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New funding for wastewater plant will improve environment, Sooke mayor says

Province announces $4.6 million in funding for the $6.58-million project

Jul 27, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Oak Bay closes northern boat ramp at Cattle Point for safety reasons

Cracked concrete in need of repair; boater argues south launch presents unfavourable conditions

Jul 27, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

Central Saanich gets in gear for increase in active transportation

Improvements to pedestrian, cycling and transit infrastructure in the works

Jul 27, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Victoria lawyer disbarred for misappropriating client funds

Panel found Peter Darren Hart’s actions “intentional and self-serving”

Jul 26, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Protesters cut young trees at Fairy Creek logging blockades

RFS says blockades are meant to save old growth, it doesn’t oppose second-growth logging

Jul 26, 2021 2:11 PM Read more >

Muir Creek fire in mop-up stage

An official with B.C. Wildfire Service said crews are in “final patrol.”

Jul 26, 2021 12:10 PM Read more >

Biodiversity project with University of Victoria connection to use Indigenous eco-knowledge

DNA research on plant and animal species relates to food security, human health and more

Jul 26, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

Water taxi to connect five Southern Gulf Islands in pilot project

Taxi will run every Saturday and Sunday in September

Jul 26, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

$400,000 in damages caused by fire in Victoria commercial building

Cause of fire remains under investigation

Jul 26, 2021 9:45 AM Read more >

COVID-19 exposure reported on flight to Victoria

Passengers on July 21 WestJet flight from Vancouver affected

Jul 26, 2021 6:22 AM Read more >