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Saanich explores ways to keep region’s homeless from being left out in cold

Saanich explores ways to keep region’s homeless from being left out in cold

Saanich provides only 25 of the 415 shelter beds funded by BC Housing in the Capital Region
VIDEO: Vehicle engulfed in flames causes traffic disruptions on Pat Bay Highway

VIDEO: Vehicle engulfed in flames causes traffic disruptions on Pat Bay Highway

The fire is completely out
UPDATE: PKOLS search called off for missing Saanich man

UPDATE: PKOLS search called off for missing Saanich man

Search teams have been ordered to stop combing PKOLS for Christian Dube
New VicPD peer support program paying off

New VicPD peer support program paying off

VicPD rolled out app PeerConnect, which it says has been a success
Sidney firm makes waves with distinguished maritime award

Sidney firm makes waves with distinguished maritime award

Scotty Manufaturing Ltd. has been producing thousands of products at its Sidney facility since 2000
Sooke ranks low on taxes but residents push for tax freeze

Sooke ranks low on taxes but residents push for tax freeze

Residents cite cost-of-living pressures as they call for a halt to tax increases in 2025
Conservation hopes grass is greener for Colwood's relocated bear family of 4

Conservation hopes grass is greener for Colwood's relocated bear family of 4

This is the second attempt to move the family of bears away from an urban area
UPDATE: Delta police arrest man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

UPDATE: Delta police arrest man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Colin Monkman was arrested at the Tsawwassen ferry terminal
UVic's Farquhar Auditorium making changes as funding dries up

UVic's Farquhar Auditorium making changes as funding dries up

One show is cancelled and the director of ceremonies and events position will be cut
Plans for overdose-prevention sites at Island hospitals were cancelled by B.C. government

Plans for overdose-prevention sites at Island hospitals were cancelled by B.C. government

Government implemented zero-tolerance policy for drug use at hospitals this past spring