Local News

Group protests Malahat widening, alleging a lack of consultation, threat to fish

Widening on the highway will hurt the salmon that spawn in nearby streams, according to advocates

Apr 11, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Island Mayor says proposed Ladysmith-Oceanside riding ‘doesn’t make sense’

B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission presents final report

Apr 11, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

‘Economic boom’: Sapphire Princess docks in Victoria as first ship of cruise season

Greater Victoria Harbour Authority expecting fewer ships, more passengers this year

Apr 11, 2023 1:20 PM Read more >

New bus line replacing Route 50 to Langford to have fewer stops, more frequent service

Route 95 offers a faster experience, but cuts some stops on the way to the West Shore

Apr 11, 2023 12:20 PM Read more >

Saanich author takes a page from B.C.’s past in first work of historical fiction

Valerie Green’s debut historical fiction novel, Providence, is the first in a four-book series

Apr 11, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

A third of Canadians in ‘bad’ or ‘terrible’ financial shape: report

The latest data from the Angus Reid Report shows the cost of living crisis continues nation-wide

Apr 10, 2023 4:50 PM Read more >

Esquimalt eyes lowering speed limits on all roads

But township wants to hear from residents first

Apr 10, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

New summer events eyed for downtown Victoria with $245K in funding

Councillor says plans still in the works but events could include mix of interests

Apr 10, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >

Long-awaited Sooke hatchery opening hooks a crowd

Sooke River Jack Brooks hatchery a reality thanks to dedicated volunteers

Apr 10, 2023 1:45 PM Read more >

Sooke School District shop teacher disciplined for pushing Grade 7 student

Report on 2020 incident said the student began to ‘talk back’ to teacher

Apr 10, 2023 1:10 PM Read more >