Local News

High winds knock trees down, cause power outages across Peninsula

Tree fell across Highway 17, Central and North Saanich municipal halls closed

Dec 20, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Uptown reopens after power outage mayhem

Stores close as storm downs power near Uptown

Dec 20, 2018 12:30 PM Read more >

Thousands of BC Hydro customers without power in Greater Victoria

The outages comes as strong rains and heavy winds hit the Island

Dec 20, 2018 12:30 PM Read more >

High winds topple trees, power lines in Saanich

On-going road closure in the 3900 block of Saanich Road affectcting traffic

Dec 20, 2018 12:30 PM Read more >

New interim CAO appointed in Sooke

Don Schaffer takes the helm at the municipal hall

Dec 20, 2018 11:30 AM Read more >

Central Saanich family protects threatened ecosystem with land covenant

Agreement with The Land Conservancy of BC ensures property never developed, nor trees removed

Dec 20, 2018 11:20 AM Read more >

Brass drain covers swiped in Saanich

Some eight drainage covers were stolen from Munro Centre

Dec 20, 2018 10:30 AM Read more >

UPDATE: BC Ferries cancels 80 sailings amid wind storm

Stormy weather is to blame for cancellations between Tsawwassen, Swartz Bay, Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay

Dec 20, 2018 6:10 AM Read more >

Buses get priority left turn lane onto Douglas Street

Routes redesigned to use new priority lane and left turn

Dec 20, 2018 5:40 AM Read more >

West Shore RCMP advises public to be aware, lock valuables

A recent report shows residential break-ins in the West Shore are up

Dec 20, 2018 5:30 AM Read more >