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Early-morning ‘skypunch’ raises questions; aliens or…?

Early-morning ‘skypunch’ raises questions; aliens or…?

Strange cloud formation was photographed near Sidney
‘Heart of the city’ tree comes down in Victoria

‘Heart of the city’ tree comes down in Victoria

The birch at Wharf, Humboldt and Government Streets was chopped down this morning
Victoria parents camp overnight to get kids into French immersion

Victoria parents camp overnight to get kids into French immersion

At least 40 parents lined up at Lansdowne Middle School where there are less than 30 spots available
Alberta not pleased with Victoria’s proposed lawsuit against oil/gas

Alberta not pleased with Victoria’s proposed lawsuit against oil/gas

Premier Rachel Notley says the “hypocrisy of this proposed lawsuit is astounding”
Person charged after knife-waving incident in Oak Bay

Person charged after knife-waving incident in Oak Bay

Deputy pleased with officer response to ‘volatile situation’
Saanich Police respond to sudden death in Rutledge Park

Saanich Police respond to sudden death in Rutledge Park

Cause of death unknown, community asked to avoid the area
UVic advocacy group builds resources for students living in poverty

UVic advocacy group builds resources for students living in poverty

Shoestring Initiative is working to advance socioeconomic diversity in universities
Lifeguards, first responders save drowning boy at Westhills pool

Lifeguards, first responders save drowning boy at Westhills pool

Incident happened Sunday afternoon at the YMCA-YWCA
West Shore fire departments working together in mutual aid

West Shore fire departments working together in mutual aid

Departments can call on each other for help
Liberal lean in Nanaimo could lead to provincial election: poll

Liberal lean in Nanaimo could lead to provincial election: poll

Poll shows Liberal leader Harris has more than 40 per cent of support ahead of Nanaimo by-election