City of Victoria

Many sidewalks in Greater Victoria are covered in snow. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Victoria property owners, businesses reminded to keep sidewalks clear of snow

Those who avoid clearing their sidewalk may face a $125 fine

Many sidewalks in Greater Victoria are covered in snow. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto serves meals on Wednesday (Dec. 21) at Our Place Society’s annual Christmas event. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Victoria’s Our Place and dignitaries serve up Christmas cheer

Dignitaries and Media personalities helped serve meals at Our Place

Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto serves meals on Wednesday (Dec. 21) at Our Place Society’s annual Christmas event. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
The Kelowna airport is full of passengers hoping to get to their destination for the holiday season. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

‘I’m just a number, not a person’: Kelowna traveller re-routed and stranded in Victoria

Cam Lainchbury was told that WestJet does not have enough pilots qualified to fly in poor weather

The Kelowna airport is full of passengers hoping to get to their destination for the holiday season. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
VicPD arrested 17 people and recovered weapons and thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise during a recent crackdown on retail theft. (Courtesy of VicPD)

Cops nail 17 shoplifters in Victoria crackdown

Weapons were seized and thousands in stolen merchandise were recovered in the three-day project

VicPD arrested 17 people and recovered weapons and thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise during a recent crackdown on retail theft. (Courtesy of VicPD)
A rendering of the proposed housing development in the 900-block of Pandora Avenue. (Courtesy of the City of Victoria/Development Tracker)

20-storey tower with supportive homes pitched for downtown Victoria

If approved, construction is expected to begin in 2024 and be finished in late 2027

A rendering of the proposed housing development in the 900-block of Pandora Avenue. (Courtesy of the City of Victoria/Development Tracker)
Victoria’s newly elected council will have its first public discussion on the missing middle housing initiative on Dec. 8. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria council discusses missing middle housing initiative process

Councillors discussed the consideration process in early December

Victoria’s newly elected council will have its first public discussion on the missing middle housing initiative on Dec. 8. (Black Press Media file photo)
CRD asked residents not to decorate trees in public parks. (Courtesy of Capital Regional District/Twitter)

CRD warns residents not to decorate trees in parks this Christmas

Regional authority said decorations can get blown off trees and become garbage

CRD asked residents not to decorate trees in public parks. (Courtesy of Capital Regional District/Twitter)
VicPD is asking the public for help identifying a woman found dead following a structure fire on View Street in November. This jewelry was found on her at the time of the fire. (Courtesy of VicPD)

Victoria police struggling to identify fire victim, ask for tips

A woman’s remains were found following a structure fire on View Street Nov. 11

VicPD is asking the public for help identifying a woman found dead following a structure fire on View Street in November. This jewelry was found on her at the time of the fire. (Courtesy of VicPD)
Nicole Canuel says the constant battle for parking, despite being a resident of the street, is just one more irritant when considering a move out of Oak Bay, Greater Victoria and B.C. in general. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Oak Bay renter stressed out by windshield notes, parking tickets

Renter says homeowners put up barriers to consider when looking at living in Greater Victoria

Nicole Canuel says the constant battle for parking, despite being a resident of the street, is just one more irritant when considering a move out of Oak Bay, Greater Victoria and B.C. in general. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
David Screech said he has been forced to seriously consider moving Greggs Furniture and Upholstery somewhere else in Greater Victoria due to an increasing number of concerning incidents at its current Government Street location. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Home since ‘55, Greggs Furniture and Upholstery pondering move out of Victoria

David Screech said an increasing amount of concerning incidents driving possible move

David Screech said he has been forced to seriously consider moving Greggs Furniture and Upholstery somewhere else in Greater Victoria due to an increasing number of concerning incidents at its current Government Street location. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto becomes the fourth Greater Victoria candidate to be fined for breaking campaign financing rules in the 2022 municipal elections. (Courtesy Marianne Alto)

Victoria mayor among latest to be fined by Elections BC

Mayor Marianne Alto issued penalty for missing authorization information

Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto becomes the fourth Greater Victoria candidate to be fined for breaking campaign financing rules in the 2022 municipal elections. (Courtesy Marianne Alto)
(Courtesy City of Victoria)

Victoria’s outdoor art gallery celebrates young people and their passion

Work portrays four elements – music, thoughts and words, movement and art

(Courtesy City of Victoria)
The Canadian flag was lowered on Remembrance Day in honour of those who died fighting in the Armed Forces. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

VIDEO: Victoria Remembrance Day ceremony draws hundreds to cenotaph

Crowds gathered to hear speeches, place wreaths to honour those in the Armed Forces who have died

The Canadian flag was lowered on Remembrance Day in honour of those who died fighting in the Armed Forces. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
The City of Victoria is looking for new members to serve on its renters’ advisory committee. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria looking for citizens to serve on rental advisory committee

Members help draft rental policies over a two-year term

The City of Victoria is looking for new members to serve on its renters’ advisory committee. (Black Press Media file photo)
The emergency entrance at Royal Jubilee Hospital. (Black Press Media file photo)
The emergency entrance at Royal Jubilee Hospital. (Black Press Media file photo)
Saanich mayoral candidate Fred Haynes (left) and Victoria council candidate Janice Williams both face fines from Elections BC for sponsoring election advertising without a proper authorization statement in the 2022 municipal elections. (Submitted file photos)

Greater Victoria municipal election candidates face fines for violating advertising rules

Fred Haynes, Janice Williams issued monetary penalties for breaking campaign financing rules

Saanich mayoral candidate Fred Haynes (left) and Victoria council candidate Janice Williams both face fines from Elections BC for sponsoring election advertising without a proper authorization statement in the 2022 municipal elections. (Submitted file photos)
Royal Athletic Park was filled with excited festival goers on Sunday, Sept. 18, during the final day of Rifflandia 2022. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Victoria’s festival investment grant program now accepting applications

Non-profits can receive up to $50,000 for large events, $25,000 for small celebrations

Royal Athletic Park was filled with excited festival goers on Sunday, Sept. 18, during the final day of Rifflandia 2022. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Kemi Craig is Victoria’s newest artist-in-residence. (Courtesy City of Victoria)

Victoria’s new artist-in-residence looks to share agency with dance and visual works

Kemi Craig looks to bring art to where people are every day

Kemi Craig is Victoria’s newest artist-in-residence. (Courtesy City of Victoria)
VicPD is seeking information to help their investigation into a random rock attack which caused more than $5,000 in damage and injured a woman sitting in her living room. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)

VicPD investigating after woman hit by rock while in living room

Two rocks were thrown through a window at a Chambers Street home Oct. 25

VicPD is seeking information to help their investigation into a random rock attack which caused more than $5,000 in damage and injured a woman sitting in her living room. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)
The City of Victoria is asking the public for their thoughts on its downtown bike valet project. A cyclist is pictured on the Pandora Avenue bike lanes. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria’s downtown bike valet closing until next spring

City asks public to weigh in on service’s first summer

The City of Victoria is asking the public for their thoughts on its downtown bike valet project. A cyclist is pictured on the Pandora Avenue bike lanes. (Black Press Media file photo)