Local News

Central Saanich police looking for man wanted in sexual assault investigation

Robin Swets has been evading arrest since June 2023

Jul 11, 2025 3:20 PM Read more >

Multiple firearms seized at mental heath incident at View Royal's Thetis Lake

The park was closed down by RCMP the evening of July 10 to ensure public safety,

Jul 11, 2025 2:15 PM Read more >

Victoria MLA Grace Lore provides update as she continues to battle cancer

Last year Grace Lore announced she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer

Jul 11, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Island Health's new gowns save on costs and carbon

The reusable gowns program could save island health up to $2 million and 77,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions

Jul 11, 2025 11:18 AM Read more >

CRD secures loan for $32.3M purchase of nearly 2,000 hectares in Sooke watershed

The acquisition of the Kapoor Lands is meant to help ensure water security for the region's 430,000 residents

Jul 11, 2025 7:45 AM Read more >

Central Saanich councillor calls on leaders to 'elbow up' on social media

Coun. Zeb King wants to see Canadian political leaders adopt alternative social media platforms like the Fediverse

Jul 11, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

'He died a hero': Campaign supports Esquimalt family after tragic loss

Pauline Mallory started a GoFundMe to support the family of Dwight Reid, who died trying to save his son

Jul 11, 2025 5:15 AM Read more >

New real estate offices could have hard time finding a home on Oak Bay Avenue

Council looks to apply the same zoning bylaw restrictions that financial institutions face to real estate offices

Jul 10, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Two women stabbed in one day on Victoria's Pandora Avenue

Investigations are ongoing but are not currently suspected to be connected

Jul 10, 2025 4:56 PM Read more >

First Nation welcomes return of cultural treasures from Victoria museum

The Royal BC Museum has returned a total of 23 artifacts to the Gitxaala Nation

Jul 10, 2025 3:41 PM Read more >