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Saanich church to raise funds for refugees

Saanich church to raise funds for refugees

A local church wants to help four individuals start new lives in Canada after they have escaped two of the most repressive regimes in the world, but remain in limbo.
Hurricane Irma slams Caribbean islands as Category 5 storm

Hurricane Irma slams Caribbean islands as Category 5 storm

This is the strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded north of Caribbean and east of Gulf of Mexico
Damage tallied as B.C. wildfire battle continues

Damage tallied as B.C. wildfire battle continues

Currently more than 400 structures known to be affected
Saanich police cracking down on drivers in school zones

Saanich police cracking down on drivers in school zones

While some time may pass before final details become available, Saanich Police spent Tuesday enforcing school zone rules.
Tax changes needed to avoid ‘two classes of Canadians’: finance minister

Tax changes needed to avoid ‘two classes of Canadians’: finance minister

Entrepreneurs, including in B.C., say incentives allow them to take on risks of opening companies
B.C. farmers impacted by wildfires to receive $20-million boost

B.C. farmers impacted by wildfires to receive $20-million boost

1,207 wildfires have burned across B.C. this year in the Cariboo, Kamloops and southeast region
A better way to shoot a bear

A better way to shoot a bear

Chilliwack photographer thinks revenue can still be made, despite the province’s end to grizzly bear trophy hunting
Greater Victoria’s most wanted for the week of Sept. 5

Greater Victoria’s most wanted for the week of Sept. 5

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of Sept. 5, 2017.
ICBC rates to increase 6.4 per cent for basic coverage

ICBC rates to increase 6.4 per cent for basic coverage

With basic and optional ICBC coverage, average driver pays $130 more by next year
Largest wildfire in province’s history continues to grow

Largest wildfire in province’s history continues to grow

BC Wildfire officials hope for rain, but conditions remain hot and dry throughout the province.