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James Bay tenants seek renter protection, compensation for ongoing construction

Residents say they’re exhausted by noise after ongoing renovations

Jan 6, 2018 6:30 PM Read more >

Victoria nurse suspended by professional body in privacy breach

Island Health fires RN for accessing records of patients not in her care

Jan 6, 2018 2:00 PM Read more >

Addictions to online games can destroy real lives

WHO recognizes ‘gaming disorder’ as a disease

Jan 6, 2018 6:30 AM Read more >

Floating lit lantern hits tree, catches fire in Oak Bay

‘These things are a fire hazard because you have absolutely no idea where they will end up’

Jan 5, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

Passenger-only ferry plan proposed for Gulf Islands and Sidney

The CRD is looking into a plan that would bring a new ferry service to the Southern Gulf Islands, Salt Spring Island and the Town of Sidney

Jan 5, 2018 1:30 PM Read more >

Veterinarians warn of canine parvovirus outbreak in Sooke

Virus can affect dogs at any age, but is more likely to affect puppies

Jan 5, 2018 12:04 PM Read more >

Council approves $200,000 to clean up Victoria parks after homeless campers

Parks staff over budget for cleanup last year

Jan 5, 2018 12:00 PM Read more >

Old Sidney wells will keep Town ‘treading water’ if quake happens

In the event of a major earthquake, securing food, water and shelter will be critical. In the case of water, Sidney still has its old wells, which would serve as a backup in case the CRD water supply should fail.

Jan 5, 2018 10:35 AM Read more >

Merits of performance art debated on review of Victoria’s Indigenous Artist in Residence position

Councillors concerned not all performances were in Victoria

Jan 5, 2018 10:30 AM Read more >

Sooke boy denied $19,000 per month drug for third time

Watching her son in excruciating pain is unbearable for Sooke mom

Jan 5, 2018 10:15 AM Read more >