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Central Saanich welcomes new proposed housing rules for ALR land

Proposed changes would allow more flexibility for residences in the Agricultural Land Reserve
Sooke in mourning after discovery of two bodies; search continues for a third young man

Sooke in mourning after discovery of two bodies; search continues for a third young man

A.J. Jensen, Cory Mills, and Eric Blackmore were reported missing since Friday night
Bee Club hopes to create a buzz on Bowker

Bee Club hopes to create a buzz on Bowker

New club part of Oak Bay High’s ongoing efforts along Bowker Creek
West Shore fundraiser inspired by peanut allergy, treatment

West Shore fundraiser inspired by peanut allergy, treatment

Skate for Food Allergies takes place on Sunday, Feb. 16 at The Q Centre from 4 to 5 p.m.
Lawyer lays out legalities for photography in public after paparazzi descend on North Saanich

Lawyer lays out legalities for photography in public after paparazzi descend on North Saanich

British photographers were hiding in bushes before taking Markle’s pictures
Victoria retirement home residents knit pouches for animals burned in Australian wildfires

Victoria retirement home residents knit pouches for animals burned in Australian wildfires

Members of the Wellesley crafted pouches and micro pouches for koalas, joeys, sugar babies and more
Malahat mudslide slowed southbound traffic through Goldstream

Malahat mudslide slowed southbound traffic through Goldstream

Crews cleared the lane just before 3 p.m. Saturday
Heavy rain leads to wastewater overflows, contamination of Greater Victoria beaches

Heavy rain leads to wastewater overflows, contamination of Greater Victoria beaches

Public safety notice issued by CRD Saturday morning
State of emergency declared for Cowichan Valley after heavy rain, flooding

State of emergency declared for Cowichan Valley after heavy rain, flooding

••• 3 p.m. Update
Windstorm causes 47 power outages on the South Island

Windstorm causes 47 power outages on the South Island

Some 2,500 customers without power through Saturday morning