Reading Time: < 1 minute“He was an ordinary guy,” said Sooke’s Jay Hammond, recalling the uncle he never met, Pilot Officer Wilbur Bentz (nicknamed “Wib”). Yet, the items excavated from the crash site in Belgium told a different story. Watches,…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA prehistoric-themed liquor store in Langford has been reunited with its stolen raptor mascot after a two-month absence, thanks to an anonymous tip and swift action by local law enforcement. The West Shore RCMP successfully recovered the…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEvery five hours, Canada loses a life to ovarian cancer. This stark reality underscores the critical importance of the upcoming 2024 Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 8, at Royal Roads University…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move that’s set to shake up commuter routines, BC Transit announced Aug. 20 it will discontinue Route 13, a popular bus line serving the University of Victoria (UVic) and Ten Mile Point areas. The…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move that underscores the resilience and collaborative spirit of the craft beer industry, Vancouver Island Brewing (VIB) has announced an innovative partnership with Phillips Brewing & Malting Company. This strategic alliance, set to commence…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn the bustling world of 24-hour news cycles and global headlines, I’ve found my calling in the quiet corners of local communities. As the new assistant managing editor at Black Press Media’s Victoria hub, I’m driven…

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a move that’s set to shake up commuter routines, BC Transit announced Aug. 20 it will discontinue Route 13, a popular bus line serving the University of Victoria (UVic) and Ten Mile Point areas. The…