Local News

Sooke School Board’s priorities set for 2023

Education board chair Ravi Parmar looks back and ahead

Dec 29, 2022 8:22 AM Read more >

Victoria-Port Angeles ferry won’t operate for 3 weeks in January

The M.V. Coho ferry will be in dry dock longer than normal in 2023

Dec 29, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

North Saanich driver ticketed for Christmas Day speeding in Oak Bay

Driver also caught in opposite lane

Dec 29, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Vehicle fire in North Saanich near Sidney on Highway 17 temporarily closes McTavish Road exit

North Saanich Fire Department responded to the scene just before 6:30 p.m.

Dec 28, 2022 7:38 PM Read more >

House near Brentwood Bay ferry still ‘standing’ despite extensive damage: fire chief

Kenn Mount said almost 25 crews responded to fire in 7200 block of Norman Lane near ferry terminal

Dec 28, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

‘Seriously?!’ Victoria residents furious about waste collection cancellations

Those affected by the cancellations can leave an extra bag out on their next collection date

Dec 28, 2022 11:40 AM Read more >

Brutal weather turns Victoria site into a swimming pool

Workers have set up a tiny pump

Dec 28, 2022 10:20 AM Read more >

Sooke fire chief reflects on 2022

Ted Ruiter had a list of the department’s accomplishments

Dec 28, 2022 8:30 AM Read more >

Dog reunited with family on Christmas Eve after 6 days missing on Saanich Peninsula

Brentwood Bay search and rescue crews patrol freezing waters to find May May

Dec 28, 2022 8:20 AM Read more >

Sidney, Saanich Peninsula brace for king tides of 11 feet through Friday

High tides coincide with strong winds and warnings about rivers possibly breaking their banks

Dec 28, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >