Local News

Open-air burning season resumes Oct. 16 in rural Saanich

Saanich firefighter talks outdoor burning guidelines, fire safety

Oct 20, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

WorkSafe BC investigating man’s death during Oak Bay tree removal

Man was working for contracted tree removal company when incident occurred

Oct 20, 2020 11:15 AM Read more >

Be prepared: Know what to do in the event of a Greater Victoria tsunami warning

Localized alert systems can provide potentially life-saving information

Oct 20, 2020 10:20 AM Read more >

Watch out for Amazon imposters, says scam expert

Better Business Bureau is warning of a rise in Amazon scammers as people online shop more

Oct 20, 2020 8:15 AM Read more >

Garry oak crashes down onto Richmond Road

Saanich responded to 59 tree-related calls

Oct 20, 2020 5:45 AM Read more >

Saanich teachers call on election candidates for improved health, safety in schools

Increased funding, reduced class sizes among required changes, says association president

Oct 20, 2020 5:30 AM Read more >

Oak Bay declines Kildonan House permissive tax exemption

Council briefs include new transformer for Oak Bay Rec., strata policy

Oct 20, 2020 5:15 AM Read more >

Saanich residents warned to watch livestock after bear kills llama

Officers with Conservation, Saanich police could not track the bear they feel may not fear humans

Oct 19, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

‘Erratic’ cyclists potential cause of rider injured in Oak Bay

Female cyclist was reportedly injured at Hampshire Road and Bowker Creek Avenue

Oct 19, 2020 5:58 PM Read more >

Green leader Sonia Furstenau promises to convert BC Ferries back into Crown corporation

Promise comes Monday afternoon with five days left in campaign

Oct 19, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >