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Southern resident orca seen pushing dead calf off Southern Vancouver Island.
Southern resident orca seen pushing dead calf off Southern Vancouver Island - Victoria News
31-year-old orca has experienced multiple failed pregnancies
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October 7, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Southern resident orca seen pushing dead calf off Southern Vancouver Island.
VIDEO: Cliffhanger: Metchosin Fire offer helping hoof to stranded goat.
VIDEO: Cliffhanger: Metchosin Fire offer helping hoof to stranded goat - Victoria News
Failed mountain goat spent night on cliff face
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October 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM
VIDEO: Cliffhanger: Metchosin Fire offer helping hoof to stranded goat.
Eby lands in Victoria, promises tax hike on wealthy to fund health care.
Eby lands in Victoria, promises tax hike on wealthy to fund health care - Victoria News
B.C. NDP leader finishes day of campaigning at a rally in Victoria
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October 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Eby lands in Victoria, promises tax hike on wealthy to fund health care.
Greater Victoria candidates confirmed for 2026 provincial snap election.
Greater Victoria candidates confirmed for 2026 provincial snap election - Victoria News
Voters go to the polls Oct. 24
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October 4, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Greater Victoria candidates confirmed for 2026 provincial snap election.
‘Excellent year’: Victoria visitor economy checks in with strong 2026 numbers.
'Excellent year': Victoria visitor economy checks in with strong 2026 numbers - Victoria News
Hotel occupancy holds steady at 80.3%
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October 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM
‘Excellent year’: Victoria visitor economy checks in with strong 2026 numbers.
Fledgling Colwood voters set to flock to polls for Esquimalt Lagoon decision.
Fledgling Colwood voters set to flock to polls for Esquimalt Lagoon decision - Victoria News
Binoculars or bird song player?
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October 4, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Fledgling Colwood voters set to flock to polls for Esquimalt Lagoon decision.
VIDEO: Greater Victoria’s masked mischief makers steal hearts on big day.
VIDEO: Greater Victoria's masked mischief makers steal hearts on big day - Victoria News
International Raccoon Appreciation Day was Oct. 1
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October 2, 2026 at 6:39 PM
VIDEO: Greater Victoria’s masked mischief makers steal hearts on big day.
Sooke brewery co-owner sparks backlash over ‘show me the evidence’ shirt.
Sooke brewery co-owner sparks backlash over 'show me the evidence' shirt - Sooke News Mirror
The ownership group called the situation 'inappropriate and unacceptable’
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October 1, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Sooke brewery co-owner sparks backlash over ‘show me the evidence’ shirt.
Victoria grocery store manager assault sign of growing danger in workplace.
Victoria grocery store manager assault sign of growing danger in workplace - Victoria News
Officers responded to a report of theft and assault against an employee at the Save-on-Foods in the 1000-block of Pandora Avenue on Sept. 19
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October 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Victoria grocery store manager assault sign of growing danger in workplace.
337-hectare Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke listed as ‘under control’.
337-hectare Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke listed as 'under control' - Victoria News
Fire was first discovered Sept. 20
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September 29, 2026 at 4:57 PM
337-hectare Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke listed as ‘under control’.
‘His way or the highway’: Langford mayor comes out fighting in forum face off.
'His way or the highway': Langford mayor comes out fighting in forum face off - Goldstream News Gazette
2 mayor, 15 council candidates attend first forum meeting
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September 25, 2026 at 11:20 PM
‘His way or the highway’: Langford mayor comes out fighting in forum face off.
Overnight rain holds Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke at 276 hectares.
Overnight rain holds Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke at 276 hectares - Victoria News
'No significant growth' observed
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September 25, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Overnight rain holds Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke at 276 hectares.
Mount Jack fire near Sooke grows to 276 hectares, ‘light rain’ forecast.
Mount Jack fire near Sooke grows to 276 hectares, 'light rain' forecast - Victoria News
Upwards of 60 ground personnel tackling fire Thursday Sept. 24
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September 24, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Mount Jack fire near Sooke grows to 276 hectares, ‘light rain’ forecast.
Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke doubles in size to over 200 hectares.
Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke doubles in size to over 200 hectares - Victoria News
Expected lower temperatures, rain could help suppression efforts
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September 23, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Mount Jack wildfire near Sooke doubles in size to over 200 hectares.
VIDEO: ‘Baa-ad’ behaviour: Metchosin goat gang caught raiding farm stand.
VIDEO: 'Baa-ad' behaviour: Metchosin goat gang caught raiding farm stand - Goldstream News Gazette
No vegetable is safe from horned thieves
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September 23, 2026 at 3:03 PM
VIDEO: ‘Baa-ad’ behaviour: Metchosin goat gang caught raiding farm stand.
UPDATE: Mount Jack fire outside Sooke doubles in size to 100 hectares.
UPDATE: Mount Jack fire outside Sooke doubles in size to 100 hectares - Victoria News
Conditions remain drier than typical for this time of year, the BC Wildfire Service reminds residents enjoying the outdoors
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September 22, 2026 at 9:15 PM
UPDATE: Mount Jack fire outside Sooke doubles in size to 100 hectares.
Colwood councillor, developer talks broke conduct rules, investigation says.
Colwood councillor, developer talks broke conduct rules, investigation says - Goldstream News Gazette
City releases details of 2 code of conduct investigations
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September 22, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Colwood councillor, developer talks broke conduct rules, investigation says.
British Columbia is headed to the polls for a provincial snap election.
BREAKING: Snap provincial election called in B.C. for Oct. 24 - Victoria News
Eby has tried to position this as a necessary step to cement mandate in response to U.S. trade dispute
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September 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
British Columbia is headed to the polls for a provincial snap election.
Empress Hotel murder, Victoria steal spotlight in new Jason Priestley drama.
Empress Hotel murder, Victoria steal spotlight in new Jason Priestley drama - Victoria News
Private Eyes West Coast launches Sept. 30
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September 22, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Empress Hotel murder, Victoria steal spotlight in new Jason Priestley drama.
Sooke wildfire grows to 15 hectares, smoke visible across Greater Victoria.
Sooke wildfire grows to 15 hectares, smoke visible across Greater Victoria - Victoria News
Out of control fire exhibiting vigorous behaviour, further growth expected
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September 21, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Sooke wildfire grows to 15 hectares, smoke visible across Greater Victoria.
2nd ‘out of control’ wildfire discovered in Sooke region.
2nd 'out of control' wildfire discovered in Sooke region - Victoria News
Both fires sparked Sept. 20
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September 21, 2026 at 4:29 AM
2nd ‘out of control’ wildfire discovered in Sooke region.
Structurally unsafe Langford highrise Danbrook One slated for deconstruction.
Structurally unsafe Langford highrise Danbrook One slated for deconstruction - Goldstream News Gazette
Twice evacuated building has stood empty for 3 years
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September 17, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Structurally unsafe Langford highrise Danbrook One slated for deconstruction.
CRD, Feds pledge $1.2M to explore restoration of Vic West-Langford railway.
CRD, Feds pledge $1.2M to explore restoration of Vic West-Langford railway - Victoria News
Study will also identify economic opportunities for local First Nations
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September 16, 2026 at 8:42 PM
CRD, Feds pledge $1.2M to explore restoration of Vic West-Langford railway.
Sasquatch sleuths, enthusiasts make tracks for Saanich Bigfoot town hall.
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Sasquatch sleuths, enthusiasts make tracks for Saanich Bigfoot town hall - Victoria News
Alaska Bigfoot Cruise has set a course for Victoria
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September 15, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Sasquatch sleuths, enthusiasts make tracks for Saanich Bigfoot town hall.
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VIDEO: Natural born killer whales: Sooke man witnesses North Saanich orca hunt.
VIDEO: Natural born killer whales: Sooke man witnesses North Saanich orca hunt - Peninsula News Review
On Aug. 31, locals watched as a pod of orcas hunted seals out on a floating log
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September 10, 2026 at 2:43 PM
VIDEO: Natural born killer whales: Sooke man witnesses North Saanich orca hunt.