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Truck into pole knocks power to 1400 in Metchosin

Truck into pole knocks power to 1400 in Metchosin

Multiple first responders on scene
Public consultation complete, City staff recommend approval of 5 cannabis shops

Public consultation complete, City staff recommend approval of 5 cannabis shops

Council to vote on recommendations March 14
Climate change-related events coming to Sooke

Climate change-related events coming to Sooke

Transition Sooke hosting events in light of CRD Climate Emergency Declaration
Vancouver Island sees massive bed shortage for people with eating disorders

Vancouver Island sees massive bed shortage for people with eating disorders

There are two inpatient beds on the Island to serve over 3,000 people
South Island Prosperity makes final push for Smart Cities

South Island Prosperity makes final push for Smart Cities

Winners in the Canada Smart Cities Project will be announced in mid-May
Animal blood shortage in B.C. prompts Victoria woman to make interesting trade

Animal blood shortage in B.C. prompts Victoria woman to make interesting trade

There’s a province-wide shortage of blood for large dogs
The Guild restaurant in Victoria shuttered with notice from landlord

The Guild restaurant in Victoria shuttered with notice from landlord

Notice on door calls for immediate delivery of all keys and security cards
Cyclical re-admissions to hospital puts heavy burden on B.C.’s health care system and shelters

Cyclical re-admissions to hospital puts heavy burden on B.C.’s health care system and shelters

Need for housing to be included in discharge plans for vulnerable patients
Fraud Prevention Month: Rental and romance scams big in Greater Victoria

Fraud Prevention Month: Rental and romance scams big in Greater Victoria

Be cautious and get a second opinion, say Saanich Police
Clubhouse for those with mental illnesses opens in Saanich

Clubhouse for those with mental illnesses opens in Saanich

Connections Place encourages people to come out of isolation and find purpose in their lives