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Costs of protest camp at UVic topped $1 million

Costs of protest camp at UVic topped $1 million

Protesters set up camp on May 1 amid a wave of similar protests on North American post-secondary campuses in response to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
Victoria condo owners seek compensation for property-value drop due to new rental rules

Victoria condo owners seek compensation for property-value drop due to new rental rules

The owners of 22 strata units argue legislation limiting the strata units鈥 use amounts to expropriation
Driver of loader who was shot in head by officer sues RCMP

Driver of loader who was shot in head by officer sues RCMP

Davin Cochrane, who was shot by police on March 28, 2023, after a chase that ended in Evans Park in Duncan, says police used 鈥渆xcessive, unjustifiable force鈥
Courtenay man found not criminally responsible for mother鈥檚 stabbing death

Courtenay man found not criminally responsible for mother鈥檚 stabbing death

Anousone Chang was accused of killing his 80-year-old mother, Nong Chang, on March 6, 2022, in the Courtenay home they shared
On the Street: Victoria named most sustainable destination in North America

On the Street: Victoria named most sustainable destination in North America

Business news around the Island
Gas station evacuated, some told to stay indoors after contractor hits gas line in Esquimalt

Gas station evacuated, some told to stay indoors after contractor hits gas line in Esquimalt

The gas-line break closed the intersection of Esquimalt and Admirals roads about 12:15 p.m., and drivers were being warned to avoid the area
Highway between Jordan River and Port Renfrew set to reopen tonight

Highway between Jordan River and Port Renfrew set to reopen tonight

The highway experienced several washouts and culvert damage during stormy weather last weekend
More than 100 drivers ticketed in four-day blitz for distracted driving, running red lights

More than 100 drivers ticketed in four-day blitz for distracted driving, running red lights

The Oct. 8-11 crackdown focused on major intersections in Saanich, Victoria, Langford and Sidney
'The community is just a ball of grief': Bamfield reels in wake of two deaths

'The community is just a ball of grief': Bamfield reels in wake of two deaths

Two men died when their pickup trucks were swept into the Sarita River after the Bamfield Main road flooded amid heavy rains
Intersection where cyclist fatally hit didn't have trained flagger: police

Intersection where cyclist fatally hit didn't have trained flagger: police

The 41-year-old woman was struck on Central Saanich Road where it intersects with Tanner Road while participating in the ninth annual Tripleshot CrossFondo