Nicole Crescenzi

ICBC is reminding people to be careful on Halloween, as last year there were 950 accidents. (Pexels)

ICBC warns of high number of crashes on Halloween

In 2017 there were 140 crashes on Vancouver Island, resulting in 27 injuries

ICBC is reminding people to be careful on Halloween, as last year there were 950 accidents. (Pexels)
Adam Sherk, a Uvic PhD candidate, lead the development of InterMAHP. (Uvic/Jonathan Woods)

Substance use costs Canadians $38 billion per year

Uvic PhD candidate leading a program on true cost of alcohol health problems

Adam Sherk, a Uvic PhD candidate, lead the development of InterMAHP. (Uvic/Jonathan Woods)
Haida and Chimo in captivity at Sealand of the Pacific in Victoria in 1972. Chimo had a rare genetic condition that made her white. ( John F. Colby)

From killer to orca: Uvic professor writes on society’s changing relationship with whales

Jason Colby speaks to the history of orcas, who were still live captured just decades ago

Haida and Chimo in captivity at Sealand of the Pacific in Victoria in 1972. Chimo had a rare genetic condition that made her white. ( John F. Colby)
Tom Woods (left), founder of the Rock Solid Foundation and WITS Vice President; Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater, developer of the WITS programs and WITS Program Director; Judi Stevenson, creator of the WITS concept and David Valentine, WITS President all received awards in a ceremony celebrating 20 years of WITS. (Andy Telfer/WITS Program)

Esquimalt-based anti-bullying program celebrates 20 years

WITS has helped teach kids around the world how to deal with bullying

Tom Woods (left), founder of the Rock Solid Foundation and WITS Vice President; Dr. Bonnie Leadbeater, developer of the WITS programs and WITS Program Director; Judi Stevenson, creator of the WITS concept and David Valentine, WITS President all received awards in a ceremony celebrating 20 years of WITS. (Andy Telfer/WITS Program)
Businesses across Greater Victoria are participating in the Pumpkin Pursuit (Black Press file photo)

Hundreds of downtown Victoria businesses to participate in Pumpkin Pursuit

Jack-o-lanterns and trick-or-treating are coming to the downtown area

Businesses across Greater Victoria are participating in the Pumpkin Pursuit (Black Press file photo)
Victoria Royals’ defenceman Ralph Jarratt mans the blueline. The Royals will be playing against the Wheat Kings on Oct 27 at 7:05 p.m. Don Descoteau/Black Press

Victoria Royals battle the Brandon Wheat Kings

The Royals also add a forward Gulka to the lineup

Victoria Royals’ defenceman Ralph Jarratt mans the blueline. The Royals will be playing against the Wheat Kings on Oct 27 at 7:05 p.m. Don Descoteau/Black Press
Dragon boat paddlers make their way through the Selkirk waters during a practise night. The 2019 Victoria Dragon Boat Festival will continue as scheduled, despite heavy repairs at Ship Point. (Don Descoteau/News Staff)

25th Dragon Boat Festival scheduled as usual despite Ship Point repairs

In 2018, one third of the pier was blocked off to the festival due to safety issues

Dragon boat paddlers make their way through the Selkirk waters during a practise night. The 2019 Victoria Dragon Boat Festival will continue as scheduled, despite heavy repairs at Ship Point. (Don Descoteau/News Staff)
VIDEO: Get hired at Black Press Media’s Extreme Education and Career Fair

VIDEO: Get hired at Black Press Media’s Extreme Education and Career Fair

There are 75 employers looking to hire today at the Bay Street Armoury

VIDEO: Get hired at Black Press Media’s Extreme Education and Career Fair
Fireworks permits are distributed differently across Greater Victoria. (File photo)

Saanich leads the way with fireworks permits

Greater Victoria municipalities have varied approaches to fireworks as Halloween approaches

Fireworks permits are distributed differently across Greater Victoria. (File photo)
Coun. Sharmarke Dubow only recently gained Canadian citizenship, and in the recent municipal election he both cast his first vote, and was elected to City Council (File contributed/Together Victoria)

