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Drivers advised of concrete work at downtown Victoria intersection this week

Drivers advised of concrete work at downtown Victoria intersection this week

Drivers should avoid intersection of Government and Herald streets
Four Sooke council members will run for re-election in October

Four Sooke council members will run for re-election in October

It doesn’t look like there’s a lack of political ambition in Sooke.
District of Saanich launches online permit and development tracker dashboard

District of Saanich launches online permit and development tracker dashboard

Tracker designed to increase accessibility, transparency for public, applicants
Victoria Native Friendship Centre takes over Indigenous homelessness fund

Victoria Native Friendship Centre takes over Indigenous homelessness fund

Saanich-based organization accepting project funding applications until Aug. 15
Victoria mandates zero carbon new buildings by 2025, ahead of B.C. timeline

Victoria mandates zero carbon new buildings by 2025, ahead of B.C. timeline

Provincial requirement for new construction likely to take effect in 2030
300 affordable units coming to Victoria’s senior-focused Chown Place redevelopment

300 affordable units coming to Victoria’s senior-focused Chown Place redevelopment

Gorge neighbourhood project includes green space, community centre
Police seek clues to $9,000 hydraulic hammer swiped from Oak Bay construction site

Police seek clues to $9,000 hydraulic hammer swiped from Oak Bay construction site

300-kilogram piece of construction equipment reported stolen Aug. 2
Staffing shortages likely to cause more recycling collection delays in CRD

Staffing shortages likely to cause more recycling collection delays in CRD

Residents asked to leave materials out past scheduled date
Several Sooke school trustees remain undecided on election plans

Several Sooke school trustees remain undecided on election plans

Nominations open Aug. 30
UPDATE: Trans-Canada Highway fully reopen after crash in View Royal

UPDATE: Trans-Canada Highway fully reopen after crash in View Royal

Crash at Helmcken Road causes southbound delays