Victoria's First Newspaper Still Going Strong

Fifty years in business is quite an accomplishment. However, when the 50th was celebrated back in 1908, that's really something!

Victoria's first newspaper, The Colonist began in 1858. Today, the paper is still in print however featuring a slightly different name: The Times Colonist.

In 1908, the population of Victoria was about 25,000 and by 1911 was 31,000.

For $2,100 a nice 5-room cottage could be purchased. Want to build? A lot could be had for $350!

For more information on the history of Victoria and archives of the early newspaper, click on this link.

Wishing all a great weekend!