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Health authority warns of overdose increase in Victoria

Health authority warns of overdose increase in Victoria

According to officials, there has been a spike in overdoses over the past 24 hours.
Pumpkin Art on the Avenue begins tonight

Pumpkin Art on the Avenue begins tonight

Hundreds of carved pumpkins on display behind Municipal Hall. Opens tonight and runs to Halloween.
Big Bat Bike Ride flies in to help creatures on South Island

Big Bat Bike Ride flies in to help creatures on South Island

Campaign aims to house bats who have lost natural habitats and face extinction
New regional fire dispatch coming to Greater Victoria

New regional fire dispatch coming to Greater Victoria

The system is expected to be in place by January 2019 and serve nine municipalities.
Oak Bay keeps tent city taxpayer costs down by shifting resources

Oak Bay keeps tent city taxpayer costs down by shifting resources

Voucher won at Union of BC Municipalities convention covers extra risk management contract
RON Talks this month: Oil in the water and bringing Connections Place to life

RON Talks this month: Oil in the water and bringing Connections Place to life

Royal Oak Neighbourhood Talks is free at Crumsby’s Cafe, 7 p.m. Wednesday night
James Bay library branch to be part of busy office/commercial/residential hub

James Bay library branch to be part of busy office/commercial/residential hub

New branch will be second for City of Victoria, opening in early 2018
Heritage Haunted House returns for 11th year

Heritage Haunted House returns for 11th year

Saanich’s spookiest family scares up donations for sick kids
VIDEO: Weak, emaciated sea lion rescued from Campbell River beach

VIDEO: Weak, emaciated sea lion rescued from Campbell River beach

He’s now being cared for at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre
CRD sewage debt: Oak Bay council re-allocates portion to taxes.

CRD sewage debt: Oak Bay council re-allocates portion to taxes.

With year-over-year increase to CRD sewer debt costs, Oak Bay council passes motion to move 30% from water bill to taxes.