Local News

PHOTOS: Have you spotted the West Shore’s two-colour cherry trees?

The occasional tree sprouted both white and pink blossoms

Apr 25, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

CanAssist engineers partner with province to give kids of all abilities a step up while potty training

UVic-based team ships 1,000 free stools to B.C. daycares with $1M from children’s ministry

Apr 25, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Public hearing next stage for proposed nine-storey Esquimalt seniors residence

Height of Esquimalt Road building a concern for several councillors

Apr 25, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

Inflation up 2.2% in March but figures reflect declines during pandemic

Monthly inflation rose 1.1 per cent in March over February

Apr 25, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Oak Bay opens search for next arts laureate

District set to advertise for, install new arts advocate this year

Apr 25, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

Saanich gears up for construction of new bike skills track at McMinn Park

Work on track to begin May 3, minor trail disruptions expected

Apr 25, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

West Shore councils endorse proposal to pause wolf-hunting

Motion initiated by Oak Bay calls for more research on wolves and biodiversity

Apr 25, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Victoria renters have reason for optimism as rents drop

PadMapper says Victoria is now the fifth most expensive market in the country

Apr 25, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Habitat for Humanity provides six families with place to call home in North Saanich

Six families moved into their new homes April 21, with four more coming later this year

Apr 24, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Saanich, Central Saanich and Highlands fire departments implement updated mutual aid partnerships

New agreements ensure cross-border cooperation, efficient response in high-risk incidents

Apr 24, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >