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Sooke’s Ayre Manor takes unique approach to recruiting nurses

Sooke’s Ayre Manor takes unique approach to recruiting nurses

Nursing shortages part of a larger problem
Canadian Heritage funds new roof for Mungo Martin house in Victoria

Canadian Heritage funds new roof for Mungo Martin house in Victoria

Indigenous-run space operates under the stewardship of the Royal BC Museum
Sidney hosting memorial for former Central Saanich Chief Constable

Sidney hosting memorial for former Central Saanich Chief Constable

George Lawson died at the age of 88 and his service will be Jan. 24 at the Mary Winspear Centre
New ElderDog program helps seniors keep dogs at home

New ElderDog program helps seniors keep dogs at home

Organization seeks volunteers to help seniors stay close to their canines
Nanaimo candidate asks opponents to align with him against speculation tax

Nanaimo candidate asks opponents to align with him against speculation tax

BC Liberal Tony Harris focuses on controversial tax as a wedge issue in crucial byelection
Nanaimo RCMP say busts and arrests will have an impact on organized crime

Nanaimo RCMP say busts and arrests will have an impact on organized crime

Over $350,000 worth of drugs seized by police after busts in Nanaimo, Vancouver and Richmond
Leash your cat or face a $150 fine in Victoria

Leash your cat or face a $150 fine in Victoria

Current city bylaws mandate that cats must be under their owner’s control in public spaces
Emergency dispatch channels to be encrypted by 2020

Emergency dispatch channels to be encrypted by 2020

A switch to digital channels offers more security for first responders, but less public information
James Bay senior’s homemade signs bring smiles

James Bay senior’s homemade signs bring smiles

91-year-old Norma McColl waves her positive signs to members of the community
UPDATE: Trees affecting travel at Comox Airport have been trimmed

UPDATE: Trees affecting travel at Comox Airport have been trimmed

Some YQQ flights have been rerouted or cancelled due to some trees impacting the safety margins