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Candidates sound off on key election issues

Candidates sound off on key election issues

Candidate response session takes place Thursday downtown
VIDEO: Tofino and Ucluelet participate in Island-wide emergency communications drill

VIDEO: Tofino and Ucluelet participate in Island-wide emergency communications drill

“This is a great opportunity to showcase what we have and build on our general skills.”
Esquimalt businesses unite to fight crime next week

Esquimalt businesses unite to fight crime next week

Chamber hosting town hall on topic of fraud
Island Corridor Foundation still waiting on federal grant for track repairs

Island Corridor Foundation still waiting on federal grant for track repairs

Foundation remains entangled in lawsuit with Snaw-Naw-As First Nation for return of land
Letter says students can’t make Mother’s Day gifts at school

Letter says students can’t make Mother’s Day gifts at school

One Mission school stops practice of creating gifts
Harold Backer released on bail in fraud case, living in Chemainus

Harold Backer released on bail in fraud case, living in Chemainus

Former Mill Bay resident charged with two counts of fraud.
Accused in fraud case, Harold Backer, staying in Chemainus

Accused in fraud case, Harold Backer, staying in Chemainus

Former Mill Bay resident charged with two counts of fraud.
UPDATE: Victoria police investigating suspicious package in local parkade

UPDATE: Victoria police investigating suspicious package in local parkade

The package found was “concerning” to police.
NDP likely to continue stronghold in local ridings: expert

NDP likely to continue stronghold in local ridings: expert

Polls show NDP could win 10 of 14 seats on Island
Overdose crisis takes emotional toll on local paramedics

Overdose crisis takes emotional toll on local paramedics

Time it takes to respond to overdoses has tripled