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Rare squid influx draws crowds to Central Saanich dock

Rare squid influx draws crowds to Central Saanich dock

On Tuesday morning, the James Island Public Dock was visibly free of cigarette butts and human feces. No visitors were in sight, except for municipal staff powerwashing the dock. But according to neighbours, that was not the scene a few weeks ago, when a rare phenomenon known as a “squid run” attracted crowds to the normally quiet waterfront neighbourhood hoping to catch the hand-sized cephalopods.
Malahat closed an average of once per month, says Ministry of Transportation

Malahat closed an average of once per month, says Ministry of Transportation

Highway has been closed eight times this year due to vehicle incidents
Tractor parade celebrates life of Ken Fox

Tractor parade celebrates life of Ken Fox

Memorial for Silver Rill Corn farmer this Sunday at Saanich Fairground
South Island Prosperity Project sends leaders to Shanghai for AI conference

South Island Prosperity Project sends leaders to Shanghai for AI conference

People talk about flying cars but there are day-to-day lifestyle improvements that can come from AI: SIPP CEO
Tent city in Saanich’s Regina Park shuts down

Tent city in Saanich’s Regina Park shuts down

Any remaining residents of the homeless camp in Regina Park plan to hold a rally Friday, when organizers expect residents to leave the camp. But it is not clear yet how police will react to this timeline.
Building permit value more than doubles in Victoria since last year

Building permit value more than doubles in Victoria since last year

City staff reported in a quarterly update that building permits are valued at over $250 million
Half of young golfers surveyed plan to smoke pot on the links

Half of young golfers surveyed plan to smoke pot on the links

The British Columbia Golf and Inside Golf surveyed more than 5,400 golfers province-wide
VicPD chief, other community leaders headed behind bars

VicPD chief, other community leaders headed behind bars

Annual Jail and Bail events raise funds for Cops for Cancer’s Tour de Rock
Saanich police to surround homeless camp in Regina Park

Saanich police to surround homeless camp in Regina Park

Crews have started to put up fencing around homeless camp as deadline passed
2018 Victoria Book Prize finalists shortlisted

2018 Victoria Book Prize finalists shortlisted

Winners to be announced at October awards gala, along with Bolen Books Children’s Book Prize