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Suspects sought after Saanich property damaged, items stolen from trash compactor

Suspects sought after Saanich property damaged, items stolen from trash compactor

Saanich police looking to identify two suspects
Federal government announces return of Canadian cruise ship industry

Federal government announces return of Canadian cruise ship industry

Prohibition of cruise ships in Canadian waters to end Nov. 1 if operators comply with health requirements
Undetonated WWII mortar discovered by Colwood groundskeeper

Undetonated WWII mortar discovered by Colwood groundskeeper

Two-inch mortar removed, destroyed by military explosive disposal technicians
Public to weigh in on future of Sidney wharf

Public to weigh in on future of Sidney wharf

A pontoon could end up replacing Beacon Wharf
Victoria Coun. Ben Isitt resigns from CRD First Nation committee vice-chair role

Victoria Coun. Ben Isitt resigns from CRD First Nation committee vice-chair role

Resignation came after he “reflected on the concerns” made by Pacheedaht First Nation Chief
Changes coming to North Saanich’s OCP review process

Changes coming to North Saanich’s OCP review process

A motion to stop review failed but changes lie ahead
Oak Bay peruses potential for permanent patios in public spaces

Oak Bay peruses potential for permanent patios in public spaces

Current patio use on sidewalks and parking spaces has been extended to June 2022
Construction gets rolling on UVic greenway

Construction gets rolling on UVic greenway

Project will connect east and west while improving greenspace
Victoria Foundation distributes $3.13 million to 142 organizations on south Island, Gulf Islands

Victoria Foundation distributes $3.13 million to 142 organizations on south Island, Gulf Islands

Financial aid will support vulnerable groups affected by the pandemic
Erin O’Toole says Conservative Party speaks to the needs of Vancouver Island

Erin O’Toole says Conservative Party speaks to the needs of Vancouver Island

O’Toole toured Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach, Courtenay and Comox on July 13, 2021