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Severe drought conditions, extreme fire risk put a pause on open burning in Saanich

Halloween fireworks, bonfires could be affected, says Saanich Fire

Oct 14, 2022 12:45 PM Read more >

Sooke set to break ground on wastewater plant expansion, easing capacity woes

Facility will receive upgrades, and collection system extended to increase sewer capacity

Oct 14, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

Invasive European green crab spotted in Esquimalt Lagoon

Colwood beachgoers asked to report any sightings

Oct 14, 2022 8:30 AM Read more >

Gowlland Tod fire a reminder wildfires can happen anytime, says fire department

Highlands fire prompts appeal from authorities to assess homes for wildfires

Oct 14, 2022 5:10 AM Read more >

September sees unemployment drop in Greater Victoria to 4.7 per cent

The drop coincides with fewer people being part of the workforce and participating in it

Oct 14, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

From typewriters to virtual meetings, Ken Nicholson guided the armed forces’ transformation

Celebrating a career that spanned 50 years with the navy

Oct 13, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

Body discovered near Swan Lake in Saanich

Man’s identity, cause of death unknown

Oct 13, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Missing Victoria man identified as deceased found near Lochside trail in Saanich

Timothy Mackness was found in the area of Quadra Street and McKenzie Avenue on Oct. 6

Oct 13, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Saanich sees strong voter turnout during advanced voting options

7,069 residents have already cast their ballots

Oct 13, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

CRD workers vote in favour of strike action

CUPE Local 1978 members voted 98 per cent in favour of strike action

Oct 13, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >