Local News

Sidney’s draft active transportation plan could disrupt parking

Plan would lead to loss of downtown parking spaces due to protected bike lanes

Dec 15, 2022 5:10 AM Read more >

Escaped inmate found guilty of first-degree murder of Metchosin man

But jury wasn’t told of fate of second escaped inmate in killing of Martin Payne

Dec 14, 2022 6:30 PM Read more >

In Sooke, new Gillespie Road intersection opens on Thursday morning

The $85-million project to improve Highway 14 heading west into Sooke hits another milestone on Thursday (Dec. 15) with the opening of the Gillespie Road/Connie Road Intersection for eastbound and westbound traffic on Highway 14.

Dec 14, 2022 4:40 PM Read more >

Sooke bylaw change opens door to ‘economic diversity’

New law provides more uses for retail, office, health and personal services

Dec 14, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

New Sooke library wins building award

VIRL facility earns honours in Capital Region Commercial Building Awards

Dec 14, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

Hulu producing TV show about 1997 murder of Reena Virk

The show is titled Under The Bridge

Dec 14, 2022 1:10 PM Read more >

Colwood approves $300K of support to create child-care spaces

A new facility is to be built near Colwood Elementary School

Dec 14, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

Three Central Saanich schools to benefit from new safety measures

Total provincial investments into active transportation in Central Saanich exceed $700,000

Dec 14, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Dec. 13

Call if you have a tip

Dec 14, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

‘I needed permission from my rapist to talk’: Sooke woman says publication ban turned town against her

Samantha Geiger says the publication ban stopped her from defending herself

Dec 14, 2022 5:10 AM Read more >