Local News

Unemployment in Greater Victoria continues to drop

Regional unemployment dropped to five per cent in January 2021 as provincial and national rates rose

Feb 7, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP responded to more mental health calls during COVID-19 pandemic

Mental health calls rose 17 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019

Feb 7, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Saanich Peninsula mourns Piano Man Jim Ramsay

Ramsay played to audiences across region for the sheer joy of it

Feb 7, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Council rezones refugee house in Oak Bay Village

Oak Bay business association still waiting for parking lots

Feb 7, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Employee at downtown Victoria pharmacy tested positive for COVID-19

Employee tested postive on Feb. 5 after last having worked at the location on Feb. 3

Feb 7, 2021 12:40 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria firefighters team up with premier for fallen firefighters memorial

Pandemic pushes memorial online for 2021

Feb 7, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Elderly woman hits four parked cars at Uptown Shopping Centre in Saanich

No injuries reported, cause remains under investigation

Feb 6, 2021 3:50 PM Read more >

Saanich extends public-free council meetings into spring

District to look at options for resuming open forums virtually, video participation for meetings

Feb 6, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Central Saanich philanthropic farmer plants seeds for food security

Jason Austin donates all his farm’s produce to food banks

Feb 6, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Arctic air forecast to put the chill on Vancouver Island

Environment Canada issues special weather statement for the area

Feb 6, 2021 2:56 PM Read more >