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20-minute sailing delay from Swartz Bay to Southern Gulf Islands

20-minute sailing delay from Swartz Bay to Southern Gulf Islands

7:05 a.m. sailing time affected
Home care transition could exacerbate worker shortage: Care providers association

Home care transition could exacerbate worker shortage: Care providers association

Organization fears impact of eight-hour shift model on an industry under stress
High of 14 C for Wednesday

High of 14 C for Wednesday

Plus a look ahead at your weekend forecast
People’s Party of Canada still looking for people in Greater Victoria

People’s Party of Canada still looking for people in Greater Victoria

Party founded by former Tory minister Maxime Bernier offers populist message
New festival celebrating Croatian culture to be held in Victoria

New festival celebrating Croatian culture to be held in Victoria

CROfest will be held May 4 and 5 at Croatian Catholic Church of St. Leopold Mandíc
View Royal to engage public on traffic flow along Six Mile corridor

View Royal to engage public on traffic flow along Six Mile corridor

Community invited to provide feedback Wednesday, May 1
Saanich police prepare to salute local officer killed in the line of duty

Saanich police prepare to salute local officer killed in the line of duty

Const. Robert Kirby died on April 24, 1960
Many teens unaware if they’re vaping nicotine or not

Many teens unaware if they’re vaping nicotine or not

Health Canada survey finds many youth are unaware of the risks of using nicotine products
UVic partners with harm reduction groups to run a drug checking pilot project

UVic partners with harm reduction groups to run a drug checking pilot project

The three-year pilot will allow people to test their drugs for fatal ingredients like fentanyl
Public asked to give feedback on proposed protection measures for southern resident orcas

Public asked to give feedback on proposed protection measures for southern resident orcas

Measures focus on key threats related to contaminants, lack of prey, noise or physical disturbance