Local News

MP Gord Johns’ ocean plastics motion passes unanimously

M-151 calls for a national framework for elimination of plastic pollition

Dec 5, 2018 2:30 PM Read more >

Stricter drunk driving laws come into effect Dec. 18 across Canada

Drivers can expect compulsory breath tests at road checks come this holiday season

Dec 5, 2018 2:30 PM Read more >

‘Street-proof fish’ have better chance of survival, says researcher

New methods eyed by Vancouver Island hatcheries

Dec 5, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Man taken into custody after hours-long standoff in Victoria

Carroll Street closed to traffic on Dec. 5 during an hours-long arrest attempt

Dec 5, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

Colwood Coun. Cynthia Day arrested over ongoing dispute with city

Day arrested Wednesday protesting rock wall removal

Dec 5, 2018 1:10 PM Read more >

Community Christmas dinner in Sidney ensures no one spends holidays alone

Annual event celebrates 19 years of serving up a festive feast with all the trimmings

Dec 5, 2018 11:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver Islanders debate publicizing hiking locations

Popular Facebook group Take A Hike Vancouver Island closed after cyber backlash

Dec 5, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Strike a possibility at Port McNeill’s only grocery store

IGA’s unionized workers have authorized a walkout

Dec 5, 2018 11:00 AM Read more >

Councillor questions commitment of colleagues to protect agriculture

Concern over subdivision’s impact on local agriculture

Dec 5, 2018 10:30 AM Read more >

SD 63 to slam door on outside students

About 600 Greater Victoria students commute to Saanich schools

Dec 5, 2018 9:30 AM Read more >