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VIDEO: Mass timber installation begins at UVic student housing project

Green technology plays key role in building that will be home to 398 University of Victoria students

May 7, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Feral cat rescue group looking for support

SAFARS helps make a difference to abandoned cats in the region

May 7, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Black bear tranquillized, relocated after wandering around residential Ladysmith

A juvenile black bear was spotted near 2nd Avenue earlier Friday morning

May 7, 2021 11:06 AM Read more >

Chamber of Commerce promises Sidney warehouse proposal will deliver jobs

Nearby resident said project’s benefits will be short-lived

May 7, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

SD61 budget survey question ranks Indigenous learners’ success against others

Question since removed following public backlash

May 7, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Central Saanich park among sites for local Garry oak restoration projects

Habitat Acquisition Trust received $140,000 in funding for 12 projects

May 7, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

View Royal green-lights residential development on Erskine Lane

First of two developments near Victoria General Hospital will provide 71 housing units

May 7, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Saanich adds 22 new EV chargers for municipal fleet to reduce corporate emissions

Federal grant adds $110,000 jolt to project, installation to be completed fall 2022

May 6, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

West Shore proud owners of B.C.’s first electric school bus

No emissions, no fuel costs and less maintenance will offset the $750K upfront expense

May 6, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Rescue attempt costs man his boat off Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Coast Guard response questioned after volunteer responder’s speedboat capsizes in heavy swells

May 6, 2021 4:05 PM Read more >