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Sooke pushes ahead with new business licence bylaw

Proposal calls for all forms of business to require licensing, but bylaw can stil be tweaked

Jun 18, 2021 2:50 PM Read more >

Dire shortage of three-bedroom apartments, says View Royal mayor

New development to feature wide range of rental units, amenities for tenants

Jun 18, 2021 1:45 PM Read more >

North Saanich considers revisions to OCP process as Mayor Geoff Orr counters criticism

Public heard a diverse range of view from councillors about process, substance of OCP review

Jun 18, 2021 1:45 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Search suspended for angler missing between Port Angeles and Victoria

The 75-year-old man was reported missing Thursday evening

Jun 18, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

Victoria police not reopening investigation into man’s 1981 death while in custody

Stanley Fischer’s death was ruled a suicide after he was found in his jail cell

Jun 18, 2021 12:20 PM Read more >

Saanich council embraces 3-30-300 rule to improve access to green space

Coun. Zac de Vries says rule promotes health and well-being through urban forestry

Jun 18, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Surging web traffic crashes BC Ferries’ site again

Website down for second time this week

Jun 18, 2021 11:42 AM Read more >

Backyard suites now legal for some Esquimalt properties

One unit of up to 65 square metres now permitted for eligible residents

Jun 18, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Owner of Chilliwack’s Reptile Room asks people to leave wild animals in the wild

Amber Quiring says people who think they’re helping are actually doing more harm than good

Jun 18, 2021 10:45 AM Read more >

Vaccine first doses now available for walk-ins on Vancouver Island

People aged 18+ can walk in for their first COVID-19 vaccine

Jun 18, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >