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Nov 28 - Cowichan Tribes to overtake its child services

Cedar Hill Middle School gets seismic upgrades, local hotel wins awards, salmonella outbreak hits the Island

Capital Daily team15 hours ago

Nov 27 - More local streets may drop to 30km/h

Fog alert. Warmer winter expected. Soccer spectators can help feed families. Orcas playing.

Capital Daily team2 days ago

Nov 26 - Fall COVID wave dipping, but other illnesses rise

The most vegan-friendly local restaurants. Cat back, 200 days later. Victorian on blockbuster soundtrack

Capital Daily team3 days ago

Nov 25 - Santa is back in town, & ready to break records

How local researchers weather online attacks. 15% of BC seniors are low-income: report. Weekend events.

Capital Daily team4 days ago

Nov 24 -BC Ferries closer to buying new ships, Saanich closer to building new firehall

Plus, a new fire station in Saanich and 'unacceptable' air causes stink at Tally Ho

Capital Daily team5 days ago

Nov 23 - BC firefighters need more support

Victoria band Wet Future to perform Friday, an empty cruise ship in Ogden Point, and a cat reunited with owner

Capital Daily team6 days ago

Nov 22 - Victoria charity cleans up on donated soap

Plus, a birder's best friend, a cougar killed near the Gorge, and these Campbell River peeps were unbearable

Capital Daily team7 days ago

Nov 21 - Full-time workers turning to shelters in Victoria

Sidney's new accessibility plan, humpback in Cadboro Bay, fake calls from the CRD

Capital Daily team8 days ago

Nov 20 - The landfill is almost full

A local just won 5 mil in lottery. UVic wins silver.

Capital Daily team9 days ago

Nov 19 - Another controversy for 902 Foul Bay

New scams target locals. New funding to help seniors, and more.

Capital Daily team10 days ago

Nov 18 - Moving out after 110 years

Local man gets Order of BC and more

Capital Daily team11 days ago

Nov 17 - Many seniors in care live isolated lives: report

3D guns seized. Free downtown parking. New farm-to-table pop-up. Hells Angels clubhouse demolished.

Capital Daily team12 days ago

Nov 16 - Victoria Police budget gets first council read

Christ Church Cathedral proposes housing plan, land returned to Island First Nation, View Royal Reading Centre closes

Capital Daily team13 days ago

Nov 15 - VicPD deems daytime downtown mugging 'alarming'

Plus, Port Alberni's Rick Hansen still doing great things

Capital Daily team14 days ago

Nov 14 - New allegations against mortgage broker

Local band up for Grammy. UVic wins anther national championship.

Capital Daily team15 days ago

Nov 13 - Victorians in space: Asteroids named after 2 locals

Locals play "world's most boring video game" for charity. Alpaca on the lam. Cat court case.

Capital Daily team16 days ago

Nov 12 - Victoria during wartime

A new free food market in Victoria. Westshore football is Canada's runner-up. Input on HandyDart land.

Capital Daily team17 days ago

Nov 11 - A living wage in Victoria is now $25/hour

Islanders' stories of world wars. Death at hotel. Tuberculosis on campus. Weekend events.

Capital Daily team18 days ago

Nov 10 - Island Health hires its way to 2 more operational ORs

Plus: Remembrance Day events for tomorrow

Capital Daily team19 days ago

Nov 9 - Record number of orca sightings in Island waters

How citizens will decide Saanich/Victoria amalgamation, sisters win lottery, spike in avian flu

Capital Daily team20 days ago

Nov 8 - Saanich unleashes its rules for dogs in parks

Langford looks 25 tree years ahead

Capital Daily team21 days ago

Nov 7 - Higher wages won't solve Victoria's child-care crisis

Oak Bay High fundraises for Ukraine schools, Royals fire coach, Island View Beach closures

Capital Daily team22 days ago

Nov 6 - Amalgamation exploration takes another step

UVic wins 5th straight championship. To catch a wolf dog. Beer award winners.

Capital Daily team23 days ago

Nov 5 - BC is still changing clocks, 4 years after deciding not to

Plus: Local natural disaster plans. A delivery driver's eerie view of Victoria. New Hawaiian restaurant.

Capital Daily team24 days ago

Nov 4 - Centuries of local BBQ tradition

Electric flying vehicles, coming soon to local skies. Railway battery heists all over Island

Capital Daily team25 days ago