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Bates Motel recreated in Saanich for a haunting good time

Bates Motel recreated in Saanich for a haunting good time

Local artists, actors transform house into a free, ‘fun spooky’ Halloween attraction
Western Speedway racing legend ‘The Flying Plumber’ turns 98

Western Speedway racing legend ‘The Flying Plumber’ turns 98

Dave Cooper recalls car crashes, his first win, and more
Firing squad, Oak Bay style

Firing squad, Oak Bay style

Grade 10 digital photography students from Oak Bay High (furthest to closest) Raine Orser, Laith Doudin, Lucas Spak-Walsworth and Railay Fawkes hunt for detail in Oak Bay Village on a damp Wednesday morning.
Saanich safety upgrades, bike lane extension on Finnerty Road near completion

Saanich safety upgrades, bike lane extension on Finnerty Road near completion

Raised instersection and sidewalks part of safety improvements near UVic
B.C. woman finds mysterious coin among Grandma’s collection

B.C. woman finds mysterious coin among Grandma’s collection

Grandmother died when she was very young and her past is not well known to her mother
For Central Saanich couple, fight against MS is a matter of family

For Central Saanich couple, fight against MS is a matter of family

Altenkirks sell greeting cards and wooden bowls to raise money for MS Society
Saanich residents planning Halloween fireworks displays must plan ahead

Saanich residents planning Halloween fireworks displays must plan ahead

Folks are required to attend one of three safety courses, buy a permit
Bonfires allowed in Saanich for $10 but only on Halloween night

Bonfires allowed in Saanich for $10 but only on Halloween night

Residents can purchase permits at any Saanich fire station
Vendors open doors to new futures at Black Press Extreme Education & Career Fair

Vendors open doors to new futures at Black Press Extreme Education & Career Fair

More tham two dozen employers, educators signed on for Victoria event
Free firework safety courses coming to the West Shore right before Halloween

Free firework safety courses coming to the West Shore right before Halloween

No permit? You could be fined anywhere between $100 and $10,000