Jan 2 - New rules on plastic bags & take-out

Plus: Island's first baby of 2024. Local research on alcohol concerns. The “fireworks” of the sea.

Jan 1 - Happy New Year!

Are you jumping in the ocean? Plus: Victorians are #1—in credit card debt, report says. Theatre closes, citing 300% rent hike. New ads try to add Island health workers.

Dec 31 - Our biggest stories of the year

Dec 30 - Turbulent year for BC Ferries

NYE ideas for you and the family, plus top worst 9-1-1 calls

Dec 29 - Railway decision up ahead, and ideas for your New Year's Eve

Teen killed in tragic lawnmower mishap near Nanaimo

Dec 28 - VicPD to remain in Esquimalt

Changes at Victoria museums, wind warnings, Port Hardy hospital closure

Dec 27 - Desperate search for bear cub on highway

"Hurricane force" winds hit Island. A new playground on the peninsula.

Dec 26 - Vancouver Island's killer whales face killer toxins

Plus, a look back at a great year at the ballpark, and a tough night to stomach for VicPD

Dec 25 - Our top photo stories of the year

No charges 4 years after Christmas Eve tragedy. Not enough ski snow. Asbestos violations in Vic.

Dec 24 - The best local light-ups

Plus: Holiday travel updates. Spending Xmas at sea. "Fire tornado" was real. "Wind phone" helps mourners

Dec 23 - Remembering the homeless who have died

Plus, we'll give you Christmas Day dinner options and prepare for another green Christmas

Dec 22 - No pet peeve: be careful gifting pets at Christmas

Getting a fake ID isn't as tough as you think, plus five walk away from Island plane crash