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Sidney, Saanich Peninsula mourn the death of Mr. Beads

Sidney, Saanich Peninsula mourn the death of Mr. Beads

Bead artist Robert Schram was a familiar, well-loved figure in Sidney and beyond
All unhoused Victoria residents will be offered shelter by March 31, says BC Housing

All unhoused Victoria residents will be offered shelter by March 31, says BC Housing

BC Housing working to secure shelter locations in coming weeks
Off-duty officer finds safety in car from pipe-wielding man near Victoria police headquarters

Off-duty officer finds safety in car from pipe-wielding man near Victoria police headquarters

VicPD recommending charges of assault with a weapon
Oak Bay Police seize fake police badge at traffic stop

Oak Bay Police seize fake police badge at traffic stop

Underage public drinking, face-to-face scams keep police busy
New emergency alert platform for Saanich Peninsula Alert promises more options

New emergency alert platform for Saanich Peninsula Alert promises more options

Upgraded system goes online March 25
Women and children fleeing violence find safety with Sooke Transition House Society

Women and children fleeing violence find safety with Sooke Transition House Society

Annie’s Place is a home built on hope
Greater Victoria students lose bid for transit commission voting seat

Greater Victoria students lose bid for transit commission voting seat

Commission members took issue over students not being elected officials
Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre shelter in Victoria reopens with spots for 45 people

Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre shelter in Victoria reopens with spots for 45 people

Arena is an interim step until long-term housing is found
Suspect arrested after items stolen from parked vehicles in Saanich

Suspect arrested after items stolen from parked vehicles in Saanich

Saanich police located the suspect thanks to a very detailed witness description
Prep work begins on massive Nigel Valley development in Saanich

Prep work begins on massive Nigel Valley development in Saanich

Construction of first two developments expected to begin fall 2021, B.C. Housing says