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‘I live here’: Saanich woman stunned by $110K speculation tax bill

'Every day I wake up and wonder if I’m going to lose my house,' says Maureen Washington

Jun 12, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Saanich councillor adds voice to chorus of protests over $150M AAP

Save Our Saanich and Nathalie Chambers decry lack of transparency in ‘undemocratic’ borrowing plan 

Jun 11, 2025 5:22 PM Read more >

Crash data: Pat Bay Highway a common crash site across Saanich Peninsula

A total of 573 vehicle-related crashes on the Peninsula were recorded by ICBC in 2024

Jun 11, 2025 5:15 PM Read more >

Man sentenced for near-fatal arson at Ukrainian pastor’s Victoria home

Nanaimo man receives 3.5 years in jail after pleading guilty to arson with disregard for human life

Jun 11, 2025 4:38 PM Read more >

Enduring legacy: WSANEC School Board documentary coming to Sidney theatre

I,SETEN E TTE CESE SXENANs TENEW, Walking In Two Worlds will be screened at Star Cinema

Jun 11, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

Survey shows nearly half of downtown businesses considering leaving Victoria

22% of business owners give Victoria a failing grade: 2025 Report on Downtown: A Wake Up Call

Jun 11, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

New bridge will see Galloping Goose Trail span busy Saanich intersection

Construction of the Tillicum Road crossing is expected to begin in early 2026

Jun 11, 2025 2:50 PM Read more >

Langford traffic stop results in arrest of two suspected drug traffickers

Police seized about 50 grams of suspected fentanyl

Jun 11, 2025 12:13 PM Read more >

Victoria bike relay to Port Hardy lights the way for kids facing cancer

8-cyclist team makes 2-day relay up Vancouver Island and back for Island Kids Cancer Association

Jun 11, 2025 11:15 AM Read more >

Salmon projects in Greater Victoria receive more than $110K in funding

Among the recipients, the Peninsula Streams Society received $22K enhance the region’s urban watersheds

Jun 11, 2025 10:31 AM Read more >