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No fireworks for Halloween: Saanich burning ban extended indefinitely

No fireworks for Halloween: Saanich burning ban extended indefinitely

Saanich tried to hold out, but the weather held out longer. Fire restrictions extended to Oct. 28 now run through Halloween.
Region rolls out draft recreation plan for Juan de Fuca

Region rolls out draft recreation plan for Juan de Fuca

Plan guides management priorities for the next 10 years
Woman attacked, sexually assaulted and robbed in downtown Victoria

Woman attacked, sexually assaulted and robbed in downtown Victoria

VicPD special victims unit is investigating
UPDATE: Saanich police investigating pair of suspected homicides

UPDATE: Saanich police investigating pair of suspected homicides

Police say one man is in custody, not believed to be any risk to the public
BC Ferries warns of route changes, longer passage as Coastal Celebration skips Active Pass

BC Ferries warns of route changes, longer passage as Coastal Celebration skips Active Pass

Mechanical issues mean trip will take 15 minutes longer between North Saanich, Tsawwassen
Plans for Halloween bonfire by North Saanich Fire Department still a go

Plans for Halloween bonfire by North Saanich Fire Department still a go

Sidney will also continue to allow permitted fireworks for Halloween at this stage
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Oct. 18

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Oct. 18

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of Oct. 18, 2022.
Central Saanich postpones Halloween fireworks, bonfire

Central Saanich postpones Halloween fireworks, bonfire

British Columbia Wildfire Service currently rates fire risk danger for Central Saanich as extreme
Police investigate boat ditched at Oak Bay launch

Police investigate boat ditched at Oak Bay launch

15-foot vessel had tires tied to it in apparent attempt to encourage sinking
21-storey proposal could see transitional housing site relocated in Victoria

21-storey proposal could see transitional housing site relocated in Victoria

Main redevelopment includes 451 residential units, grocery and commercial space