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West Shore RCMP arrest man after shots fired at Malahat campground

West Shore RCMP arrest man after shots fired at Malahat campground

Police received numerous reports of a man firing a rifle outside his camper trailer
Pacheedaht Nation says activist interference not welcome at Fairy Creek

Pacheedaht Nation says activist interference not welcome at Fairy Creek

Pacheedaht is concerned about the increasing polarization over forestry activities
Driver who crashed into Uptown Walmart likely suffering mental health crisis, police say

Driver who crashed into Uptown Walmart likely suffering mental health crisis, police say

Man in his early 20s drove through a parkade wall, no serious injuries reported
Oak Bay declares a decade of ecological restoration

Oak Bay declares a decade of ecological restoration

The UN initiative aligns with what district is already doing, mayor says
AstraZeneca vaccinations continue at Colwood pharmacy

AstraZeneca vaccinations continue at Colwood pharmacy

Vaccines offered to people aged 55 to 65 from April 12 to 18
Additional COVID-19 exposures reported at two Saanich schools

Additional COVID-19 exposures reported at two Saanich schools

New dates of exposure added to Arbutus Global Middle School and Mount Doug Secondary School
B.C. and Victoria’s overdose deaths still rising five years after public health emergency declared

B.C. and Victoria’s overdose deaths still rising five years after public health emergency declared

Moms Stop the Harm calls on B.C. to provide safe supply in response to deadly illicit drug use
Sooke road work nears completion

Sooke road work nears completion

Projects part of $5.7 million in improvements
Victoria shovels free home-made compost out to gardeners

Victoria shovels free home-made compost out to gardeners

Ideal for prepping food gardens, the compost, mulch and wood chips will be at city parks for pick up
Victoria seeks $3M to $4M in grant funds to enhance community services for unhoused population

Victoria seeks $3M to $4M in grant funds to enhance community services for unhoused population

Various supports, services for unhoused population part of broad-based funding application