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Saanich moves ahead with strategy for shared use of parks

Saanich moves ahead with strategy for shared use of parks

Councillor says the project will require careful analysis to balance needs of pet owners and others
Victoria Liberal candidate hopes to bring climate knowledge, collaboration to Ottawa

Victoria Liberal candidate hopes to bring climate knowledge, collaboration to Ottawa

Nikki Macdonald hopes her background shows voters she can deliver on addressing climate change
Saanich mayor’s rooftop is home to an eco-friendly garden

Saanich mayor’s rooftop is home to an eco-friendly garden

Benefits of a green roof include reducing stormwater runoff and improving home insulation
Peninsula Streams Society assesses state of local waterways, beaches

Peninsula Streams Society assesses state of local waterways, beaches

Goal is to gain a better understanding with an eye toward restoration opportunities in the watershed
Hikers in Mount Douglas Park have a new bridge over Douglas Creek

Hikers in Mount Douglas Park have a new bridge over Douglas Creek

Project supported creek restoration, salmon rehabilitation and enhancements to the creek
Police seek man who tried to enter North Saanich homes

Police seek man who tried to enter North Saanich homes

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP said he also tried to ram police with stolen vehicle
UPDATE: Two more Sunset Lodge staff members test positive for COVID-19 in Victoria

UPDATE: Two more Sunset Lodge staff members test positive for COVID-19 in Victoria

Outbreak declared at the care home after three staff members tested positive on Aug. 27
Proposed Christmas Avenue development in Saanich moves forward despite environmental concerns

Proposed Christmas Avenue development in Saanich moves forward despite environmental concerns

The decision moved forward in 6-2 vote
Man badly injured in ATV crash near logging protest sites at Fairy Creek

Man badly injured in ATV crash near logging protest sites at Fairy Creek

Taken to hospital with significant injuries
Missing 12-year-old found safe

Missing 12-year-old found safe

Child was the subject of a missing person alert earlier on Friday