Local News

Sooke ranks low on taxes but residents push for tax freeze

Residents cite cost-of-living pressures as they call for a halt to tax increases in 2025

Nov 27, 2024 10:56 AM Read more >

Conservation hopes grass is greener for Colwood's relocated bear family of 4

This is the second attempt to move the family of bears away from an urban area

Nov 27, 2024 9:57 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Delta police arrest man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Colin Monkman was arrested at the Tsawwassen ferry terminal

Nov 27, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

UVic's Farquhar Auditorium making changes as funding dries up

One show is cancelled and the director of ceremonies and events position will be cut

Nov 27, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Plans for overdose-prevention sites at Island hospitals were cancelled by B.C. government

Government implemented zero-tolerance policy for drug use at hospitals this past spring

Nov 27, 2024 8:55 AM Read more >

Victoria plumbers offer free services for those in need this holiday season

Rather Be Plumbing aims to support those experiencing financial hardship and to alleviate stress

Nov 27, 2024 8:53 AM Read more >

Parks foundation secures land to protect North Saanich old-growth forest

BC Parks Foundation raised $1.6M to acquire three parcels of land adjacent to LAU,WELNEW/John Dean Provincial Park

Nov 26, 2024 5:22 PM Read more >

Esquimalt to help fund carcinogen-free firefighting gear

The township will be using $75,000 from their contingency account

Nov 26, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >

Search crews called in to help look for Saanich man missing since Saturday

64-year-old man with dementia has been missing since Saturday

Nov 26, 2024 3:44 PM Read more >

Man using makeshift raft rescued from water near Oak Bay Marina

An individual was discovered hanging from the side of his sailboat near the Oak Bay Marina on Nov. 26

Nov 26, 2024 3:22 PM Read more >