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Go bonkers for bats in Victoria during B.C.’s annual count

Go bonkers for bats in Victoria during B.C.’s annual count

In 2023, volunteers counted 888 bats at 274 maternity roost sites
18-year-old drug-impaired driver could face charges in Metchosin power-pole crash

18-year-old drug-impaired driver could face charges in Metchosin power-pole crash

Two people in the car left with minor injuries after crash into hydro pole
Vancouver encampment residents venture to Victoria legislature to be heard

Vancouver encampment residents venture to Victoria legislature to be heard

Those tenting in Crab Park say politicians aren’t listening to their perspectives
B.C. to implement Reconciliation Action Plan for legislative assembly

B.C. to implement Reconciliation Action Plan for legislative assembly

The plan aims to further reconciliation within the provincial government
Former Plaza Hotel property in Victoria slated for redevelopment 5 years after fire

Former Plaza Hotel property in Victoria slated for redevelopment 5 years after fire

The fire was deemed suspicious by VicPD
2 groups awards by Island Health for mental health advocacy in Victoria

2 groups awards by Island Health for mental health advocacy in Victoria

Two participants won awards
Victoria project’s homelessness survivors call for reform at B.C. legislature

Victoria project’s homelessness survivors call for reform at B.C. legislature

Report calls for 20K subsidized homes over next decade in Greater Victoria
PHOTOS: Oak Bay home to 6 of 9 key biodiversity areas in the Capital Region

PHOTOS: Oak Bay home to 6 of 9 key biodiversity areas in the Capital Region

Trial Islands Ecological Reserve stands as the first designated KBA in Canada
Esquimalt looking to begin process of retrofitting town buildings

Esquimalt looking to begin process of retrofitting town buildings

The town hopes to reduce GHG emissions by at least 50% from corporate buildings
Vancouver Canucks flag raised at B.C. Legislative ahead of second round series

Vancouver Canucks flag raised at B.C. Legislative ahead of second round series

Premier David Eby and many MLAs were in attendance