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The inner harbour in downtown Victoria, B.C. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

Victoria Harbour most polluted on B.C. coast: study

City's industrial past and more recently, pharmaceuticals, create high levels of pollutants

The inner harbour in downtown Victoria, B.C. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
Twila and Steve Dainard have founded Home Together Canada, a way for like-minded people to share a home in a period of high accomodation costs and increasing loneliness.Photo contributed

HOMEFINDER: Loneliness or finances may motivate home sharing

Together is better, says Victoria-based organization founder

Twila and Steve Dainard have founded Home Together Canada, a way for like-minded people to share a home in a period of high accomodation costs and increasing loneliness.Photo contributed
Goldie contemplates her near-death adventure with a group of very tough otters. (Photo courtesy Kindred Spirit Veterinary Hospital)

Victoria dog attacked by otters off Dallas Road

Off-leash dogs and wildlife can make for a poor mix, veterinary staffer says

Goldie contemplates her near-death adventure with a group of very tough otters. (Photo courtesy Kindred Spirit Veterinary Hospital)
The James Bay Neighbourhood Association has launched a survey to find transportation solutions in the neighbourhood. Image contributed

James Bay seeks input on ‘Complete Streets’ transportation proposal

Victoria's oldest neighbourhood has unique challenges for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers

The James Bay Neighbourhood Association has launched a survey to find transportation solutions in the neighbourhood. Image contributed
Premier John Horgan embraces Lorelei Williams of the dance troupe Butterflies in Spirit after presenting her with the one millionth moose hide pin. The pins are designed to raise awareness of violence against women and children.

Millionth Moose Hide pin awarded after Campaign march to B.C. legislature

Efforts aim to raise awareness of and prevent violence against women and children

Premier John Horgan embraces Lorelei Williams of the dance troupe Butterflies in Spirit after presenting her with the one millionth moose hide pin. The pins are designed to raise awareness of violence against women and children.
Grizzlies player Carter Berger, with billet “little brother” Andrew, spend time at the rink. (Photo contributed)

Billet families the backbone of Junior A hockey

Support and friendship are important components to success on the ice

Grizzlies player Carter Berger, with billet “little brother” Andrew, spend time at the rink. (Photo contributed)
Sendwithus co-founder Brad Van Vugt (left) is thrilled to be in a new place of business within the old American Trust Company Building on Fort Street. The company is one of many emerging and innovative tech companies in the city. Tim Collins/Victoria News

Email specialists riding the tech wave in Victoria

Company tackles common business challenge with innovative approaches

Sendwithus co-founder Brad Van Vugt (left) is thrilled to be in a new place of business within the old American Trust Company Building on Fort Street. The company is one of many emerging and innovative tech companies in the city. Tim Collins/Victoria News
Const. Eric Lequesne and his partner, Diesel, love police work and the special relationship they have as members of the K9 Unit. Tim Collins/Victoria News

K9 Unit the best job in the world: VicPD handler

New dogs from Germany join the local force

Const. Eric Lequesne and his partner, Diesel, love police work and the special relationship they have as members of the K9 Unit. Tim Collins/Victoria News
Home sales were down in January around Greater Victoria, but experts differ on the root cause of the slowdown.

HOMEFINDER: Soft sales due more to inventory than mortgage rates: experts

Effect of new 'mortgage stress test' still unclear

Home sales were down in January around Greater Victoria, but experts differ on the root cause of the slowdown.
Provincial pot plans may take some of the regulatory pressure off Victoria City Hall.

Province’s new pot strategy expected to help out Victoria

Licensing and enforcement of cannabis shops to move into government realm

Provincial pot plans may take some of the regulatory pressure off Victoria City Hall.
Car fire at Victoria apartment matches getaway vehicle in morning robbery

Car fire at Victoria apartment matches getaway vehicle in morning robbery

Blue Volkswagen Jetta with 'reflective' tape on bumper seen at both locations

Car fire at Victoria apartment matches getaway vehicle in morning robbery
The resident complaint-driven residential parking only enforcement in Victoria pits residents against neighbours and others who park in the designated areas, says one City councillor. Tim Collins/Victoria News

Residential only parking areas in Victoria have some seeing red

Tickets are issued based on resident complaints

The resident complaint-driven residential parking only enforcement in Victoria pits residents against neighbours and others who park in the designated areas, says one City councillor. Tim Collins/Victoria News
A counterfeit money operation ended when VicPD apprehended a Vancouver man who had been in Victoria for two days

Counterfeiter busted by Vic PD

$100 bills had incorrect wording

A counterfeit money operation ended when VicPD apprehended a Vancouver man who had been in Victoria for two days
Quick action by the Bay Street Fire Station crew save building on Pandora as one resident sent to hospital with serious burns.

Early morning fire sends one man to hospital with severe burns

Fire above thrift store controlled by Victoria Fire Service

Quick action by the Bay Street Fire Station crew save building on Pandora as one resident sent to hospital with serious burns.
Ramsay Hamdi, son of late surgeon Dr. Fouad Hamdi, holds the artificial spinal implant pioneered by his father 50 years ago, joined by Island Health board chair Leah Hollins and B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix. Tim Collins/Victoria News

Pioneering surgeon’s legacy lives on in commemorative display at RJH

50 years have passed since Dr. Fouad Ahmed Hamdi performed ground breaking surgery

Ramsay Hamdi, son of late surgeon Dr. Fouad Hamdi, holds the artificial spinal implant pioneered by his father 50 years ago, joined by Island Health board chair Leah Hollins and B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix. Tim Collins/Victoria News
Paige Sutton (second from the left) races to the play at the Sandstorm Tournament as a member of Team B.C.

Royal Bay girls’ lacrosse academy set to soar

Three team members travel to California for tournament

Paige Sutton (second from the left) races to the play at the Sandstorm Tournament as a member of Team B.C.
James Bay collision with vehicle sends longboarder to hospital

James Bay collision with vehicle sends longboarder to hospital

Boarder sustains non life-threatening injuries in midnight Thursday crash

James Bay collision with vehicle sends longboarder to hospital
Jesse Roper’s new album marks the start of a new tour and creative resurgence. (Photo contributed)

Jesse Roper’s new album a new approach to his craft

New album kicks off cross country tour for Metchosin resident

Jesse Roper’s new album marks the start of a new tour and creative resurgence. (Photo contributed)
The Dallas Road seawall renovation is on track to stop the existing structure from disintegrating into the ocean.

Repairs overdue on 100-year-old Dallas Road seawall

Project completion pushed into 2019, extra $895,000 budgeted for rehab work

The Dallas Road seawall renovation is on track to stop the existing structure from disintegrating into the ocean.
Representatives of the Victoria Police Department join members of the city’s Aboriginal street community in enjoying a Victoria Royals game on Sunday. Photo courtesy VicPD

Aboriginal street community, VicPD practise relationship building 101

Joint events like attending Royals games together helps enhance understanding

Representatives of the Victoria Police Department join members of the city’s Aboriginal street community in enjoying a Victoria Royals game on Sunday. Photo courtesy VicPD