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Zoning amendments to allow large housing development in Sooke sent to public hearing

Zoning amendments to allow large housing development in Sooke sent to public hearing

Bylaw amendments that will permit the construction of 133 residential homes in central Sooke have been sent to a public hearing by district council.
Saanich homeowner fined $2,300 for poker game with 10 guests

Saanich homeowner fined $2,300 for poker game with 10 guests

Police issued fine for violation of B.C. COVID-19 Related Measures Act
UPDATE: Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen sailings expected to resume Tuesday evening

UPDATE: Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen sailings expected to resume Tuesday evening

The 3 p.m. sailing should depart at 4:30 p.m.
Saanich collaborating with police to improve parking enforcement model

Saanich collaborating with police to improve parking enforcement model

Enforcement may shift from police to municipal bylaw officers in 2021
Oak Bay Pharmasave a target for shoplifters

Oak Bay Pharmasave a target for shoplifters

Shoplifting an ongoing burden for village pharmacy
Saanich police searching for man who left mental health facility unexpectedly

Saanich police searching for man who left mental health facility unexpectedly

Sean Hart has been missing for over a week
Victoria police seek suspect in weekend stabbing on Pandora Avenue

Victoria police seek suspect in weekend stabbing on Pandora Avenue

Victim remains in hospital following the Sunday night stabbing
West Shore RCMP investigating two suspicious fires three days apart from each other

West Shore RCMP investigating two suspicious fires three days apart from each other

Fires both reported near West Shore Parkway in Langford
Young racoon rescued after getting trapped in compost bin

Young racoon rescued after getting trapped in compost bin

Animal given oil bath, fed specialized meals at Wild ARC in Metchosin
Six Mainland residents face charges after months-long drug trafficking investigation

Six Mainland residents face charges after months-long drug trafficking investigation

Same investigation located 90 per cent concentrated fentanyl earlier this month