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What happens to bike lanes when crossing over to neighbouring municipality?
WATCH: The City of Victoria approved the first 5.4 km in its biketoria plan at last night’s council meeting, but what happens to those bike lanes when they cross over into neighbouring municipalities?...
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One Greater Victoria school is getting a new roof, the other has its seismic...
WATCH: The Ministry of Education gives Bayside Middle School a new $7.1-million roof, as it cancels Shoreline Middle School’s seismic upgrades. Monica Martinez reports. The leaky roof at Brentwood...
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The largest cruise ship to call to Victoria docks at Ogden Point
WATCH: The Explorer of the Sea brought in more than three thousand people and injected tens of thousands of dollars into the local economy. Monica Martinez reports. Longer than three football fields,...
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WATCH THE FULL STORY: Victoria City Hall holds its first ever wedding ceremony
Getting married at City Hall is commonplace in cities across Canada, but it’s never been allowed in Victoria until now. Monica Martinez reports. It’s an unforgettable day for any couple, but this one...
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Weather: Cloudy days ahead on Vancouver Island
Some wind and showers will roll in overnight and Sunday will be almost a copy cat day as Saturday for most of the island, cloudy and overcast. The post Weather: Cloudy days ahead on Vancouver Island...
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200 kites fly in the sky for Victoria’s International Kite Festival
There was a dazzling display of colourful kites at Clover Point Saturday as part of Victoria’s International Kite Festival. It was bubbles of fun, especially for kids who got to not only fly their...
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153rd Highland Games kicks off in Victoria
The sound of pipes and drums filled the air in Victoria, as the Highland Games returned to Topaz Park. Massed bands marched in to signal the official start of event. This year marks the 153rd Highland...
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Langford City Centre Park celebrates 10 years
There was lots to celebrate in Langford as the recreation complex that’s become the heart of the city, marks 10 years. There were lots of activities including face painting, bouncy castles, a clown...
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People come out to taste spot prawns at Victoria’s Public Market
In Victoria, seafood lovers got a chance to buy and taste fresh prawns at the Spot Prawn Festival at the Public Market. Wild BC.. spot prawns are a delicacy around the world, especially in Asia. They...
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Float plane passengers may soon be required to wear life jackets
All float plane passengers and crew should be required wear life jackets during flights, according to new recommendations by the federal government. Transport Canada also said pilots should undergo...
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Tragically Hip to kick off Canadian tour July 22 in Victoria
Update: The Tragically Hip will kick off its Canadian tour July 22 at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre The following tour dates were announced a day after it was revealed singer Gord Downie has...
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Victoria marks Missing Children’s Day with ceremony for Michael Dunahee
May 25th is Missing Children’s Day around the world. Victoria marked it with a special ceremony for Michael Dunahee. Students from Quadra Elementary gathered near where Michael Dunahee went missing...
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A look back at terrifying cougar attacks on Vancouver Island
WATCH: Violent cougar encounters are rare, but they do happen. And Vancouver Island has one of the highest rates of cougar attacks in North America. Monica Martinez reports. Last September, a Tahsis...
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Victoria’s real estate experiences three consecutive record-breaking months
WATCH: May has had the most number of properties sold at 1,289. Monica Martinez breaks down the numbers. It’s been three months of back-to-back record breaking growth for Victoria’s real estate...
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Greater Victoria officers out in full force looking out for distracted drivers
WATCH: The Integrated Road Safety Unit along with officers from various detachments are out to make sure people are getting the message – that distracted driving is not only unsafe, but very expensive....
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Hydro crews coax bear cub off top of power pole near Port Hardy
You never know what you’ll find, apparently, at the top of a huge hydro pole. A driver spotted a bear cub way up on top of a 50 foot/15 metre high power pole on Highway 19 near Port Hardy this past...
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Tragically Hip tickets sell out in minutes, disappointing fans
WATCH: Tragically Hip tickets went on sale Friday morning for their last cross-country tour. It only took minutes for the show to completely sell out, exciting and frustrating die hard fans. Monica...
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Wire drawn across road injures motorcyclist and passenger in Central Saanich
WATCH: Police are investigating what they say could be a criminal offence. And as Monica Martinez reports, this is just one of several wire incidents over the past several years. A motorcyclist and his...
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Royal Jubilee Hospital gets new cardiac machine thanks to major donation
WATCH: The Royal Jubilee Hospital has a new tool that will allow them to advance cardiac care on Vancouver Island. The Cell Saver can be a lifesaver during open heart and vascular surgery, minimizing...
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Yuk Yuk’s opens but can Victoria support two comedy clubs?
WATCH: After almost 30 years, Victoria once again has a Yuk Yuk’s comedy club in the downtown core. Monica Martinez has the story. Yuk Yuk’s has people laughing once again in downtown Victoria. It’s...
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