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Swimmers splashing in Reay Creek pond advised to stay out until remediation complete

Swimmers splashing in Reay Creek pond advised to stay out until remediation complete

Pond a Class 1 contamination site but only sediment a problem says Transport Canada
Tour de Victoria welcomes cyclists from around the globe

Tour de Victoria welcomes cyclists from around the globe

Ryder Hesjedal’s annual event marks ninth year on Aug. 17
Saanich resident calls for gas leaf blower ban

Saanich resident calls for gas leaf blower ban

Council asked to acknowledge the mental and physical health effects of noise pollution
Greater Victoria wanted list for the week of Aug. 13

Greater Victoria wanted list for the week of Aug. 13

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of Aug. 13, 2019.
Sea King spotted in Langford as DND works to divest retired aircraft

Sea King spotted in Langford as DND works to divest retired aircraft

Helicopter destined for the Comox Air Force Museum trucked through Langford on Aug. 6
Legal pot shop to open in Victoria with free merchandise

Legal pot shop to open in Victoria with free merchandise

Clarity Cannabis opens second location on Aug. 17
Happy Campers bus vandalized in Colwood

Happy Campers bus vandalized in Colwood

Daycare forced to cancel Wednesday field trip to Langford Lake due to damage
RCMP identifies persons of interest in murder of Metchosin man

RCMP identifies persons of interest in murder of Metchosin man

Martin Payne, 60, was found dead in his Metchosin home on July 12
Saanich police ask the public for help with unsolved assault case

Saanich police ask the public for help with unsolved assault case

The assault took place in Rutlegde Park on July 18
Water quality not being tested as usual at popular public beaches on the Island

Water quality not being tested as usual at popular public beaches on the Island

Municipalities were warned last summer but some have yet to take on the responsibility