VICTORIA MORNING WIRE CORRESPONDENT
Agnes Szymanski — Victoria Morning Wire Coverage
All filed reports from Agnes Szymanski, Victoria correspondent covering the Victoria Morning Wire for the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Your old Central Saanich police car is teaching firefighters things.
Your old police car could be teaching someone something important Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the ...
Your city hall just licensed a new amusement center on Johnson Street.
Your City Hall is embracing new ways to play Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about what you...
Victoria's pet rescue lost two puppies to parvo. Here's how to help.
Your Victoria animal rescue needs a hand, seriously. Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Except, perhaps, for the folks...
Your city just licensed two more ice cream bikes.
Victoria’s New Ice Cream Czars Are Mobile Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. City Hall has been quietly processing a ...
They raided your weed club the day after 4/20. Seriously?
Your weed club got raided a day after 4/20 Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. You think you've...
An "Amusement Centre" just opened on Johnson Street. What is it?
A New Arcadian Dream on Johnson Street Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about our fair city:...
Your Victoria allergies aren't just in your head
Your spring allergies are not just in your head Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing: if you've ...
Your City Hall just approved an arcade on Johnson Street
Your City Hall is Bringing Back Arcade Games Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. While you wer...
The Empress just lost Roger the marmot. Can you believe it?
They lost Roger the marmot! Can you believe it? Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Except, perhaps, for the Empress Ho...
Victoria's new ice cream bikes are hitting the streets!
Your city hall just got a lot more fun, and maybe a little sweeter. Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Did you know V...
Your Victoria neighbour is braving the Pacific for Africa.
Someone in Victoria just did something you won't believe Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. You know, I was down at Da...
Your city hall just licensed a new arcade and two ice cream bikes
Your City Hall is all about ice cream and arcade games Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about...
That Stephen King find at the book drive? Your shelf might be next.
Your books are probably worth more than you think Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here’s the thing, you know ...
Your City Hall just approved an arcade on Johnson Street
Your Victoria City Hall is bringing arcade dreams to life Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing a...
Your gas bill is going up again, isn't it?
Your gas bill is going up again, isn't it? Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Except, perhaps, for our wallets at the ...
Your new favorite arcade just opened downtown
Your new favorite arcade just opened downtown Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about what's ...
Victoria Council just dropped $677,500 on co-op housing. Good?
Your Victoria Council is investing in new co-op housing Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. Vic...
Victoria just got two new ice cream bikes and an arcade.
Your morning just got a little sweeter, Victoria Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing: it looks l...
Qualicum Beach council doesn't want your park help in public
Your town doesn't want your help to save its park. Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. There’s ...
Your Victoria summer just got a little sweeter.
Your ice cream dreams are coming true Victoria Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing: it seems th...
Your council just changed that 179-unit plan again.
They’re still talking about that co-op proposal, you know? Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. ### What’s Happening wi...
Your Victoria basement suite just got a big boost.
Your Basement Suite Just Got Easier Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing: we're seeing some inte...
Your Victoria hostel room might hide a bloody jacket and knives.
Your hostel room might be hiding something wild Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing: sometimes, ...
Victoria, your $8,200 basement reno just hit the city permits.
Your basement wiring might cost you, Victoria. Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing: it seems som...
Zach Galifianakis is on the Saanich Peninsula growing kale.
Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. ### So, Zach Galifianakis just moved to the island Well, here's the thing. You kno...
Your City Hall is bringing back arcades and ice cream.
Your City Hall is Bringing Back Arcades and Ice Cream Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about...
Your James Bay strolls just got two times sweeter.
Your morning coffee just got sweeter, literally. Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about your ...
Victoria's pool just sent 8 people to the hospital. Yikes.
Your morning swim might get a little… spicy Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Except, perhaps, for those who found th...
Victoria just approved two new ice cream bikes for your summer.
Victoria’s new ice cream rules mean more summer treats Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. Whi...
Victoria Police just found WHAT on Fort Street?
You won't believe what Victoria Police found downtown Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. There...
Your summer just got two new bicycle ice cream vendors
Your bike-powered ice cream might just save our summer Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing abou...
Your City Hall just approved two new ice cream bikes!
Your City Hall just got a whole lot more fun Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. We're talking City Hall this morning, ...
Your ferry ride just got 3.2% more expensive.
Your ferry ride is about to get pricier Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. If you're planning ...
Your Saanich grocery store almost got a strange message
Your Saanich grocery store almost got a strange message Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here’s the thing that...
Your city just got two new ice cream bikes.
Your city just got two new ice cream bikes Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. We're often asking, what *is* the pulse...
Your Saanich neighbour just drove a three-wheeled car across Africa
You will not believe what this Saanich man did Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. While most o...
Your new ice cream spot just got two wheels.
Your new ice cream spot is mobile and coming soon Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. We're seeing a few new business ...
Your BC Ferries trip is probably a bust again
Your ferry plans might be a mess again Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Except, perhaps, for those trying to get off...
Your Victoria summer just got two new ice cream bikes
Your New Favorite Ice Cream Just Got Its Papers Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about our c...
Your ferry just left passengers stranded on Texada Island all night.
You won't believe what happened on a BC Ferries trip Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about "...
Your city just approved new fun and treats. Here's where.
Your City Hall just okayed new fun Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about what your City Hal...
Your Easter weekend just got 61 years of soccer tradition
Your Easter weekend tradition just got a lot more interesting Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thin...
Your Beacon Hill Park just got two new ice cream bikes
Your Summer Just Got Sweeter, Victoria Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about summer on the ...
Someone in Parksville just lost $400,000 to a scam
You won't believe what someone lost in Parksville Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Except, perhaps, for one company ...
Your City Hall just approved a new arcade for Johnson Street
Your City Hall is Bringing Back the Arcades Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about what your...
They found what under your Johnson Street Bridge?
You'll never guess what they found under the Johnson Street Bridge Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Except, perhaps,...
Your new arcade on Johnson Street just got approved.
Your new favorite arcade just arrived Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here’s the thing, City Hall has been ra...
Mark Plank almost lost his James Bay home. Then he didn't.
They almost lost their home, but then didn't Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. You know, sometimes you see a story th...
Your city just approved more ice cream bikes and an amusement centre.
Your City Hall is getting more playful and practical Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about w...
Your favorite bike ice cream is getting TWO new wheels.
What's cooler than ice cream on a bike? Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about our local eco...
Your fantasy battles are invading our quiet Victoria forests
Your fantasy battles are invading our forests Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Now, I’ve seen a lot of things change...
Your diver friend just found extinct sponges in Saanich Inlet
Your diver friend found something truly ancient. Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here’s the thing: you know h...
Your city hall just licensed a new arcade on Johnson Street.
Your city hall is really embracing summer fun Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. It seems Victoria City Hall is geari...
35 years later, Victoria still keeps hope for Michael Dunahee.
Your heart aches for these parents, doesn't it? Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Today, on The Buzz, we're talking a...
Your Victoria summer just got 2x sweeter
Your morning just got sweeter, literally. Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. The big news from City Hall, for those o...
Victoria has more cars than people. What now?
Your car isn't just a car anymore, is it? Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Except, perhaps, for the rather startling...
Your city hall just licensed two new Hazel's ice cream bikes
Your city hall wants more ice cream, apparently Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. We had a bit of a misty start, didn...
They want to evict him over $74.52. Seriously?
Your landlord just wants 75 more bucks Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. There’s a quiet sort...
Your quiet Johnson Street just got an amusement centre.
Guess what's coming to Victoria Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. City Hall has been busy, t...
Your Hermann's Jazz Club needs you right now, Victoria.
Your jazz club needs you right now, Victoria Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Except, perhaps, for Hermann's Jazz Cl...
Victoria just got two new bike ice cream vendors. Are you ready?
What’s the buzz on the street about your new sweet tooth? Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing a...
Your Victoria midwife might get deported over an English test
Your midwife might be deported because of an English test Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing th...
Your Victoria summer just got a little sweeter.
Your new favorite ice cream delivery service is coming Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about...
Your Snowbirds jet just landed in North Saanich
You simply have to see this jet Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here’s the thing, I’ve been thinking about th...
Victoria just issued a mystery weather alert for you
Your morning coffee might need a float plane Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing: while the wea...
Your Victoria summer just got two times sweeter.
Your City Hall Is Getting Sweeter, Literally Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. City Hall has...
Your Parksville neighbour's RV just got a cougar tenant.
Your Neighbour's RV Just Got a Cougar Tenant Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Except, perhaps, for Lorelei Scott in ...
Your city just licensed more ice cream and arcades.
Here's what your city hall did while you weren't looking Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Let's talk about what's bu...
Your brain might have a virus you don't know about
Your brain probably already has a virus you don't know about Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Except, perhaps, for t...
Victoria just shrugged at your $70,000 Bitcoin worries.
Your Bitcoin worries? We're just admiring the trees. Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. The news about Bitcoin price v...
Your Cowichan sweater just got national recognition 🧶
You're not going to believe what just got honoured. Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Today on The Buzz, we're talkin...
Your city hall just approved an arcade on Johnson Street
Your city hall finally lets you play arcade games Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about our...
Your ancestors might've nailed you down in Rome.
Your ancestors might have just hammered you into the ground Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Except, apparently, for...
Your CRA drop boxes are gone. We saw this coming, Victoria.
Your CRA drop boxes are closing. We saw this coming, didn't we? Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. So, word on the mai...
Hermann’s Jazz Club is closing. What happens to View Street now?
Your heart will break for these Victoria legends Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. Sometimes ...
Even with "UNKNOWN" weather, Victoria's getting two new ice cream bikes!
The weather is a bit unknown, but ice cream is coming Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about...
Your chatbot just went full "Horny Margaret Thatcher." What's next?
Your AI chatbot just got a little too spicy Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Except, well, here's the thing. I was h...
Is Fortnite making Victoria's kids less happy?
Your kid plays Fortnite. What about their happiness in Victoria? Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. So, this new Fort...
Canada's 25th in happiness? Not if you're in Victoria.
Your happiness report is just wrong, isn't it? Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here’s the thing: Canada appar...
Your Beacon Hill ice cream just got two new bike licenses
Your new ice cream delivery service is already here Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. You mi...
Victoria Morning Wire: The Wildcard — Science, Weird News & the Unexpected
Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing. I was having my usual quiet morning, watching the mist lift...
Victoria Morning Wire: The Angle — Today's Trending Story, Local Take
Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. There's been a lot of chatter, particularly from the mainland, about freezing rain ...
Victoria Morning Wire: The Buzz — What Victoria Is Talking About
Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Have you ever considered what it truly means to… un-incorporate? To simply decide t...