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Time to 'put my health first' says resigning Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke MP

Time to 'put my health first' says resigning Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke MP

Sooke Mayor Maja Tait nominated as new NDP candidate
Sidney resident pleads for help rescuing dogs facing death in Canada's North

Sidney resident pleads for help rescuing dogs facing death in Canada's North

Mass euthanasia is a last-resort measure used in remote areas of Canada to control dog populations
Project addressing eco-anxiety in Victoria's youth receives $50K boost

Project addressing eco-anxiety in Victoria's youth receives $50K boost

Eco-Anxious Stories and Next Steps received funding from an Island Health grant program
Transplant recipients offer popcorn payback to Victoria health-care workers

Transplant recipients offer popcorn payback to Victoria health-care workers

Transplant recipients handed out boxes of gourmet caramel popcorn to nurses and doctors at Royal Jubilee Hospital on Wednesday
Oak Bay's feline darling dies from injuries after being hit by vehicle

Oak Bay's feline darling dies from injuries after being hit by vehicle

Smokey the cat, a local celebrity, was known for frequent visits to numerous shops on Oak Bay Avenue
Camosun College innovation centre renamed in honour of Victoria family

Camosun College innovation centre renamed in honour of Victoria family

Siblings make a $1-million contribution to the Camosun College Foundation in honour of their parents, Tara and Sela Bhalla
Victoria community fridge closes its doors

Victoria community fridge closes its doors

Community fridge stocked with fresh produce, dry and bulk goods, and other items opened in Rock Bay in May 2021
Saanich mall gets on nice list, offering by-donation photos with Santa

Saanich mall gets on nice list, offering by-donation photos with Santa

Santa will visit Tillicum Centre from Dec. 5 to 12 to take pictures with excited shoppers
UPDATE: Traffic flowing again following fire on highway near West Shore Parkway

UPDATE: Traffic flowing again following fire on highway near West Shore Parkway

Traffic reduced to single lane
Victoria drivers urged not to forget safety in the holiday rush

Victoria drivers urged not to forget safety in the holiday rush

Last year ICBC reported nearly 800 crashes a day in the province