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The Times Colonist is the oldest daily newspaper in Western Canada. It was created by the 1980 merger of the British Colonist, which started in 1858, and the Victoria Daily Times, which began publishing in 1884. The British Colonist was founded by Amor De Cosmos, who went on to become the second premier of British Columbia. The newspaper has chronicled the history of Victoria and Vancouver Island

from the gold rush days of the 1850s to Victoria's present status as a thriving capital city and an international tourist destination. capital, reaching a quarter of a million households every week. The newspaper's lively blend of local news and informed commentary make it a must-read for Victorians who want to know what is happening in the capital and on Vancouver Island. The Times Colonist has also been recognized provincially and nationally with awards for its investigative reporting, editorials and beat coverage, and timescolonist.com, the newspaper's website, delivers breaking news and other multimedia content to a growing number of readers nearly 24/7. The newspaper's strong connections with the community stretch back almost to its inception. The Christmas Fund has been delivering Christmas cheer to the needy for more than half a century, the TC 10K is the second largest run in the province, outstripped only by the Sun Run in Vancouver, and the Times Colonist Book Drive has raised more than $1 million for literacy projects in Victoria and on Vancouver Island. Events like Canspell and Raise-a-Reader have helped the newspaper consolidate its relationship with its readers in the Greater Victoria region. The Times Colonist publishes in print six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday, and online 365 days per year.

02/14/2025
02/14/2025

Victoria police were called about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to a multi-unit building in the 1100-block of Quadra Street and arrived to find a woman had been stabbed

02/14/2025

The enthusiasm for Flag Day this year fits right in with Victoria Coun. Chris Coleman’s long-held devotion to the maple leaf.

02/14/2025

Hundreds of people will be looking for love on Valentine’s weekend at in-person mixers in Victoria — a sign online dating might have lost its allure

02/14/2025

Residents voted almost 59 per cent in favour of allowing council to borrow money for the project, which would take between five and six years and cost an estimated $209 million

02/14/2025

BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing about 1,200 workers at LifeLabs throughout British Columbia says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice to the employer. The B.C.

02/14/2025

People in Greater Victoria reported feeling the quake

02/14/2025

People in Greater Victoria reported feeling the quake

02/14/2025

Council unanimously endorsed a motion Thursday to have city staff explore adjusting its procurement policies, as well as shifting its social media account away from X

02/14/2025

The British Columbia government is cancelling a promised $1,000 grocery rebate and will freeze hiring of some public service positions to "find dollars" in its budget as it prepares for "four years of unpredictability" from the United States, Finance

02/13/2025

B.C.'s finance minister says the government is cancelling the $1,000 grocery rebate it promised during the election campaign and will pause government hiring because of U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs.

02/13/2025

The fire damaged the back tire and back passenger-side door of a Fiat 500 at the intersection of Summerhill Place and Dufferin Crescent about 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday

02/13/2025

​Some economists view rebate as “election gimmick” and would like to see a more targeted approach to supporting British Columbians.

02/13/2025

First-year student Sidney McIntyre-Starko died January 2024 of cardiac arrest due to fentanyl poisoning while in residence at the University of Victoria

02/13/2025

The 12-foot AB rigid-hulled inflatable vessel was last seen moored Feb. 4 outside a residence on Sea View Road

02/13/2025

The plea from AutismBC comes after a 15-year-old student, believed to be autistic, died in a police-involved shooting.

02/13/2025

Victoria police were called about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to a multi-unit building in the 1100-block of Quadra Street and arrived to find a woman had been stabbed

02/13/2025

Rachel Eldstrom, 35, was reported missing on Monday, Feb. 10.

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Black bear roams near Camosun Interurban

A large black bear was caught on camera as it roamed Glendower Road near Camosun College’s Interurban campus early Thursday. Read the story at timescolonist.com

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The Times Colonist is the oldest daily newspaper in Western Canada. It was created by the 1980 merger of the British Colonist, which started in 1858, and the Victoria Daily Times, which began publishing in 1884. The British Colonist was founded by Amor De Cosmos, who went on to become the second premier of British Columbia. The newspaper has chronicled the history of Victoria and Vancouver Island from the gold rush days of the 1850s to Victoria's present status as a thriving capital city and an international tourist destination. Today, the Times Colonist is the dominant medium in the B.C. capital, reaching a quarter of a million households every week. The newspaper's lively blend of local news and informed commentary make it a must-read for Victorians who want to know what is happening in the capital and on Vancouver Island. The Times Colonist has also been recognized provincially and nationally with awards for its investigative reporting, editorials and beat coverage, and timescolonist.com, the newspaper's website, delivers breaking news and other multimedia content to a growing number of readers nearly 24/7. The newspaper's strong connections with the community stretch back almost to its inception. The Christmas Fund has been delivering Christmas cheer to the needy for more than half a century, the TC 10K is the second largest run in the province, and the Times Colonist Book Drive has raised more than $5 million for literacy projects in Victoria and on Vancouver Island. The Times Colonist publishes in print six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday, and online 365 days per year.