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Driver ticketed $109 after truck spotted in downtown Victoria plastered with TV-sized advertisements

Driver ticketed $109 after truck spotted in downtown Victoria plastered with TV-sized advertisements

The MVA has restrictions on illuminated signs to minimize distracted driving
UPDATED: Man, 25, dies after being hit by a semi in Langford workplace incident

UPDATED: Man, 25, dies after being hit by a semi in Langford workplace incident

RCMP responded to a sudden workplace death at Sysco in Langford around 4 a.m.
More than 100 illegal short-term rental suites listed in Esquimalt

More than 100 illegal short-term rental suites listed in Esquimalt

The Township works on a complaint-based system to pursue bylaw breakers
‘Give the beach a chance’: Biologist talks benefits of Saanich off-leash dog bylaw review

‘Give the beach a chance’: Biologist talks benefits of Saanich off-leash dog bylaw review

It’s not about being anti-dog but about ‘celebrating the natural environment’
Canadian poverty rates are declining, but many groups remain vulnerable

Canadian poverty rates are declining, but many groups remain vulnerable

The number of children living in poverty cut in half between between 2017 and 2012
Passenger count at Victoria International Airport down 6.1 per cent in 2019

Passenger count at Victoria International Airport down 6.1 per cent in 2019

Decline in 2019 worse than previous estimates
UPDATE: Search and rescue crews safely locate 19-year-old missing hiker in Sooke Potholes

UPDATE: Search and rescue crews safely locate 19-year-old missing hiker in Sooke Potholes

Juan de Fuca SAR says man split from group while in Empress Mountain area
‘Reconciliation is not dead’ says Victoria Mayor

‘Reconciliation is not dead’ says Victoria Mayor

Lisa Helps wants allies to show that reconciliation is not dead and to uphold Indigenous rights
Oak Bay artists invited to open their doors, join spring studio tour

Oak Bay artists invited to open their doors, join spring studio tour

Oak Bay Artists’ Spring Studio Tour 2020 runs April 18 and 19
North Saanich to start public budget discussions Thursday

North Saanich to start public budget discussions Thursday

Councillors will hear from several groups including Peninsula Football Club asking for $700,000