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Pandemic baby boom makes for a busier Vancouver Island Father’s Day

Victoria’s 255 babies born in May up almost 10 per cent over last year

Jun 17, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Sooke school board agrees to make all future buses electric

Board to ask province to increase funding to cover the extra up front cost

Jun 17, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Oak Bay set to survey businesses on single-use plastic products

Survey gathers information ahead of expected legislation on provincial, federal level

Jun 17, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

School parking problems plague Oak Bay residents

Need exceeds official requirements for parking at St. Michaels school

Jun 17, 2021 9:30 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Floatplane ‘just dropped from the sky and hit the sand bar’ near Campbell River: witness

Pilot uninjured, plane hit sandbar while landing

Jun 17, 2021 8:57 AM Read more >

Camper the dog found safe after fleeing violent van attack in Victoria

Camper was found on Hollywood Crescent Wednesday night

Jun 17, 2021 6:22 AM Read more >

Saanich calls for opening of marine borders by summer 2022

Council to ask feds to end restrictions in time to allow planning for next cruise ship season

Jun 17, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Revisions to tree protection bylaw in North Saanich face cutting criticism

Councillors to take up issue again in August after staff summarize massive public feedback

Jun 17, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

Esquimalt’s borrowing plan authorized for new public safety building

Alternate approval process didn’t garner enough opposition to warrant public vote

Jun 17, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

University of Victoria researcher finds lack of father involvement a drag on gender equality

Working women still taking on most child and household duties in Canada

Jun 17, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >