add more routes to their offerings. (Black Press Media file photo)
With passenger numbers on the rise, many airlines are looking to add more routes to their offerings. (Black Press Media file photo)
Faro at Oak Bay Beach Hotel made the inaugural 100 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining list by opentable.com last year. The hotel is No. 7 in top hotels for western Canada according to Conde Nast Traveler readers. (Courtesy Oak Bay Beach Hotel)

Victoria city, area hotels and resort score high with world travellers

Oak Bay, Empress, Magnolia and Brentwood Bay all named Conde Nast Traveler favourites

Faro at Oak Bay Beach Hotel made the inaugural 100 Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining list by opentable.com last year. The hotel is No. 7 in top hotels for western Canada according to Conde Nast Traveler readers. (Courtesy Oak Bay Beach Hotel)
FortisBC says users will soon see a drop in natural gas prices. (Courtesy of Tetra Tech Canada)

‘A green milestone’: FortisBC completes pipeline near Greater Victoria landfill

The Parkside Hotel and Spa in Victoria joined the project by also investing in renewable energy,

FortisBC says users will soon see a drop in natural gas prices. (Courtesy of Tetra Tech Canada)
Health Minister Adrian Dix says the proposed bylaw changes would allow physician assistants to work in provincial emergency rooms (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck photo)

‘Monumental move’: Physician assistants could alleviate Greater Victoria shortage

Physician assistants are closer to providing a broad range of health services to B.C. patients

Health Minister Adrian Dix says the proposed bylaw changes would allow physician assistants to work in provincial emergency rooms (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck photo)
‘The ultimate goal is building a tourism industry that empowers women,’ said 4VI director of sustainability and project lead Kyla Egan. (Courtesy of 4VI)

Vancouver Island tourism losing more women each year survey says

25% of women surveyed are not confident they will remain in tourism sector

‘The ultimate goal is building a tourism industry that empowers women,’ said 4VI director of sustainability and project lead Kyla Egan. (Courtesy of 4VI)
If your street is dark, or has difficult terrain, you may want to inform your delivery driver before they arrive. (Skip The Dishes photo)
If your street is dark, or has difficult terrain, you may want to inform your delivery driver before they arrive. (Skip The Dishes photo)
Robin Hood is proud of having its staff from all different walks of life to create a special experience for all their guests. (Jake Romphf/Victoria News)

‘Six decades of success’: The secret behind a Victoria hotel’s 60-year legacy

General manager Sam Kirsch says the hotel acts as the ‘unofficial ambassadors of the Island’

Robin Hood is proud of having its staff from all different walks of life to create a special experience for all their guests. (Jake Romphf/Victoria News)
Flipside Plastic founder Laska Pare, left, and Love Your Suds founder Belinda Williams have collaborated on a Pacific Northwest-themed gift box that hopes to show sustainability and quality go hand in hand. (Courtesy of Laska Pare)

Circular Victoria creator partners on sustainable soapy gift box

Flipside Plastics joined forces with a Vancouver soap maker to highlight conscious consuming

Flipside Plastic founder Laska Pare, left, and Love Your Suds founder Belinda Williams have collaborated on a Pacific Northwest-themed gift box that hopes to show sustainability and quality go hand in hand. (Courtesy of Laska Pare)
The intersection between Douglas Street and Boleskine Road has garnered a bad reputation lately (Screenshot Google Maps photo)

‘I fear for my life’: Saanich pedestrians want notorious intersection fixed

Douglas Street intersection near the Uptown shopping centre has some residents feeling uneasy

The intersection between Douglas Street and Boleskine Road has garnered a bad reputation lately (Screenshot Google Maps photo)
Victoria’s Royal Jubilee Hospital has closed one of its 10 operating rooms until Oct. 27. (Black Press Media file photo)

‘Unacceptable’: Victoria man feels abandoned by Royal Jubilee due to shortages

William Perry says communication was poor after receiving medical treatment

Victoria’s Royal Jubilee Hospital has closed one of its 10 operating rooms until Oct. 27. (Black Press Media file photo)
Salt Legacy founder and CEO Meaghan McDonald hand cuts a sail from Port Angeles that went into a tote bag the upcycling company collaborated on with fellow Victoria enterprise ANIAN. (Courtesy of ANIAN)

Victoria circular economy creators sell out collaboration tote bag in days

Salt Legacy and ANIAN joined forces on the bag made from old ship sails and recycled wool

Salt Legacy founder and CEO Meaghan McDonald hand cuts a sail from Port Angeles that went into a tote bag the upcycling company collaborated on with fellow Victoria enterprise ANIAN. (Courtesy of ANIAN)
Choices Market officially opens the doors to its newest location in Parksville at 319 Island Highway East on Aug. 31. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Choices Market officially opens the doors to its newest location in Parksville at 319 Island Highway East on Aug. 31. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Ella is a 17-month-old yellow lab who started her position as welcome ambassador at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel earlier this summer. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: Oak Bay hotel greeter dog loves to ‘post up in the sunshine’

Ella’s a ‘sweet girl’ who inspires smiles from staff and guests

Ella is a 17-month-old yellow lab who started her position as welcome ambassador at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel earlier this summer. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Due to the high fire risk this summer, the final three weekends of fireworks were cancelled at Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay. (Butchart Gardens/Facebook)

State of emergency prompts Butchart Gardens to cancel summer fireworks

Night illuminations will still glow at the Brentwood Bay tourist attraction

Due to the high fire risk this summer, the final three weekends of fireworks were cancelled at Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay. (Butchart Gardens/Facebook)
Upcoming Tombo restaurant is under renovations while the Agrius sign still hangs above on Yates Street. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Wave of new Victoria restaurants taking over space of closed eateries

La Taqueria on Fort Street is the latest to close down

Upcoming Tombo restaurant is under renovations while the Agrius sign still hangs above on Yates Street. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
St. Ann’s Academy. (Courtesy St. Ann’s)

St. Ann’s Academy a jewel in downtown Victoria

A slice of history is open to the public

  • Aug 3, 2023
St. Ann’s Academy. (Courtesy St. Ann’s)
Flowers in bloom at The Chinese Cemetery. (Sam Duerksen)

Victoria’s cemeteries hold hidden messages

Local historian says cemeteries were designed as places to visit

Flowers in bloom at The Chinese Cemetery. (Sam Duerksen)