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New hotel proposal aims to bring historic Westholme name back to downtown Victoria core

New hotel proposal aims to bring historic Westholme name back to downtown Victoria core

The corner of Pandora Avenue and Government Street has been a quiet reminder of loss in downtown Victoria for years, a boarded fence around a fire-damaged site that most people walk past without a second thought.

Former fire hall site eyed for housing and health hub in Langford redevelopment plan

Former fire hall site eyed for housing and health hub in Langford redevelopment plan

Greater Victoria firefighters help fund tool to keep newborns alive

Greater Victoria firefighters help fund tool to keep newborns alive

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Victoria man charged after alleged assault on Imam, and downtown robberies

Victoria man charged after alleged assault on Imam, and downtown robberies

Montreal shooter’s ‘incel’ manifesto espoused wide ranging societal grievances

Montreal shooter’s ‘incel’ manifesto espoused wide ranging societal grievances

What’s in your bin? CRD launches detailed waste audit across Vancouver Island communities

What’s in your bin? CRD launches detailed waste audit across Vancouver Island communities

No lawn watering: Stage 3 water restrictions take effect in Comox Valley

No lawn watering: Stage 3 water restrictions take effect in Comox Valley

Crown delivers closing arguments in murder case against man accused of shooting B.C. Mountie

Crown delivers closing arguments in murder case against man accused of shooting B.C. Mountie

Canadian golfer facing online vitriol over mistaken identity

Canadian golfer facing online vitriol over mistaken identity

Canada sends third frigate to U.S. warfare drills in Indo-Pacific region

Canada sends third frigate to U.S. warfare drills in Indo-Pacific region

This percentage of Canadians view U.S. as reliable partner, new poll suggests

This percentage of Canadians view U.S. as reliable partner, new poll suggests

Sask. woman not guilty after pushing ex-fiancé down stairs, leaving him quadriplegic

Sask. woman not guilty after pushing ex-fiancé down stairs, leaving him quadriplegic

‘You have to bring joy to the job’: Retiring teacher wears different costume each day of final yearOpens in new window

‘I was in tears the entire time I wrote it’: B.C. widow pens letter to plant thief

‘I was in tears the entire time I wrote it’: B.C. widow pens letter to plant thief

June 18, 2026 at 4:08PM EDT

‘I got a self-taught PhD in garbology’: B.C. man reconnects with childhood passion for picking up litter

‘I got a self-taught PhD in garbology’: B.C. man reconnects with childhood passion for picking up litter

June 16, 2026 at 2:04PM EDT

Shots fired from vehicle toward people in park: Nanaimo RCMP

Shots fired from vehicle toward people in park: Nanaimo RCMP

SUV crashes into Nanaimo sushi restaurant

SUV crashes into Nanaimo sushi restaurant

B.C. condo conversion plan might be more about financial sector than housing: expertOpens in new window

‘Insult to injury’: Couple says tenant who illegally listed their condo on Airbnb was licensed real estate agent

‘Insult to injury’: Couple says tenant who illegally listed their condo on Airbnb was licensed real estate agent

June 12, 2026 at 5:58PM EDT

B.C. home sales struggle in May as mortgage rates rise and labour market stays weak

B.C. home sales struggle in May as mortgage rates rise and labour market stays weak

June 11, 2026 at 1:36PM EDT

Steve Nash encourages Canada ahead of World Cup match against SwitzerlandOpens in new window

Former fire hall site eyed for housing and health hub in Langford redevelopment plan

Former fire hall site eyed for housing and health hub in Langford redevelopment plan

June 23, 2026 at 8:02PM EDT

Greater Victoria firefighters help fund tool to keep newborns alive

Greater Victoria firefighters help fund tool to keep newborns alive

June 23, 2026 at 7:53PM EDT

FIFA World Cup: Canada has historic 6-0 win over QatarOpens in new window

Toronto mansion hits the market for $10.9 million. Its closet is bigger than some apartments.Opens in new window

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here are the top players who could lead their team to gloryOpens in new window

Pentagon releases new photos of UFOs. Here's what we have so far.Opens in new window

‘If this doesn’t work, we’re shutting her down:’ Ottawa farmer fights to save family farm

‘If this doesn’t work, we’re shutting her down:’ Ottawa farmer fights to save family farm

A Manotick farmer says he has one last chance to save a family business that has operated for generations if a new attempt to secure city approval for his operation fails.

Regina police stepping up patrols around Muslim gathering places this week. Here’s why

Regina police stepping up patrols around Muslim gathering places this week. Here’s why

Ganonoque police charge suspect for stealing water from fire hydrants

Ganonoque police charge suspect for stealing water from fire hydrants

Arrests made, charges laid in $10M arson at Calgary luxury car dealership

Arrests made, charges laid in $10M arson at Calgary luxury car dealership

Ad campaign reminds Manitobans North Dakota is ‘close to home’

Ad campaign reminds Manitobans North Dakota is ‘close to home’

Ontario convenience store keeps products behind glass to prevent theft

Ontario convenience store keeps products behind glass to prevent theft

Man accused of killing his parents seen in Toronto

Man accused of killing his parents seen in Toronto

‘Absolutely shocked’: Metro Vancouver skin cancer centre without backup power

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‘It’s its own monster’: Harrowing escape detailed by B.C. senior whose home destroyed by wildfire

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Orcas swim under the Lions Gate Bridge near Vancouver

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Timeline of police officers in Canada killed in the line of dutyOpens in new window

Canada unveils nuclear strategy, promises to become energy superpowerOpens in new window

Canada’s illegal cannabis market leads to national organization suspending operationsOpens in new window

Where to watch CTV National News during FIFA World Cup 2026Opens in new window

Christopher Liew: Common financial regrets of retirees, and how to avoid themOpens in new window

Clive Davis, music industry starmaker, has died at 94Opens in new window

Keir Starmer: what went wrongOpens in new window

How a simple card game is helping seniors fight a silent crisisOpens in new window

Medical experts provide opinion on how long it will take for Canada’s Koné to recoverOpens in new window

James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85Opens in new window

First trilateral CUSMA review meeting set for July 1Opens in new window

Canada imposes 10% tariff on canned vegetables, excludes U.S., othersOpens in new window

‘It’s not good’: Canadians shouldn’t expect relief at gas pumps to last, experts sayOpens in new window

How Canada’s affordability crunch could help the Zellers revivalOpens in new window

Certain actions in early pregnancy may raise risk of miscarriage, large-scale study findsOpens in new window

Canadian shot dead during picnic at South African wildlife park in alleged accidentOpens in new window

3-year-old found in crocodile enclosure at zoo, police charge suspect not known to child with attempted murderOpens in new window

‘Individuals’ lives could be at risk here,’ argues expert following Crime Stoppers data breachOpens in new window

Canada’s soccer players call for action from companies, government over online abuseOpens in new window

A tree in this Ottawa homeowner’s yard is destroying her home, but she can’t cut it downOpens in new window