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Kelly Ellard declines chance for full parole, says she’s not ready

Kelly Ellard declines chance for full parole, says she’s not ready

Ellard is serving a life sentence for murdering 14-year-old Saanich girl Reena Virk
Saanich council moves Shelbourne Street proposal to public hearing

Saanich council moves Shelbourne Street proposal to public hearing

Two extra storeys, added density for site not seen as issues, amenity package is
CRD moves to divert waste from Hartland Landfill

CRD moves to divert waste from Hartland Landfill

Policies include more banned materials and increasing fees for mixed waste loads
Police seeking wanted man believed to be in Victoria

Police seeking wanted man believed to be in Victoria

Stephen Blackwater is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant
Crews tackle tripping hazards with tree removal on Oak Bay Avenue

Crews tackle tripping hazards with tree removal on Oak Bay Avenue

Trunk removal, sidewalk repairs underway in the village
TRAFFIC: Thursday events will cause road closures in downtown Victoria

TRAFFIC: Thursday events will cause road closures in downtown Victoria

Walk to End Violence Against Women and Children, March for Life on different paths near legislature
Hives at risk: Victoria honeybee hobbyist laments cool Vancouver Island spring

Hives at risk: Victoria honeybee hobbyist laments cool Vancouver Island spring

Bees at risk as temperatures hover below 12 C
UVic study shows great potential in Cowichan estuary and others to capture carbon

UVic study shows great potential in Cowichan estuary and others to capture carbon

Global possibilities significant if estuary conditions enhanced, researchers say
Young homebuyers taking a surprising share of Vancouver Island’s market

Young homebuyers taking a surprising share of Vancouver Island’s market

Boomers downsizing, helping their children enter the market
New housing development for Sooke moves closer to fruition as council approves variance

New housing development for Sooke moves closer to fruition as council approves variance

One-storey cluster dwelling includes seven units, each with two bedrooms and two bathrooms