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BC Cancer Foundation names new Victoria facility after generous donors

BC Cancer Foundation names new Victoria facility after generous donors

Ernie and Yvonne Yakimovich donated a whopping sum, which helped the charity purchase and renovate the facility
Saanich receptive to City of Victoria's call to create more shelter beds

Saanich receptive to City of Victoria's call to create more shelter beds

Victoria has about 400 shelter beds, while Saanich has 25
Adverse weather prompts Juan de Fuca Provincial Park closures

Adverse weather prompts Juan de Fuca Provincial Park closures

Affected areas will remain closed until the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy determines the extent of the damage
'Everything will grind to a halt': Saanich gets an earful on Quadra McKenzie Plan

'Everything will grind to a halt': Saanich gets an earful on Quadra McKenzie Plan

Mayor Dean Murdock thanked those who shared input to shape the plan’s future and reflect community needs
Serving kindness: Victoria's Mustard Seed announces annual Christmas dinner

Serving kindness: Victoria's Mustard Seed announces annual Christmas dinner

The event will take place on at the Bay Street Armoury on Nov. 30
Victoria Hospitals Foundation auctioning Taylor Swift concert suite

Victoria Hospitals Foundation auctioning Taylor Swift concert suite

One lucky bidder and 13 of their friends will have a private box at Taylor Swift’s Dec. 7 Vancouver show
Warnings issued after second Greater Victoria deer attack in a week

Warnings issued after second Greater Victoria deer attack in a week

An attack in Fernwood on Nov. 4 followed a similar incident in Oak Bay on Oct. 30
BC Ferries warns of night work on Swartz Bay terminal upgrades

BC Ferries warns of night work on Swartz Bay terminal upgrades

November may be noisy for North Saanich residents
Postal workers rally in Saanich as strike action looms

Postal workers rally in Saanich as strike action looms

95.8 per cent of urban workers, and 95.5 per cent of rural workers voted in favour of strike action
B.C.'s southern resident orca population drops to new 4-year low

B.C.'s southern resident orca population drops to new 4-year low

The loss of another breeding male has been described as a major blow to the endangered population