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Wildlife petition calls for new Greater Victoria coastal bird sanctuary. Conservationists want to connect Victoria Harbour and Shoal Harbour, creating a new Salish Sea migratory bird sanctuary. a day ago Read more >.
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Warnings issued after second Greater Victoria deer attack in a week. An attack in Fernwood on Nov. 4 followed a similar incident in Oak Bay on Oct. 30. Nov 8, 2024 5:44 AM Read more >.
Second wind storm in just over a week set to batter Greater Victoria
1 day ago · Greater Victoria is among the areas set to be battered by strong winds Tuesday (Nov. 12) evening, abating the next morning, according to Environment and Climate change Canada. Strong winds that may cause damage are expected for the south and east parts of Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver, Southern Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast.
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Kelowna court case just one of hundreds across Canada halted by time limits. Jordan ruling imposes 18-month ‘presumptive ceiling’ between charge, end of trial in provincial court. about 5 hours ago Read more >.
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New information leads coroner to now rule Victoria woman's 2021 death a homicide. Samantha Sims-Somerville's death was a homicide, reported B.C. Coroners Service. about 14 hours ago Read more >.
$3.5-billion boost: Report shows visitors driving Victoria's …
Oct 31, 2024 · 00:01:57. The latest economic impact study done by Destination Greater Victoria shows the local visitor economy has recovered from the effects of the pandemic. According to the data, the Capital Region welcomed 4.9 million visitors in 2023, which generated $3.5 billion in economic outputs and contributed $2 billion to the region’s GDP.
Some Greater Victoria residents could be without power overnight
Nov 4, 2024 · Power is out for some Greater Victoria residents after strong winds and heavy rain hit Vancouver Island Monday (Nov. 4) morning. BC Hydro said it could be some time before power is restored across Greater Victoria. "At this time we're asking customers to prepare for the possibility of being without power overnight," according to an update from ...
Greater Victoria projected to face worse heat waves, more extreme …
Mar 26, 2024 · Without deep cuts to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the Capital Regional District is projected to face hotter, longer summer heat waves and more extreme rain events by the 2050s. The University of Victoria-based Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium (PCIC) used the most up-to-date climate modelling data to compile a report for the CRD on how its ...
VIDEO: Storm surge closes Greater Victoria roads, trails, breakwater
Jan 9, 2024 · A runner takes on the elements along Dallas Road during a storm on Jan. 9. (Jake Romphf/News Staff) High tide and extreme wind and waves closed roads and breakwaters in the region. In Oak Bay, Beach Drive was closed from St. Patrick Street to Monterey Avenue due to heavy rainfall and high tide. The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority closed the ...