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Voices in Nature: Saanich hosts opera and poetry event in Outerbridge Park

Attendees will see instrumental, opera, and poetry performances

Aug 23, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Sidney retail analyst says arrival of ‘Godzilla’ Amazon could benefit community

Richard Talbot says Amazon’s arrival will increase employment, but also create “peripheral pressures”

Aug 23, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Fairy Creek protesters accuse RCMP of aggression after use of pepper spray

‘They’re trying to make it scary to be out there,’ says lawyer for protesters

Aug 22, 2021 3:17 PM Read more >

Saanich council approves 2022 budget guidelines

Staff recommends two per cent increase to capital expenditures funded from current revenues

Aug 22, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Nursing shortage led to 12-hour closure of emergency room at Saanich Peninsula Hospital

Island Health directed patients to Victoria General Hospital or Royal Jubilee Hospital

Aug 22, 2021 8:30 AM Read more >

Successful IYAKT event in Saanich gives Indigenous talent opportunity to perform

The event aimed to shine light on the many talented Indigenous performers across the region

Aug 21, 2021 6:00 PM Read more >

New Democrat Sabine Singh offers herself as bold alternative

Singh, who finished fourth in 2019, says Canada needs bold solutions

Aug 21, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

Demonstrators call for climate action as small group disrupts Victoria intersection

The Extinction Rebellion group intermittently blocked the intersection of Fort, Douglas streets

Aug 21, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Power outages affect thousands in Greater Victoria Saturday morning

BC Hydro said the outages affected 16,162 on the south Island as of 10 a.m.

Aug 21, 2021 10:10 AM Read more >

MISSING: Victoria police looking for Delmer Esau

Police said he has a medical condition that requires immediate treatment

Aug 20, 2021 4:25 PM Read more >