2 h. ago Man charged in St. Thomas fire has previous arson conviction: Police

A man who has previously been convicted of arson is accused of starting a fire that destroyed a 19th century building in downtown St. Thomas

Events

3 h. ago Vancouver denim brand Duer opens Victoria store as part of expansion plans

'We have a few more (stores) on the horizon,' Duer founder Gary Lenett says of growth in Canada and the U.S.

Culture

4 h. ago Australian mushroom cook is convicted of triple murder after serving a fatal beef Wellington lunch

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australian woman Erin Patterson was found guilty Monday of murdering three of her estranged husband’s relatives by deliberately serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch. The jury in the Supreme Court trial in Victoria state returned a verdict after six days of deliberations, following a nine-week trial that gripped Australia. Patterson faces life […]

Events

12 h. ago Stunning restored Ontario house built in 1850s hits the market for $4 million

If you've spent any time in Milton, Ontario, you've probably heard of The Judge's House. And if the name doesn't ring a bell, the sight of it almost definitely will.Perched on over half an acre at 57 Victoria St., this historic Victorian manor has long been one of the town's most recognizable homes.Originally built in 1856, it was first owned by Dr. William Hume and later purchased by Judge Thomas Miller in 1868 — hence the nickname.The living room. Over the years, locals have referred to it as Felsgarth Manor, The Judge's House, or The Doctor's House, depending on who you ask.The front porch. The home's striking Georgian-inspired architecture — symmetrical, formal, and built from handmade Flemish bond brick with buff-coloured accents — has always stood out.The family room. But by the time it was bought in 2022, it was, well… a little rough around the edges.Custom arched doorways tie in the Victorian theme with ...

Economics

23 h. ago St. Thomas Police and fire departments are warning residents to stay away from the city’s downtown, as a fire has hit the city’s core.

Arson is suspected in a St. Thomas fire early Sunday that destroyed a heritage building on the city's main street, police said 

Events

49 h. ago This Day in History, 1897: Legendary B.C. politician Amor de Cosmos dies in Victoria

The self-styled "lover of the universe" was the second premier of British Columbia and one of the main advocates for B.C. joining Confederation

Politics

64 h. ago Victim's kin fume as woman found guilty of manslaughter, not murder

A woman accused of fatally stabbing her friend was found not guilty of second-degree murder on Friday but was convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter. It was a verdict – coupled with the fact that Koree Dockstater was released on bail to await her sentencing – that left relatives of the victim fuming, with […]

Events

67 h. ago London Eats: Three dishes and a sweet treat to try at Sunfest

Sunfest, one of London's biggest celebrations of international music, is underway at Victoria Park until Sunday. And there's plenty of international food, too

Events

69 h. ago Alberta man handed 18 months for string of Vancouver ‘sucker punch’ attacks

In handing down the sentence on Friday, B.C. Provincial Court Judge Susan Sangha said the community had been "understandably shocked and frightened" by Zachary Shettell's assaults.

Events

3 d. ago Première mondiale: des chauffeurs d’Uber obtiennent leur accréditation syndicale

Des chauffeurs d’Uber à Victoria viennent d’obtenir leur accréditation syndicale, ce qui est une première «de ce genre» dans le monde, selon les TUAC.

Politics

3 d. ago 2 arrested in connection with 2024 Surrey extortion attempts

Mounties say they arrested the two suspects on Thursday for careless discharge of a firearm and arson related to incidents in Surrey in 2024. 

Other

3 d. ago BCI invests in inaugural bond issuances by Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance Limited Partnership

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is pleased to announce its participation in the inaugural bond issuances by Stonlasec8 Indigenous Alliance Limited Partnership (Stonlasec8). The capital raised supports 38 First Nations in British Columbia with their equity investment in Enbridge Inc.’s Westcoast System.     The […]

Economics

3 d. ago Canadian musician who led ‘simple life’ gets 15 years for smuggling 12 kg of heroin

His sentencing was delayed by two years 'due to the backlog of demands' for enhanced pre-sentence reports from social workers

Other

4 d. ago Canadian Uber drivers join union, seeking first collective deal

Talks between drivers in Greater Victoria and San-Francisco platform set to start

Transport

4 d. ago Pas de conte de fées cette fois: la prodige Canadienne Victoria Mboko avait pourtant toutes les raisons de croire à un troisième tour à Wimbledon

Mais il n'y aura pas de conte de fées pour la joueuse de 18 ans au All England Club.

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4 d. ago Pas de conte de fées cette fois: la joueuse prodige canadienne Victoria Mboko avait pourtant toutes les raisons de croire à un troisième tour à Wimbledon

Mais il n’y aura pas de conte de fées pour la joueuse de 18 ans au All England Club.

Events

4 d. ago Victoria Uber drivers given union status by B.C. Labour Relations Board

UCFW Canada has been supporting ride-hailing drivers over working conditions and other issues since 2022

Transport

4 d. ago Correction: Victoria Uber Drivers Secure Historic First Union Certification with UFCW Canada

Uber drivers in Canada among the first in the world to win labour board granted union status VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C. have secured a landmark victory, with the B.C. Labour Relations Board officially certifying their union under UFCW Canada — the first union certification of […]

Transport

4 d. ago ‘There’s an urgency’: Victoria unveils $10M for first steps of public safety plan

The money will go primarily to hiring new police and bylaw officers, temporary housing, and public works to ensure cleanliness and hygeine.

Economics

4 d. ago Victoria Uber Drivers Secure Historic First Union Certification with UFCW Canada

Uber drivers in Canada among the first in the world to win labour board granted union status VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C. have secured a landmark victory, with the B.C. Labour Relations Board officially certifying their union under UFCW Canada — the first union certification of […]

Transport