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Fire near Mystic Beach area under control: BC Wildfire Service

Fire near Mystic Beach area under control: BC Wildfire Service

Fire is less than half a hectare in size
PHOTOS: ‘It’s a reality’: Esquimalt Town Square opens with focus on being gathering space

PHOTOS: ‘It’s a reality’: Esquimalt Town Square opens with focus on being gathering space

It includes housing, retail shops, community spaces, a new library and public art
Greater Victoria drug checking increases alongside overdose deaths

Greater Victoria drug checking increases alongside overdose deaths

Service for people using drugs provides support in the absence of a safe supply
Unanimous vote approves side-yard garden suite for Saanich home

Unanimous vote approves side-yard garden suite for Saanich home

Regulations for housing alternative typically required to be in backyard
Racial equity training available this fall for Greater Victoria organizations

Racial equity training available this fall for Greater Victoria organizations

Resource aims to address workplace disparities, barriers placed upon immigrants, people of colour
Public hearing being held on changes needed for Esquimalt’s new public safety building

Public hearing being held on changes needed for Esquimalt’s new public safety building

The public’s comments will be heard during the July 5 council meeting
Good samaritan to hand out care packages for those in need at Topaz Park

Good samaritan to hand out care packages for those in need at Topaz Park

Organizer of care packages said response has been far and wide, many reaching out to help
Victoria central library to be redeveloped or relocated

Victoria central library to be redeveloped or relocated

City launching 15-month study to determine best option
Saanich police’s new Safe Place program supports victims of hate crimes

Saanich police’s new Safe Place program supports victims of hate crimes

Program aims to increase inclusion, safety for marginalized groups
Oak Bay Sea Rescue members haul dead elk off McNeill Bay

Oak Bay Sea Rescue members haul dead elk off McNeill Bay

Antlered carcass was towed through water to Cattle Point on Wednesday