Bank of Canada holds key rate steady but warns future movements unclear
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for a fourth consecutive time Wednesday, but officials warned uncertainty…
UVic Vikes forward Shadynn Smid takes next step, signs with Vancouver Bandits
A key piece of University of Victoria Vikes success is taking the next step to the professional ranks.The Vancouver Bandits…
Metro Vancouver hires law firm to investigate leaks to the media
Global News has learned that Metro Vancouver has hired a law firm, on the taxpayer’s dime, to investigate how information…
Victoria ranks among Canada’s worst cities for seasonal allergies in 2026
Victoria residents who find themselves reaching for tissues each spring aren’t imagining it.A new report from Aerobiology Research Laboratories has…
Air Canada jet forced into emergency climb after near‑miss with U.S. flight at JFK airport
A close call at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday afternoon forced an American Airlines‑operated regional jet…
Gunman at Mexico pyramids kills 1 Canadian, injures multiple others
A gunman opened fire on tourists at the historic Teotihuacán pyramids outside Mexico City on Monday, killing a Canadian and…
B.C. is warning residents that 2026 could be another bad year for wildfires
The B.C. government is urging residents to prepare for an active wildfire season.Due to “persistent drought conditions,” the BC Wildfire…
New film, whisky pay homage to Martin Mars water bombers
Best Coast Distillers in North Saanich has produced WildFire Whisky in honour of the Hawaii Martin Mars, with some proceeds…
Victoria to consider new 179-unit apartment becoming co-op housing
In this week’s committee of the whole meeting, Victoria’s city council will consider a grant application to aid in the…
Liberals suspend federal fuel excise taxes until Labour Day
The Liberal government will suspend the excise fuel tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day as the Iran war…