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B.C. VOTES 2020: Sooke mayor focuses in on four key election issues

Transportation, cannabis taxation and school improvements among concerns

Oct 8, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

VicPD looking for man last seen six months ago

Christopher McAloney was last seen in April

Oct 8, 2020 6:30 AM Read more >

Oak Bay council split over forcing heritage designation on Island Road home

Owner can pursue application as protection order expires

Oct 8, 2020 5:45 AM Read more >

Fridays for Future youth to rally outside North Saanich municipal hall

At least two councillors plan to attend, but another questions human role in climate change

Oct 8, 2020 5:15 AM Read more >

All work stops on Saanich’s University Heights project while developer negotiates with Home Depot

Financial implications of retailer’s requests put $230-million mixed-use project in jeopardy

Oct 7, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

Sidney operators avoid the worst of declining tourism industry

Chamber of Commerce expects rising interest from snowbirds

Oct 7, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island make Condé Nast 2020 top travel lists

Greater Victoria ranked eighth in list of best small cities

Oct 7, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Federal NDP looks to criminalize domestic emotional abuse with new law

MP Randall Garrison introduces private member’s bill

Oct 7, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Victoria police break up downtown fight involving bear spray and skateboards

Two men were treated for non-life-threatening injuries

Oct 7, 2020 1:46 PM Read more >

Oak Bay sailor dies from stroke suffered during solo adventure

Glenn Wakefield ‘died on his own terms,’ at home with family, wife says

Oct 7, 2020 1:43 PM Read more >