Local News

New cell tower proposed for Westhills Stadium in Langford

Tower will increase capacity in congested network: staff report

Jan 18, 2021 8:15 AM Read more >

Councillors call on Saanich to address overdose crisis, explore options for safe consumption sites

‘There’s no vaccine for this problem,’ new action is needed, councillors say

Jan 18, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Malahat Skywalk expected to be complete by this summer

$15-million project will see 650-metre elevated wooden pathway constructed

Jan 18, 2021 5:45 AM Read more >

Head of Greater Victoria film commission warns of lost economic opportunity

Kathleen Gilbert said without full funding, region will not be able to attract productions

Jan 18, 2021 5:45 AM Read more >

Victoria International Airport researching COVID-19 testing options

Senior official predicts ‘screening and testing will be around long after the vaccination rollout’

Jan 18, 2021 5:20 AM Read more >

Oak Bay nears regulation of secondary suites

Preliminary report hints there’s no preferred option

Jan 18, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Population estimates peg Greater Victoria’s population at 408,883

New estimates show regional population grew by 1.35 per cent

Jan 17, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Sidney senior urges motorists to slow down on Resthaven Drive

Jon Blair said community must become more pedestrian-friendly

Jan 17, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Location of care tent for Victoria’s Beacon Hill campers still not settled

Council roundly rejects Avalon Road site, road’s edge on Cook Street appears the top alternative

Jan 17, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Central Saanich to spell out options for financially supporting Panorama Recreation Centre

Municipality looks for best use of COVID-19 restart grant worth some $3.5 million

Jan 17, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >