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Students witness Saanich creek spill that kills a dozen fish

Students witness Saanich creek spill that kills a dozen fish

Camosun college students and their instructor were taking samples when spill happened
Masked gunman robs Qualicum Beach store

Masked gunman robs Qualicum Beach store

June 5 robbery the second this week in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area
Measles vaccine rates double for Island Health

Measles vaccine rates double for Island Health

After facing a measles outbreak thousands of locals received vaccines
City considers shifting plans at Topaz Park to install turf field at Vic High

City considers shifting plans at Topaz Park to install turf field at Vic High

Splitting design costs for two separate fields would save time and money, staff say
Colwood councillor says she was acting as a citizen in dispute with City staff

Colwood councillor says she was acting as a citizen in dispute with City staff

Coun. Cynthia Day says she had a ‘right to peaceful protest’
Saanich reports 64 collisions involving pedestrians in 2018

Saanich reports 64 collisions involving pedestrians in 2018

2018 statistics mark an upturn from 2017 when there were 46 collisions
Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay 7 a.m. sailing, 89 per cent full

Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay 7 a.m. sailing, 89 per cent full

Busy day for ferry travellers
Thursday sees sun with risk of thunderstorm, high of 14 C

Thursday sees sun with risk of thunderstorm, high of 14 C

Plus your weekend forecast
CRD animal control dealt with 10 ‘significant’ dog attacks in May

CRD animal control dealt with 10 ‘significant’ dog attacks in May

In all 10 cases the dog was declared dangerous and two had to be put down
Movies about D-Day continue to divide critics

Movies about D-Day continue to divide critics

The Longest Day and Saving Private Ryan remain touchstones of popular imagination