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Should sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ cities rethink their shade priorities?

Should sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ cities rethink their shade priorities?

As temperatures climb, former chief planner warns sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ cities need to rethink old ways of maximizing sunlight and minimizing building shadows.
Fairmont Empress urged to stop fur sales on its premises

Fairmont Empress urged to stop fur sales on its premises

The Victoria chapter of an animal-welfare group has started an online petition against the sale of clothing and accessories made from fur and exotic skins at the hotel
'It's going to be a bloodbath': Farmers want freeze on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Tree Fruits liquidation efforts

'It's going to be a bloodbath': Farmers want freeze on sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Tree Fruits liquidation efforts

‘sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Tree Fruits has to be restructured. It’s what keeps the industry going.’ — Amarit Lalli, Okanagan fruit farmer
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Day turns 50 and is now one of the most popular holidays of the year

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Day turns 50 and is now one of the most popular holidays of the year

It’s officially known as British Columbia Day, and is held the first Monday in August.
Nanaimo's Ethan Katzberg wins Olympic gold in hammer throw

Nanaimo's Ethan Katzberg wins Olympic gold in hammer throw

No one else approached the 84.12 metres by Ethan Katzberg, who captured sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s first Olympic gold medal in the event.
Greater Victoria real estate sales, prices hold steady in July

Greater Victoria real estate sales, prices hold steady in July

The total number of properties for sale dropped only marginally from June, according to the Victoria Real Estate Board
Why researchers are racing to restore sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s kelp forests

Why researchers are racing to restore sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s kelp forests

Kelp forests are quickly declining around the world from a combination of sea urchin predation and warming ocean temperatures due to climate change.
Head-on collision on Malahat was result of SUV crossing centre line, RCMP say

Head-on collision on Malahat was result of SUV crossing centre line, RCMP say

Female driver and two young children taken to hospital
Man and woman from Vancouver Island die in collision with truck in southern Alberta

Man and woman from Vancouver Island die in collision with truck in southern Alberta

Police say they were both in their 70s and residents of Qualicum Beach.
All occupants out safely at Tillicum house fire

All occupants out safely at Tillicum house fire

Saanich police said all occupants made it out safely.