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UPDATE: Saanich Police locate missing 79-year-old man

Just after 11 a.m. on Feb. 21, Saanich Police announced that it located the man

Feb 21, 2025 8:33 AM Read more >

Off-leash dogs a bone of contention at Greater Victoria parks and beaches

Wildlife advocate says 'tsunami of dogs' causing 'ecological vandalism'

Feb 21, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

CRD aims to ensure demolition materials don't go to waste

CRD Environmental Services Committee looking to develop a model bylaw for demotion waste

Feb 21, 2025 5:30 AM Read more >

Cadboro Bay’s ‘Wild West’ waters: Community pushes for new management plan

Local groups are advocating for a change in how the bay is run that would require special permission from the province

Feb 20, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

Rotating strike puts Saanich medical lab behind picket line

Employees of U.S.-owned LifeLabs protest chronic understaffing and demand better wages and benefits

Feb 20, 2025 4:51 PM Read more >

Langford-based festival producer says lack of funding could be a show-stopper

B.C. events and festivals organizers say the clock is ticking on the 2025 season

Feb 20, 2025 4:13 PM Read more >

Artificial intelligence transforming stroke care at Victoria hospital

Island Health using AI to speed up assessment of stroke victims

Feb 20, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Saanich seeks to prioritize Canadian products amid ongoing trade dispute

‘The District of Saanich has a role to play,’ said Coun. Colin Plant

Feb 20, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >

Sooke forced to act on housing law despite pushback from council

Mayor calls provincial directive a "jagged pill to swallow" as infrastructure concerns mount

Feb 20, 2025 1:30 PM Read more >

Oak Bay looks at shift in purchasing policy in response to U.S. tariffs

A notice of motion submitted on Feb. 10 may result in changes to Oak Bay's purchasing policy

Feb 20, 2025 1:15 PM Read more >