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Central Saanich sends housing preference list to province for Prosser project

District asks that people facing three categories of risk be prioritized for tenancy

Jul 11, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Saanich Fair getting set for return on Labour Day Weekend

Fair cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, organizers anticipating further loosening of health orders

Jul 10, 2021 5:30 PM Read more >

Central Saanich embarks upon heritage designation for Brentwood chapel

Owner wants to deconstruct church, but potential partner Brentwood College has other priorities

Jul 10, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Permanent street-patio pilot in Fernwood gets go-ahead from Victoria

Staff will look into permanently allowing pandemic-sprung patios

Jul 10, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Colwood’s fire chief remembered for devotion, love for community

John Cassidy was honoured with a procession and memorial on June 10

Jul 10, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Pandemic shines spotlight on intimate partner violence in Victoria

Organizations see spike in severity of violence throughout provincial health emergency

Jul 10, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Report flags wildfire risk in areas around North Saanich parks

Coun. Celia Stock says wildfire a real threat in many parts of the municipality

Jul 9, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Jagmeet Singh criticizes Trudeau, possible early election in Victoria appearance

Federal NDP leader highlighted his party pressuring the government to strengthen pandemic supports

Jul 9, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >

Record heatwaves likely to become more frequent in Greater Victoria, climate scientists say

UVic climatologist part of team that found climate change made heatwave 150 times more likely

Jul 9, 2021 11:50 AM Read more >

First Nations to address recent vandalism, violence on Vancouver Island

South Island chiefs and council members to sign public letter Friday morning

Jul 9, 2021 9:58 AM Read more >