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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.

05/30/2026

The events will begin with Canada’s opener on June 12.

05/30/2026

Free snacks and drinks will be handed out at stations on the Lochside Regional Trail at Mount Newton Cross Road and at Regatta Point on the Galloping Goose.

05/30/2026

The union and B.C. Transit have failed to agree on sick leave, dental plans and mandated breaks for bus drivers.

05/30/2026

All of the incidents have posed “significant risks” to public safety, says the Town of Lake Cowichan.

05/30/2026

Patients are being advised to book an appointment at another Victoria-area urgent and primary care centre during the planned power outage at the Esquimalt UPCC.

05/30/2026

Ashley Westphal thought her teenage son’s prized Marin Bobcat bike was gone for good, but police found the stolen bike in a Nanaimo yard.

05/29/2026

Police arrested a man on Dunedin Street in the Selkirk area and found fentanyl, methamphetamine, a loaded firearm and cash.

05/29/2026

Residents began moving into the 158-unit affordable-housing development on Gladstone Avenue behind the high school in March.

05/29/2026

The issue is affecting detachments in Nanaimo, Duncan, Ladysmith, Port Alberni.

05/29/2026

With the first match at BC Place just 15 days away, the provincial governments says the costs of hosting the event could reach $729 million.

05/29/2026

Former MLS pro Terry Dunfield will join PFC in early July.

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