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A Victoria-born word is officially in the dictionary of Canadianisms

A Victoria-born word is officially in the dictionary of Canadianisms

Levidrome is among the latest additions to A Dictionary of Canadianisms on Historical Principles
Victoria kids' zinger of a fundraiser promotes grandad's paddling quest

Victoria kids' zinger of a fundraiser promotes grandad's paddling quest

Grandchildren raise $471 selling lemonade and cookies for Island Kids Cancer Association
Victoria’s rental scene gets a shakeup with new co-living hub

Victoria’s rental scene gets a shakeup with new co-living hub

Neighbour is based on a model borrowed from big U.S. cities
Owner of Victoria bike shop assaulted in front of store

Owner of Victoria bike shop assaulted in front of store

In total, VicPD responded to four separate incidents in a 10-hour span on Sunday
Cafe Malabar takes top culinary awards, including Chefs of the Year

Cafe Malabar takes top culinary awards, including Chefs of the Year

The Swift Street restaurant was also named Best Southeast Asian Restaurant for 2025
Driver arrested after string of dangerous driving incidents in Greater Victoria

Driver arrested after string of dangerous driving incidents in Greater Victoria

Jason Speare was arrested after failing to stop for police following collisions with other vehicles
Saanich’s Strawberry Festival returns with treats, music and fun

Saanich’s Strawberry Festival returns with treats, music and fun

The annual community event marks its 58th year at Beaver Lake Park
Discover timeless finds at Saanichton’s farmhouse vintage market

Discover timeless finds at Saanichton’s farmhouse vintage market

The annual summer market returns to 2734 Island View Rd. on July 19 and 20
Massive Canadian flag flies high in Saanichton spreading patriotic pride

Massive Canadian flag flies high in Saanichton spreading patriotic pride

The 12-foot-by-18-foot Canadian flag is perched atop a bucket truck boom by Michell's Farm Market
Vancouver Islanders reminded to stay safe on the water this summer

Vancouver Islanders reminded to stay safe on the water this summer

Last year, the Island Health region had 23 fatal drownings