The Greater Victoria School District is considering tearing down the oldest high school in the province — commonly referred to as Vic High — as it weighs its options for seismic upgrades for the school. According to a news release issued Thursday, tearing down the school and building a new facility is the cheapest option. The vice chair of the Greater Victoria School District, Tom Ferris, says the district now wants to hear from the community. The school district has laid out three options with three price tags for seismic upgrades:A new building: $50-60 million range. "But if you also attach the importance of the role that is has played in the city, you know it's our only high school."

Source: CBC News March 15, 2018 22:25 UTC