Local News

Farmers in British Columbia make up 1.3 per cent of provincial population

Most farmers lived in Ontario, which accounted for 27.1 per cent of Canada’s farming population

Dec 10, 2018 6:30 AM Read more >

No NDP challengers for Sheila Malcolmson in Nanaimo

Resigning MP will be confirmed next week as B.C. NDP’s nominee for Nanaimo MLA

Dec 10, 2018 6:00 AM Read more >

Environment Canada issues wind warning to much of Vancouver Island

‘Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring,’ says forecaster

Dec 10, 2018 5:51 AM Read more >

Canadians gobbled up 3.3 million whole turkeys for Christmas 2017

47 per cent of all whole turkeys sold that year, according to the Turkey Farmers of Canada.

Dec 10, 2018 5:45 AM Read more >

Saanich home renovation company is building the change that is coming

MAC Renovations Ltd. used move to Saanich to test and showcase new building techniques

Dec 10, 2018 5:30 AM Read more >

Victoria Disability Resource Centre helps people find jobs

Statistics Canada survey found people with disabilities face higher rate of unemployment

Dec 9, 2018 5:30 PM Read more >

Saanich walks the walk on crosswalk after student lobbied for improvements

Elanor Teel approached first Saanich about the intersection in March 2017

Dec 9, 2018 4:15 PM Read more >

Victoria police stop alleged drunk driver who offered up burger instead of ID

Roadblock checks over the weekend found at least two other impaired drivers

Dec 9, 2018 12:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Central Saanich woman Daniella Morrison found

Central Saanich Police say items belonging to Morrison were found abandoned at Centennial Beach

Dec 9, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Pedestrian scrambles, underground tunnels and other downtown Victoria quirks

The area around the former Eaton’s Centre had some unique ideas

Dec 9, 2018 6:30 AM Read more >