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RCMP investigating after View Royal trees hacked without permit

The incident has caused 'thousands of dollars worth of damage'

Jul 17, 2025 3:18 PM Read more >

Stench sparks 911 calls to Saanich and Victoria fire departments

Saanich restaurant fire accounts for one odour in the Wilkinson neighbourhood

Jul 17, 2025 2:35 PM Read more >

U.S. experts call for B.C. rethink on Langford girl's drug funding termination

Health Minister Josie Osborne is expected to comment Friday, July 17

Jul 17, 2025 2:02 PM Read more >

Civil liberties group will weigh in on firing of Victoria school trustees

Greater Victoria School Board terminated after disagreements with the province over school police liaison officers

Jul 17, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Back to the drawing board: Saanich voters reject $150M for operations centre

10,613 responses, 12.2% of eligible voters, opposed the borrowing plan, surpassing the 10% threshold

Jul 17, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Sooke brush fire highlights dangers of tinder-dry conditions

The fire was contained near Glinz Lake Road and Highway 14, and is believed to be human caused

Jul 17, 2025 12:15 PM Read more >

Sooke and West Shore municipalities get boost in emergency service funding

Sooke, Metchosin, Colwood and Esquimalt will share more than $300,000 in funding

Jul 17, 2025 11:45 AM Read more >

Bong-smoking driver arrested after speeding away from police in Sidney

Police vehicle struck as suspect led police on pursuit that ended with arrest in Willis Point area

Jul 17, 2025 10:01 AM Read more >

Langford plays spot the difference after Goldstream Avenue 'cleanup'

Parking on the boulevard was prohibited for 2 weeks to allow for 'remediation work'

Jul 17, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >

Saanich expands zero-waste efforts at summer festivals

New initiatives target single-use items and landfill waste

Jul 17, 2025 7:45 AM Read more >