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WEB4 days ago · Victoria council needs more information before considering minimum unit size. Councillor says minimum size creates better livability, others argue it will deter housing. Sep 27, 2024 3:31 PM Read more >.
1 dead, large police presence at First Nation on Vancouver Island
WEB1 day ago · One person has been arrested. Police on Vancouver Island say emergency response officers had to be called in to make an arrest after a man was found dead at a British Columbia First Nations community. The RCMP say police were called to Ditidaht First Nations some 150 kilometres northwest of Victoria on Saturday morning, where officers found the ...
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WEB3 days ago · Traffic disruptions spell end of the road for Saanich board shop. Board shop owner hopes residents support Cadboro Bay businesses throughout the 18- to 24-month construction schedule. Sep 26, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >.
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WEBAlberta municipal leaders defeat bid for permanent resident voting rights. Resolution defeated after emotional, lengthy debate at annual conference. about 21 hours ago Read more >.
Earthquake near Victoria felt across Island, Lower Mainland
WEB5 days ago · Earthquake felt off Vancouver Island on Sept. 26, 2024. Google screenshot. A 4-magnitude earthquake trembled B.C.'s coast early Thursday morning (Sept. 26). It was recorded just 18 kilometres from Victoria at 4:05 a.m., according to officials, with a depth of 52 kilometres. The earthquake was lightly felt in Vancouver and Victoria, said ...
Homeless facility planned for Victoria neighbourhood draws vocal ...
WEB5 days ago · The facility will be located at 2155 Dowler Pl., in Victoria's North Park neighbourhood. (Google Maps) In response to citizens' concerns, Willson and Phillips explained the services the facility will offer to the street community and the safety measures in place to prevent potential issues. “Our focus is always on people coming inside to ...
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WEBGreater Victoria communities receive $1.5 million for disaster mitigation. Victoria, Oak Bay, Saanich and the Capital Regional District will receive funding. a day ago Read more >.
City of Victoria announces new 'access hub' for vulnerable …
WEBJun 14, 2024 · The City of Victoria has entered into an agreement with SOLID Outreach Society to fund the operations of a new "access hub" that will provide community-based services in an attempt to reduce the impacts of homelessness. The city will be providing the facility up to $1.8 million in operating funds, and has provided a grant of $300,000 to help ...
UPDATE: 1 taken to hospital in downtown Victoria stabbing
WEBApr 15, 2024 · Three sections of sidewalk in downtown Victoria were behind police tape as officers investigated a stabbing Monday morning. One person was taken to hospital for treatment after police were called to area of Douglas and Yates streets for reports of a stabbing on April 15 just before 10:30 a.m., VicPD …