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Ancient Indigenous artform gets high-tech help at Saanich's Camosun College

Ancient Indigenous artform gets high-tech help at Saanich's Camosun College

The Totem 2.0 aims to preserve old-growth trees while advancing traditional art forms
Saanich revises Quadra McKenzie Plan after widespread community backlash

Saanich revises Quadra McKenzie Plan after widespread community backlash

Council reviewed land use and transportation options, based on more than 3,300 public comments
New research could mean quicker detection of algae in Greater Victoria lakes

New research could mean quicker detection of algae in Greater Victoria lakes

Vancouver Island University’s lab has been developing methods to measure algae toxins for the past three years
2,500 Greater Victoria residents start day without power

2,500 Greater Victoria residents start day without power

Downed tree dangles on lines, blocks rural Saanich road
BC Ferries backs up for 2nd straight day between Tsawwassen/Swartz Bay

BC Ferries backs up for 2nd straight day between Tsawwassen/Swartz Bay

Wind not a factor in backup between south Island and Lower Mainland
5.2 earthquake goes unnoticed off north Vancouver Island

5.2 earthquake goes unnoticed off north Vancouver Island

Second earthquake in four days to hit over 5 magnitude strikes of coast of Vancouver Island
VIDEO: Take a peek inside the new seismically sound Saanich school

VIDEO: Take a peek inside the new seismically sound Saanich school

Greater Victoria School District expects new Cedar Hill school to welcome students this fall
PHOTOS: Home show draws thousands to Saanich rec centre over weekend

PHOTOS: Home show draws thousands to Saanich rec centre over weekend

The 39th annual Victoria Spring Home Show welcomed 10,000 visitors and featured 120 exhibitors
PHOTOS: Esquimalt Fire Rescue saves 2 dogs in 2 weeks

PHOTOS: Esquimalt Fire Rescue saves 2 dogs in 2 weeks

Fire chief Matt Furlot says the rescues reflect their commitment to protecting all members of the community
Victoria police looking for missing 51-year-old last seen in January

Victoria police looking for missing 51-year-old last seen in January

Marcus is described as 5'7" with a medium build, brown hair and blue eyes