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Jubilee Park playground arriving in North Saanich over objections

Jubilee Park playground arriving in North Saanich over objections

Mayor surprised at ‘three or four’ complaints, says public was consulted
VIDEO: B.C. to consult public on marijuana legalization

VIDEO: B.C. to consult public on marijuana legalization

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth makes announcment at UBCM convention
SOOKE HISTORY: Belles of Leechtown and Kapoor

SOOKE HISTORY: Belles of Leechtown and Kapoor

Two tiny villages were once full of activity
Rebels defeat the Rams 33-28 in big second half comeback

Rebels defeat the Rams 33-28 in big second half comeback

Win brings the Rebels to 7-1 this season
Digging on Marigold lands to begin soon

Digging on Marigold lands to begin soon

The former Marigold nursery has not changed much since the nursery shut its doors in early 2016, but that will soon change. On Sept. 18, Central Saanich council approved a plan by Marigold Lands Ltd., formed by new owners Tim Hackett and Steve Mann, to dig 11,200 cubic metres of soil from the ground for an underground parking garage. The soil won’t be going very far, as it will form a berm along the highway to shield the future 200-home development from road noise.
Greater Victoria rallies behind boy battling cancer

Greater Victoria rallies behind boy battling cancer

Centennial Park Sunday hosted a fundraiser for Liam and his family
Highway crossing guard a ‘star’ of Sidney Elementary

Highway crossing guard a ‘star’ of Sidney Elementary

Compared to the cars and trucks blowing past her at 80 km/h, Diana Inouye and her stop sign are quite small indeed, but for pedestrians at the corner of the Pat Bay Highway and Beacon Ave., she is an essential presence each school day.
Swan numbers at Esquimalt Lagoon has resident concerned

Swan numbers at Esquimalt Lagoon has resident concerned

Reason for apparent decline in numbers unknown, says Environment Canada
Ogden Point breakwater centennial marked in Victoria

Ogden Point breakwater centennial marked in Victoria

$350,000 in Heritage Canada funding will help complete further enhancements to iconic walkway
UPDATE: One in custody after punched man badly injured in Victoria’s downtown

UPDATE: One in custody after punched man badly injured in Victoria’s downtown

20-year-old man said to have been struck after asking for a cigarette