Local News

Cowichan school district defends lack of notice to parents following elementary student arrest

Officials with School District 79 stand by their decision not to send out an alert.

Nov 14, 2018 3:35 PM Read more >

Federal environment minister faces protesters in B.C.

Catherine McKenna defended her government’s environmental record during a funding announcement in Victoria

Nov 14, 2018 3:00 PM Read more >

Federal and provincial government spend more dough on ecological ‘Timbits’

Ottawa and Victoria spend $14.65 million completing conservation area in southeastern B.C.

Nov 14, 2018 2:30 PM Read more >

Government looks for public input on Cathedral Grove safety concerns

Port Alberni, Parksville info sessions invite public to help ‘shape future access’

Nov 14, 2018 2:30 PM Read more >

Food service workers at Victoria airport protest for second time in four months

Negotiations continue to drag on with employer Compass Group Canada, VAA refuses to engage

Nov 14, 2018 2:15 PM Read more >

Saanich councillor leads CRD as board chair

Colin Plant vows to seek partial leave from teaching to commit to board

Nov 14, 2018 1:45 PM Read more >

Teddy the dog abuse case headed for February trial

Pre-trial hearing tomorrow in case that galvanized animal-lovers

Nov 14, 2018 12:00 PM Read more >

Active investigation into reported sexual assault at CFB Esquimalt

An Oct. 5 allegation is being investigated by Canadian Forces National Investigation Service

Nov 14, 2018 12:00 PM Read more >

Saanich mayor won’t tip hand on electoral referendum

Councillor receives support from fellow councillors in favour of PR

Nov 14, 2018 11:30 AM Read more >

Marijuana-related business requires rezoning in Oak Bay

Council plans to add cannabis laws to priorities list

Nov 14, 2018 11:30 AM Read more >