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Saanich’s most dangerous intersections

Saanich’s most dangerous intersections

McKenzie and Trans Canada Highway leads Vancouver Island for MVIs
Omnibus zoning bylaw sent for revisions to prevent blanket upzoning in downtown Victoria

Omnibus zoning bylaw sent for revisions to prevent blanket upzoning in downtown Victoria

Up to 10 downtown properties identified by Downtown Residents Association
SD61 to install new water fountains over lead concerns

SD61 to install new water fountains over lead concerns

They’re installing 350 new water fountains in local schools due to concerns over elevated levels of lead in the water system
Extended Tsawout bus route on its way

Extended Tsawout bus route on its way

Residents of Tsawout First Nation got a preview of a route extension, which will formally launch Jan. 2. On Dec. 12, representatives from the Tsawout First Nation, BC Transit, and the District of Central Saanich gathered at the Tsawout Administration Building for speeches and a ride of the route.
Victoria cycling advocate makes pitch lor lower speeds on local roads

Victoria cycling advocate makes pitch lor lower speeds on local roads

Group points to evidence suggesting 30 km/h speed limit would save money, lives
Mount Douglas Park is not a garbage dump, its firs are not your Christmas tree

Mount Douglas Park is not a garbage dump, its firs are not your Christmas tree

Furniture and appliances routinely dumped, rare and native plants routinely stolen from park
Development on grounds of former Victoria Truth Centre sent to public hearing

Development on grounds of former Victoria Truth Centre sent to public hearing

Controversial project moves forward with revisions to previous plans
Victoria rental prices declining, according to national listing website

Victoria rental prices declining, according to national listing website

The median price of a one-bedroom suite dropped almost five per cent in December
Rescued sea lion released in Sooke

Rescued sea lion released in Sooke

Young animal found in Campbell River three months ago
Plastic checkout bag ban to take effect in Victoria next summer

Plastic checkout bag ban to take effect in Victoria next summer

Merchants may still provide free bags for certain grocery and retail items