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Saanich council approves rural subdivision despite staff and public opposition

Critics say it will lead to urban sprawl, while supporters cite the need for housing

Mar 21, 2019 6:30 PM Read more >

Royal Bay drama students help police train for emergency

Students helped train crisis negotiators by acting out scenarios

Mar 21, 2019 5:30 PM Read more >

Westhills proposes picnic area, pier and beach by Langford Lake

The public amenity contribution is part of a proposed deal for a waterfront restaurant

Mar 21, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >

Update: BC Transit driver taken to hospital with serious injuries after assault

Driver attempted to stop an altercation between two people on the bus

Mar 21, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >

CRD’s 2019 financial plan includes 23 per cent increase for capital projects

Housing, health care and wastewater projects included in 2019 plan

Mar 21, 2019 4:00 PM Read more >

Saanich Police arrest suspended driver with fake licence plates

Fake plates crafted of laminated paper

Mar 21, 2019 11:50 AM Read more >

Volunteer garbage-picker regularly stuff bags with Prospect Lake Road litter

Resident says trash is an indicator of dangerous cut-through traffic

Mar 21, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >

Short list for new gnome home includes Parksville, Coombs

Five potential locations have been chosen by Howard’s owners who will decide Tuesday

Mar 21, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >

Indian Day School students eligible for $10K apiece

Islanders included in settlement package reached with Canada’s federal government

Mar 21, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >

Warrant issued for man who missed court in Victoria

In 2012 Derek McLean was prematurely released due to a paperwork mistake

Mar 21, 2019 11:15 AM Read more >