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‘The public has spoken’: Saanich council receives AAP results

A new staff report exploring alternative options is expected to be presented to council on Aug. 18

Jul 22, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Drugs, cash, replica firearm seized by West Shore RCMP

West Shore RCMP executed two search warrants July 17 where they seized large amounts of drugs

Jul 22, 2025 1:41 PM Read more >

Students, Saanich residents criticize steep rent prices at University Heights

New units range from $1,800 to over $4,000 at the long-awaited redevelopment

Jul 22, 2025 1:40 PM Read more >

Oak Bay faces new deadline to change housing-related bylaws

The date to make bylaw changes has been moved up by one month to Dec. 31, 2025

Jul 22, 2025 12:03 PM Read more >

Esquimalt navy commander moves on to U.S. Navy fleet

Commodore David Mazur, now a rear-admiral, will be Vice-Commander of the U.S. Navy's Second Fleet

Jul 22, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Central Saanich Police push limits at 24-hour run for youth clinic

The gruelling 24-hour weekend run around Centennial Park raised almost $6,000

Jul 22, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Garbage fire sends thick smoke across Victoria, Saanich

Victoria's fire chief says there were no injuries and no structural damage

Jul 22, 2025 5:32 AM Read more >

Greater Victorians' shots featured in B.C. wildlife photography contest

BC SPCA Wildlife-in-Focus has received almost 200 entries from across the province

Jul 22, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

‘I didn’t feel safe’: Saanich student speaks out after council meeting turmoil

‘We cannot allow this type of behaviour to win,’ said Caleb Crookes, who supports the Quadra McKenzie Plan

Jul 21, 2025 4:42 PM Read more >

UVic study on alcohol research looks to shine light on research distortion

The study criticizes an international body that critiques alcohol-related studies

Jul 21, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >