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Oak Bay mayor prioritizing housing, derelict boat task force for 2025

Mayor Kevin Murdoch reflects on a year gone by, outlines 2025 priorities

Dec 25, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Live and learn: Saanich mayor reflects on 2024 and set goals for new year

Housing, affordability, road safety, and green space protection atop of Dean Murdock's priority list

Dec 25, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Central Saanich mayor reflects on 2024, eyes optimistic outlook for 2025

More dialogues with residents outside council meetings and infrastructure replacement are some of the mayor's priorities next year

Dec 25, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

University of Victoria names first dean for new Faculty of Health

Speech therapist and researcher Tammy Hopper brings extensive experience in leadership and governance

Dec 24, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Thetis Lake briefly closed as police investigate report of person with firearm

Visitors were turned away while police investigated

Dec 24, 2024 1:01 PM Read more >

Assembly releases interim report on amalgamation of Victoria and Saanich

Citizens assembly will explore the costs, benefits, and disadvantages of amalgamation between the two municipalities

Dec 24, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

BC Ferries issues travel advisory for Vancouver Island routes

Sailings may be affected due to forecasted high winds for the Strait of Georgia and North Vancouver Island

Dec 24, 2024 11:18 AM Read more >

Saanich’s Burnside Road East water main upgrade to begin in January

The work is expected to take approximately 4 months and bus routes will be temporarily rerouted

Dec 24, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Ride on time: BC Transit announces Greater Victoria route updates

Updates will facilitate better coordination with work and school times and include route additions

Dec 24, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Victoria restaurants feeling the heat from steadily rising rents

Rent increases, sometimes up to 40 per cent, have challenged the way the industry does business

Dec 24, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >