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Community invited to shape Panama Flats' future

Community invited to shape Panama Flats' future

Public open house explores conservation efforts, recreational opportunities and more in new draft concept plan
'Crime knows no borders': Victoria police unit adapts to changing criminal world

'Crime knows no borders': Victoria police unit adapts to changing criminal world

The VicPD Cybercrime Unit, which began in January 2024, tackles scams that are evolving faster than ever
PHOTOS: Saanich goes global as multicultural festival draws big crowd

PHOTOS: Saanich goes global as multicultural festival draws big crowd

Uptown’s third annual event celebrated cultures through music, dance and international food
Saanich planning stacks up with the province's best

Saanich planning stacks up with the province's best

The district had a strong presence at an awards ceremony from the Planning Institute of British Columbia
Block party celebrates culture of downtown Victoria's Millie's Lane

Block party celebrates culture of downtown Victoria's Millie's Lane

Celebration includes an evening of live music, guest speakers, food and a showcase of local businesses
Popular, free Yoga in the Park stretches its way back to Oak Bay

Popular, free Yoga in the Park stretches its way back to Oak Bay

The first of nine family-friendly yoga nights takes place on Tuesday, July 1
WorkSafeBC levies $27,000 in fines to four Victoria construction firms

WorkSafeBC levies $27,000 in fines to four Victoria construction firms

The fines came as a result of violations related to fall protection
UVic researchers dive into Canada's kelp forests in search of blue carbon

UVic researchers dive into Canada's kelp forests in search of blue carbon

Canadian kelp forests may capture and export between 40,000 and 400,000 metric tons of carbon to the deep ocean per year
North Saanich community celebrates summer solstice with labyrinth walk

North Saanich community celebrates summer solstice with labyrinth walk

The labyrinth at Holy Trinity Anglican Church was painted in the 1980s
Cat's meow: Saanich vet tech named veterinary professional of the year

Cat's meow: Saanich vet tech named veterinary professional of the year

Leah Penner is a registered veterinary technologist and practice manager at Pacific Cat Clinic