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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.

06/19/2026

The victory moved Canada into a tie for first place with Switzerland in Group B and improved their chances of advancing to the knockout round.

06/18/2026

Tanveer Singh, 21, recently moved to Nanaimo and was supposed to start the job on Tuesday.

06/18/2026

Police said disruptions of the regular non-emergency line are expected during a system upgrade from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday.

06/18/2026

The Cessna seaplane carrying three people was landing at a logging camp at Warner Bay, about 50 kilometres northeast of Port Hardy, when it flipped over on Oct. 2, 2024.

06/18/2026

Canada’s 2026 FIFA World Cup game against Qatar at B.C. Place.

06/18/2026

Trustees voted to restore a middle-school music program, career centres for K-12 students and early childhood educators.

06/18/2026

Police said a Nissan Versa crossed the centre line in the 1100-block of Memorial Avenue on Wednesday afternoon and hit an eastbound Dodge Ram pickup.

06/18/2026

The Greater Victoria School District said students and staff were evacuated after the fire was spotted.

06/18/2026

Royal Roads will deliver programs at BCIT’s Burnaby campus, while BCIT will offer courses at Royal Roads’ John Horgan campus in Langford, as part of a new partnership.

06/18/2026

Someone smashed a rear passenger window of a vehicle in the 100-block of Cameron Road and took a Mossberg 500 Mossy Oak 12-gauge pump-action shotgun.

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