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Sooke mayor fights for change to encourage young women to get involved in...

WATCH: Sooke’s mayor recently returned from maternity leave and says her personal experience has made her aware of gaps in legislation when it comes to elected female politicians. Monica Martinez...

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Uber holds info session in Victoria to gauge driver interest

WATCH: Uber, the company that is an alternative to taxis, is trying to breakthrough legislation that would allow it to operate in BC. Monica Martinez reports. There are no shortage of promotional...

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Verdict is in for crash caught on video at Ogden Point

WATCH;  A former Saanich Police officer lost his leg after he was hit by an SUV at Ogden Point. The man who hit him faced three serious charges and today, a verdict was handed down. Monica Martinez...

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Vancouver Island talent headlines local music festivals

WATCH: Lineup for two major Greater Victoria music festivals was announced today and it is showcasing Canada’s major talent with many of the artist coming from Vancouver Island. Monica Martinez...

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Victoria man in Ecuador recounts moment when quake struck

WATCH: The 7.8 magnitude earthquake caused fear and panic when it struck Ecuador, crushing roads, homes and lives. Monica Martinez reports.  <br /> <span itemprop=”name” content=”5 ECUADOR...

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Victoria Royals: A family of super fans are four generations Royal blue

WATCH: It is a huge night for the Victoria Royals who need to win tonight’s game against Kelowna to continue to the Western Conference finals. Monica Martinez reports.  The Todd family swag bag has all...

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Port Alberni man charged with second-degree murder

A Port Alberni man has been charged with second degree murder in the death of 62-year-old Davin Nicholas Reid last Halloween. RCMP were called to a sudden death in the 35-hundred block of 10th avenue...

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Victoria mother charged with first-degree murder of her 18-month-old girl

WATCH: The toddler was found dead last September but police only arrested the Victoria woman yesterday. Monica Martinez has the latest.  Behind these closed doors, few knew what happened back in...

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Victorians celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday at Government House

WATCH: Hundreds of people sip tea and wish the Queen a happy birthday at Government House. Monica Martinez reports.  In high British fashion, Victorians turn up to pay tribute to the Queen on her 90th...

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TC10K event is as much a race as it is a festival

WATCH: More than 9,000 people will walk and run the TC10K this Sunday. Registration lineups and t-shirt pickups, there’s a full spectrum of folks running at this year’s TC 10k. Runners like Bala...

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New Victoria condo development hopes to be the heart of Upper Fort Street

WATCH: Victoria’s Fort Street has long been known as the place to buy antiques but the neighbourhood is changing, thanks to the restaurants, coffee shops and retail stores opening up in the area....

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Partial cloverleaf design chosen for McKenzie Interchange in Saanich

WATCH:  The partial cloverleaf design is touted as the safest and most efficient option for the region, but it also has the most significant environmental impact. Monica Martinez reports. Tuesday...

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Sayward RCMP apprehend distraught man thought to be dangerous

Sayward RCMP said they found and arrested a distraught man suspected to have been in possession of a firearm. Police issued a media release at around 5:30 p.m. saying multiple police units were in...

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Victoria’s real estate market breaks records in April

WATCH: Victoria’s real estate market is sizzling. March was a record breaking month for home sales and now April has topped that, with more than 1,200 homes sold. Monica Martinez has the story.  Home...

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Victoria’s first pot vapour lounge is legal but operating without a license

WATCH: The Green Ceiling doesn’t sell weed, they only offer the space for consumption. But the mayor says, operating without a business license is a problem. Monica Martinez reports.  With art decked...

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Cook St. village businesses want bike lanes to go on Vancouver St. instead

WATCH: All 50 businesses have said they don’t want it, signing a petition along with 2,500 people.  Monica Martinez reports.  Cook Street Village is a busy area with a constant flow of traffic,...

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Bear Mountain to host PGA Champions Tour this fall

WATCH: Bear Mountain will announce Friday that it is set to host the PGA Champions Tour in September. Monica Martinez reports. It’s the most expensive golf course in Canada and the home of Golf Canada...

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Ocean Networks Canada to embark on its most challenging expedition

WATCH: The two-month trip will allow scientists to collect data across a wide range of ocean environment.  The ocean can be a mysterious place, difficult to understand. “The ocean impacts our climate,...

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Blood activists ask B.C. government to ban paying for blood plasma

WATCH: A private company paying for blood donations has its sights set on B.C. The company operates in Saskatchewan but is banned in Ontario, and now several groups are asking the BC government to do...

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First Aboriginal food truck in Canada opens in Victoria

WATCH: The Songhees Seafood and Steam is Canada’s first Aboriginal food truck.  As Monica Martinez reports, it’s the first step in a bigger dream. The smoke and sizzle has crowds lining up to taste the...

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