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Saanich council defers decision on controversial condo development after five-hour public hearing

Six-storey proposal on Raymond Street South opposed by neighbours rallying to preserve daycare

Mar 21, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Crystal Ross found safe

Crystal Ross, 38, last seen in Victoria March 12

Mar 20, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

PHOTOS: Greater Victoria residents gather to protest COVID-19 restrictions

Over 150 people gathered in Centennial Square by 1 p.m.

Mar 20, 2021 2:59 PM Read more >

Councillors call on Saanich to reduce residential road speed to 30 km/h instead of 40 km/h

Recommendation to amend pilot project application an effort to increase pedestrian safety

Mar 20, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

BC Ferries union expresses ‘deep disappointment’ after marine workers not included on vaccine priority list

Efforts underway to lobby province to prioritize, vaccinate transportation workers

Mar 20, 2021 12:01 PM Read more >

TRAFFIC: Rally against COVID-19 restrictions expected to disrupt Victoria traffic

Protestors will gather in Centennial Square from noon to 4 p.m. March 20

Mar 20, 2021 9:08 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Driver without valid licence ticketed after single-vehicle crash closes West Saanich Road for several hours

Police believe driver hit utility pole after swerving to avoid animal, no serious injuries reported

Mar 20, 2021 8:31 AM Read more >

Sidney retailer takes shoplifting personally

Suzanne Rose hopes social media post will help track down suspect

Mar 20, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Olympic rugby player helping bring essential items to Victoria’s unhoused

Pam Buisa wants to break down the stigma of homelessness and support the city’s vulnerable people

Mar 19, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Plastic checkout bags could be banned in Saanich starting this summer

If adopted June 21, bylaw would go into effect 60 days later

Mar 19, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >