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Central Saanich wants CRD to implement a carbon budget to limit emissions

Central Saanich wants CRD to implement a carbon budget to limit emissions

Councillor says budget system would boost accountability on greenhouse gas targets, tracking
VIDEO: UVic adds Lekwungen names to two new buildings

VIDEO: UVic adds Lekwungen names to two new buildings

One is called Cheko’nien House. Construction on the other, called Sngequ House, will be done in Sept.
Human-pet swimming warning issued for Greater Victoria lake over toxin concerns

Human-pet swimming warning issued for Greater Victoria lake over toxin concerns

Capital Regional District warning of a blue-green algae bloom
VIDEO: Saanich firefighters investigating as Gordon Head house burns up

VIDEO: Saanich firefighters investigating as Gordon Head house burns up

Investigation is ongoing into what caused the Wednesday morning blaze
Victoria named one of the top travel destinations of 2023 by Forbes

Victoria named one of the top travel destinations of 2023 by Forbes

Victoria praised for landscapes, restaurants and environmental initiatives
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve announces temporary dog ban to protect shorebirds

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve announces temporary dog ban to protect shorebirds

Combers Beach, near Tofino and Ucluelet, is a dog-free zone for the next six months
Man charged with murder in Victoria’s first homicide of 2023

Man charged with murder in Victoria’s first homicide of 2023

Murder charge comes about a month after 70-year-old who later died was reportedly assaulted
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of April 4

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of April 4

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of April 4, 2023.
‘Out of business’: Victoria mobile food vendor starts petition after city ends permits

‘Out of business’: Victoria mobile food vendor starts petition after city ends permits

The temporary permits for food vendors under the Build Back Victoria program expired March 31
Ancient Oak Bay house with weird kitchen selling for $11.5M as Victoria real estate rebounds

Ancient Oak Bay house with weird kitchen selling for $11.5M as Victoria real estate rebounds

Home was built by the family that founded Butchart Gardens