Former Somali refugee casts first-ever ballot and wins a Victoria city council seat in same election

Sharmarke Dubow, who came to Canada in 2012, says he’s honoured and excited to get to work

Coun. Sharmarke Dubow only recently gained Canadian citizenship, and in the recent municipal election he both cast his first vote, and was elected to City Council (File contributed/Together Victoria)
Dr. Charles F. Newcombe helped collect a very large portion of the Royal BC Museum collection and the BC Provincial archives. (File contributed/Kevin Neary)

One Victoria family contributed 20 per cent of Royal BC Museum’s collection

Newcombe family featured in an historical talk Thursday night

Dr. Charles F. Newcombe helped collect a very large portion of the Royal BC Museum collection and the BC Provincial archives. (File contributed/Kevin Neary)
On October 31 families are welcome to gather at Stevenson Park for the Fernwood Halloween Bonfire (File contributed/Fernwood NRG)

The Fernwood Halloween Bonfire is back

The local event will feature dancing, music, treats and more

On October 31 families are welcome to gather at Stevenson Park for the Fernwood Halloween Bonfire (File contributed/Fernwood NRG)
UPDATED: Family confirms Ben Kilmer found dead

UPDATED: Family confirms Ben Kilmer found dead

Authorities say his remains were found by a hiker, and foul play has been ruled out

UPDATED: Family confirms Ben Kilmer found dead
Lisa Helps says she’s in favour of proportional representation (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps in favour of proportional representation

Electoral reform referendum ballots are being mailed out this week

Lisa Helps says she’s in favour of proportional representation (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
Janelle Morrison is a Victoria athlete who suffered a terrible accident in 2010 that had doctors tell her she wouldn’t walk. Now a yoga teacher, Morrison wants to offer other women an award for rebuilding themselves after hardship (File contributed/ Janelle Morrison)

Athlete who survived head-on collision offers GameChanger award for women

Victoria woman competed in an Ironman two years after doctors told her she wouldn’t walk

Janelle Morrison is a Victoria athlete who suffered a terrible accident in 2010 that had doctors tell her she wouldn’t walk. Now a yoga teacher, Morrison wants to offer other women an award for rebuilding themselves after hardship (File contributed/ Janelle Morrison)
Lucia Espino recently moved a couple blocks, shifting from Victoria to Saanich, and as a result was unable to vote in either municipality. (Contributed)

Victoria resident unable to vote after a move across the Saanich border

Lucia Espino moved just a few blocks, but unable to vote in either municipality

Lucia Espino recently moved a couple blocks, shifting from Victoria to Saanich, and as a result was unable to vote in either municipality. (Contributed)
The City of Victoria is offering monthly workshops for emergency preparedness throughout 2018, offering tips like what to stock in an earthquake kit. (File contributed/City of Victoria)

What to pack in an emergency-preparedness kit for earthquakes

Several earthquakes of Vancouver Island’s West Coast have people wondering how to be ready

The City of Victoria is offering monthly workshops for emergency preparedness throughout 2018, offering tips like what to stock in an earthquake kit. (File contributed/City of Victoria)
UPDATE: Missing Victoria man found

UPDATE: Missing Victoria man found

VicPD were trying to find man last seen on Aug. 18

UPDATE: Missing Victoria man found
In 2016, the Greater Victoria Public Library had the highest per capita circulation in Canada. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)

Greater Victoria Public Library has highest circulation rate in Canada

Across 12 branches, the GVPL’s members borrowed items more than 5 million times

In 2016, the Greater Victoria Public Library had the highest per capita circulation in Canada. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)
Lisa Helps at her election party headquarters after the polls closed in Victoria. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

Prank pizzas delivered to Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps’ campaign celebration

The fake orders happened throughout Helps’ campaign

Lisa Helps at her election party headquarters after the polls closed in Victoria. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
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