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Mother says son’s life turned around at Saanich jail

Man makes transformation at Vancouver Island correctional centre following vicious attack on mother

Aug 8, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Buffalo flypast part of National Peacekeepers Day event in Esquimalt

Monday, Aug. 9 event commemorates Canada’s largest single-day loss of lives during peacetime

Aug 7, 2021 5:50 PM Read more >

Fairy Creek update: RCMP play waiting game with determined protesters

South Island old growth logging protesters not blinking at criminal charges

Aug 7, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Victoria council approves new skate, bike park, turf replacement at Topaz Park

Public largely supports overall plans for space, according to survey

Aug 6, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

John Phillips park lease goes to negative vote

Sooke Lions Club community centre proposal moves ahead unless 10% of residents oppose

Aug 6, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Esquimalt to test storm, sewer infrastructure with dye near Gorge waterway

Non-toxic tabs will help show cracks in underground network, red dye may show up in water

Aug 6, 2021 1:50 PM Read more >

Waterfront heritage buildings, apartments to become centrepiece of Victoria greenspaces

Northern Junk proposal approved in a narrow 5-4 vote, no ‘unicorn proposal’ available

Aug 6, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Evacuation alert issued for 1 property due to Holyoak Creek fire

BC Wildfire Service crews, including aircraft, are working to bring the fire under control

Aug 6, 2021 10:46 AM Read more >

Global mariner shortage hampers BC Ferries’ bid to hire more than 100

Corporation cancelled two sailings, replaced another this week amid staffing concerns

Aug 6, 2021 9:45 AM Read more >

TRAFFIC: Vehicle fire temporarily closes intersection at Johnson, Fernwood Streets

Firefighters were responding around 5 p.m.

Aug 5, 2021 5:20 PM Read more >