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North Saanich driver ticketed for Christmas Day speeding in Oak Bay

North Saanich driver ticketed for Christmas Day speeding in Oak Bay

Driver also caught in opposite lane
Vehicle fire in North Saanich near Sidney on Highway 17 temporarily closes McTavish Road exit

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

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

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

Those affected by the cancellations can leave an extra bag out on their next collection date
Brutal weather turns Victoria site into a swimming pool

Brutal weather turns Victoria site into a swimming pool

Workers have set up a tiny pump
Sooke fire chief reflects on 2022

Sooke fire chief reflects on 2022

Ted Ruiter had a list of the department’s accomplishments
Dog reunited with family on Christmas Eve after 6 days missing on Saanich Peninsula

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

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
Sooke Potholes closed due to high water levels

Sooke Potholes closed due to high water levels

The Capital Regional District made the announcement Tuesday (Dec. 26) afternoon
VIDEO: Victoria gallery robbed of $40k worth of Inuit carvings in smash-and-grab

VIDEO: Victoria gallery robbed of $40k worth of Inuit carvings in smash-and-grab

Three carvings were stolen in less than 2 minutes