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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.

07/28/2026

It is uncommon for ministers to publicly speak out against such a decision.

07/28/2026

A man was seen stealing a refrigerator, a range and tools from the Drinkwater Road Home Depot store.

07/28/2026

The animals were killed recently in an area southeast of Shelly Road and Stanford Avenue, and west of Martindale Road.

07/28/2026

Despite a nearby playground, people regularly drive “way above” the 40 km/h speed limit.

07/28/2026

The logjam has the potential to pull tubers under the water and trap them, says the president of Cowichan Search and Rescue.

07/28/2026

Thomas Lloyd Yates alleges that 11 larger trees and three small ones were cut on his property by a company building homes on a neighbouring lot.

07/28/2026

The win by Nanaimo’s Ethan Katzberg was part of a 10-medal Monday for Canada in Scotland.

07/27/2026

Members battled difficult terrain and strong winds to reach a person who fell down a steep embankment and was later hoisted out by helicopter.

07/27/2026

Two large trees adjacent to the walking path near the park entrance off Riverside Drive were set on fire Sunday morning.

07/27/2026

Firefighters were “very cautious” in approaching the fire at Viper Fuels early Sunday.

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