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123 years ago: Bay Street Bridge collapses and kills more than 50 people

123 years ago: Bay Street Bridge collapses and kills more than 50 people

Point Ellice house became a makeshift morgue
American television personality asks residents to help solve Saanich murder

American television personality asks residents to help solve Saanich murder

But Dr. Phil McGraw also questions conspiracy claims from Lindsay’s Buziak father
City of Victoria reconsiders use of former Blanshard Elementary site

City of Victoria reconsiders use of former Blanshard Elementary site

City council voted to explore more community-based options for 950 Kings Rd.
Sidney Fire shows off the new Community Safety Building

Sidney Fire shows off the new Community Safety Building

Building to be a central hub for region’s emergency preparedness, with July 1 official opening
Saanich Police investigate two 7-11 robberies, with gun, over the weekend

Saanich Police investigate two 7-11 robberies, with gun, over the weekend

Suspects made off with money and cigarettes in both cases
Saanich seeks public input on ways to fight climate change

Saanich seeks public input on ways to fight climate change

Two open houses scheduled for May 30 and June 1
BC Hydro set to replace 700 poles in Greater Victoria this year

BC Hydro set to replace 700 poles in Greater Victoria this year

One up for replacement on Vancouver Island dates back to pre Second World War
VIDEO: Bike to Work Week officially kicks off

VIDEO: Bike to Work Week officially kicks off

Organizers calling current cycling conditions the perfect storm
Sunny with a high of 22 C for Monday

Sunny with a high of 22 C for Monday

Plus your weekly forecast
Greater Victoria records a drop in EI recipients

Greater Victoria records a drop in EI recipients

2,140 received regular EI benefits in March 2019, a drop of 3.2 per cent