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Saanich leads the way with fireworks permits

Saanich leads the way with fireworks permits

Greater Victoria municipalities have varied approaches to fireworks as Halloween approaches
North Saanich Canadian Tire opens Friday

North Saanich Canadian Tire opens Friday

First Sandown tenant opens 32,000 sq. ft. store with soft launch
Former Somali refugee casts first-ever ballot and wins a Victoria city council seat in same election

Former Somali refugee casts first-ever ballot and wins a Victoria city council seat in same election

Sharmarke Dubow, who came to Canada in 2012, says he’s honoured and excited to get to work
Vancouver Island seniors to receive funding for day programs

Vancouver Island seniors to receive funding for day programs

$75M part of ongoing effots to support seniors, adults with disabilities to continue living at home
GoFundMe for children of Ben Kilmer steadily rising

GoFundMe for children of Ben Kilmer steadily rising

Cobble Hill man misisng since May found last week in remote area outside of Duncan
Public invited to light candle tonight in Ben Kilmer’s memory

Public invited to light candle tonight in Ben Kilmer’s memory

The body of the 41-year-old father of two young children was found on Oct. 17.
Belmont Secondary’s class of ‘68 to have first high school reunion

Belmont Secondary’s class of ‘68 to have first high school reunion

The reunion is being held where they had their high school graduation celebration 50 years ago
‘I could feel the heat on my face’ homeowner said of Songhees fire

‘I could feel the heat on my face’ homeowner said of Songhees fire

Two mobile homes on Middle Road burned on Oct. 23, investigation ongoing
Police called after deer parts found at Cattle Point

Police called after deer parts found at Cattle Point

Carcass, campsite, garbage to be cleared by Oak Bay public works
The Fernwood Halloween Bonfire is back

The Fernwood Halloween Bonfire is back

The local event will feature dancing, music, treats and more