Times Colonist - July 02, 2026

Red and white on full display as thousands gather across Victoria to celebrate Canada Day

Island districts ratchet up water restrictions amid drought concern

PM lauds nation’s courage, conviction and connection

Remembering how lucky we are to live here

Greater Victoria water supply currently not a concern

Circumstantial evidence proves accused guilty of second-degree murders: Crown

Colwood hires another doctor, seeks partner to expand clinic

Landowner loses bid to reopen Cowichan Aboriginal title case

Sailors tell of painful choices in rescue of boat-sinking survivors

Five rescued after boat hits reef, capsizes off Saturna Island

Gunn takes on ethics as critic roles shuffled in Conservative caucus

New B.C. Tories leader retains former rival in shadow cabinet

Self-isolation over for travellers exposed to hantavirus-stricken cruise

Two charged after woman driven to Victoria and sexually assaulted

Pedestrian injured in Cook St. hit-and-run

Congress hears drug seizures down at U.S.-Canada border despite Republican claims

B.C. journalist, tormented by followers of Chinese tycoon, relieved at jail sentence

Major changes at city hall will get my vote

Children are the forgotten victims of drug crisis

Rebuilding lives is as important as saving lives

Buying foreclosed buildings brings risks

Poor planning is driver of property-tax increases

Instead of oil pipelines, build water pipelines

Governments a major cause of unaffordability

Column is a clear-eyed view of drug crisis

Health professionals face uphill battle

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Iran says ship grounded after ignoring approved Strait of Hormuz route

Ontario heat wave expected to last through weekend

Canada will make its Eurovision Song Contest debut next year

B.C. Transit training site ready

U.S. not renewing trade agreement with Canada, Mexico ‘in current form’

Fibre internet for Galiano, Saturna

Torgerson elected chair of VIU board

New faces on AGGV board

Belleville House opens after renovation

Dodig takes over as Telus CEO after Entwistle’s 25-year run

I-Land Fest dances its way to five days

CRITIC’S PICKS: James Mullinger, Viva Canada, Quartet Fest West

Teen star of Mildred Pierce received Oscar nod at 17

Tenille Arts, Dean Brody among performers at this year’s CCMAs

Letterman joins Just for Laughs Montreal

How sweet it is at Saanich Strawberry Fest on Saturday

Schnabel’s In the Hand of Dante takes a big swing with mixed results

Offside explained, and other World Cup questions answered

Ungrateful daughter going through a phase

Restarting treatment is important after recovering from ONJ

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Canada set to meet Morocco in Round of 16

Royals schedule announced with tweaks to season and OT rules

Kawhi Leonard returns to Raptors in blockbuster trade with Clippers

ON THE PITCH

Kane sends England into round of 16 at World Cup after win against Congo

LeBron has governors, NHL and NFL waiting for free agency decision

Leafs sign Sergei Bobrovsky as NHL free agency opens

Mexico beats Ecuador, ends 40-year knockout drought

Krejcikova beats French Open winner Andreeva in Wimbledon upset. Gauff overcomes Sierra

Pogačar looks unstoppable as he chases record-tying fifth Tour de France win

Canada’s Auger-Aliassime advances to third round at Wimbledon

A soothing cup of herbal tea can begin in your backyard

Ask Angi: How can owners keep air conditioning efficient?

HOROSCOPE

‘What if I’m stuck like this?’: After suffering stroke at 28, UVic student recalls recovery

LDS Church to break ground on Langford temple in August

Amalgamation question for Saanich voters to be non-binding

Teen e-scooter rider, vehicle driver ticketed after Nanaimo crash

Blue-green-algae warning issued for Thetis Lake main beach

Victoria greenlights rental project for ‘dead space’ on Oak Bay border

Early-learning supports cut in Sooke district, 11 lose their jobs

Tech company aims to return Victoria Plaza Hotel site to its former glory

Royal Roads turns to BCIT deal amid foreign students dip

Saanich sets climate targets for 2030, beyond

Truffles Catering hit by fire, but neighbouring Butterfly Gardens spared

Watchdog seeks witnesses to arrest

Victoria creates two new industrial zones

Andalusian history and architecture a feast for the travelling soul

Streets lined with restaurants and bars

Sometimes, lost causes can be rescued

Victoria’s source for window coverings

Van Isle Windows Ltd –

Find the Perfect Bathroom Faucet at Splashes Bath & Kitchen

Victoria choirs to perform at iconic London cathedral

Can’t see the road? It’s not you; it’s probably your headlights

Council president blocks needed AC