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Pride celebrations get underway on Vancouver Island this weekend
The first Pride events of the season are happening on Vancouver Island this weekend — with street festivals, drag shows, and even a car wash. By the end of the summer, 2SLGBTQ+ folks will have celebrated Pride in nearly 20 island communities.
Mayor calls on province to intervene in nearly 5-month-long Vancouver Island transit strike
Transit operators with Cowichan Valley Transit walked off the job at the beginning of February in a push for higher wages, halting regular bus services and limiting HandyDART rides to people with certain medical appointments.
Police officer was 'reckless' when firing plastic bullets that killed woman: OPCC
Lisa Rauch, 43, died after she was shot by plastic bullets during a police incident in Victoria, B.C., in 2019.
HandyDART users frustrated, say it's getting harder to book rides in Victoria
HandyDART users in Greater Victoria say they are struggling to book rides they used to be able to get with no problems, and they're worried it's because of service cuts. B.C. Transit says there haven’t technically been any cuts but acknowledges there are fewer hours available now.
Cowichan Valley transit strike continues into 3rd month
Bus and handyDART workers in Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley say they’re still looking for a better wage and pension offer and washroom breaks. They’ve been on strike since Feb. 8.
Citizens' group recommends Victoria-Saanich amalgamation
A citizens’ assembly looking at Greater Victoria’s two largest municipalities says Victoria and Saanich would be better off if they amalgamated. The municipalities’ councils are expected to suggest a referendum on the matter, giving residents their say in 2026.
Fired B.C. school trustees going to court to try to get their jobs back
The Greater Victoria school trustees who were fired by the province in January have filed a court petition to try to get their jobs back.
Victoria residents vote in favour of plan to replace city's only public pool
Victoria residents gave the city the go-ahead to borrow up to $168.9 million to build a new Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre.
This is Vancouver Island
These islanders know the secrets to dealing with long power outages
B.C. Hydro has warned of increased power outages this winter due to drought-weakened trees. So CBC headed to Thetis Island, a place where days-long winter outages are common, to get some tips on how to prepare to be without power.
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Victoria arts venue closure has people wondering what's next
A non-profit arts and culture venue in Victoria is closing on Oct. 27 after struggling to make rent. The Victoria Event Centre hosted concerts and other arts events for 21 years, leaving people wondering if anything can take its place.