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Greater Victoria trustees finalize music, janitorial cuts and more; budget approved

Greater Victoria trustees finalize music, janitorial cuts and more; budget approved

Day custodial services at elementary, middle schools cut by half, admin positions slashed
Second crime scene linked to violent 2017 Oak Bay attack

Second crime scene linked to violent 2017 Oak Bay attack

Police hoping new evidence will lead to a suspect
Easing of pandemic measures, other factors keep Greater Victoria unemployment low

Easing of pandemic measures, other factors keep Greater Victoria unemployment low

Jobless rate of 4.1 per cent keeps metropolitan area among the most employed in Canada
Canada ties thriller with Nigeria in Langford

Canada ties thriller with Nigeria in Langford

Canada’s women’s soccer team makes gold medal tour stop in Langford
Funding finalized for Galloping Goose connector over busy Colwood road

Funding finalized for Galloping Goose connector over busy Colwood road

Design work for Island Highway overpass starting in 2023, projected completion 2026
Sidney considering further shift of commercial tax burden toward residential

Sidney considering further shift of commercial tax burden toward residential

Council votes tonight (April 11) on committee recommendation to approve shift
Sewage leak repair sees Saanich park playground closed for 90 days

Sewage leak repair sees Saanich park playground closed for 90 days

Backup in sewer line from Craigflower Schoolhouse leads to leak; site being monitored
FOUND: Missing woman Victoria Sparkes found safe

FOUND: Missing woman Victoria Sparkes found safe

Woman was reported missing on April 11
Three lakes in Sooke stocked with 3,000 trout

Three lakes in Sooke stocked with 3,000 trout

Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. creates fishing opportunities
UPDATE: Man in his early 70s dies in North Saanich fire

UPDATE: Man in his early 70s dies in North Saanich fire

Saturday fire not considered suspicious, investigation ongoing