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Mayor, councillor seek to reignite efforts to bring casino to Saanich

Mayor, councillor seek to reignite efforts to bring casino to Saanich

Rolling the dice on gaming facility could play a role in economic recovery, Coun. Susan Brice says
Parking complaints on the rise in Langford

Parking complaints on the rise in Langford

Langford’s traffic bylaw requires vehicles be moved every 72 hours
Gift card scam losses nearly tripled over last three years: Better Business Bureau

Gift card scam losses nearly tripled over last three years: Better Business Bureau

Consumers over 65 most likely to lose money
Metchosin study explores whether local insect populations follow global trends

Metchosin study explores whether local insect populations follow global trends

A 2017 study found a 70 per cent decline in insect biomass over 27-year period in Germany
Temporary closure coming for Lochside Regional Trail ahead of repaving near Swan Lake

Temporary closure coming for Lochside Regional Trail ahead of repaving near Swan Lake

Trail section closed March 22 to 25, detour route available
UPDATED: Suspicious package in Victoria park contained propane tanks, bodily fluids

UPDATED: Suspicious package in Victoria park contained propane tanks, bodily fluids

Officers disposed of the package and the scene is clear
One man in custody after staff at a Victoria store threatened with a knife

One man in custody after staff at a Victoria store threatened with a knife

Staff helped police locate the suspect
Driver going 178 km/h on Pat Bay Highway slapped with hefty fine, week-long impound

Driver going 178 km/h on Pat Bay Highway slapped with hefty fine, week-long impound

Driver asked for a break because 178 km/h wasn’t fast when they were a kid
Weapons, ammunition seized from Bay Street tent

Weapons, ammunition seized from Bay Street tent

Victoria police found two replica firearms, a knife and ammunition in the tent
Central Saanich OCP survey identifies growth management as an early public priority

Central Saanich OCP survey identifies growth management as an early public priority

Central Saanich to hold virtual town hall March 25