Local News

‘His life mattered’: Island family waits for answers 4 years after little boy’s death

Family of deceased six-year-old Dontay-Patrick Lucas with vigil at Port Alberni’s Victoria Quay

Mar 29, 2022 12:09 PM Read more >

GRIDLOCK: Sooke transit ridership lower since the pandemic

Average weekly boardings are half as high compared to pre-pandemic numbers on some routes

Mar 29, 2022 10:45 AM Read more >

UVic board of governors rejects senate’s vote to reinstate mask mandate

Senate argued dropping the mandate puts immunocompromised people at risk

Mar 29, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Motorcyclist in serious condition following morning crash in Saanich

Motorcyclist collided with left-turning vehicle on McKenzie Avenue March 29

Mar 29, 2022 7:45 AM Read more >

Identifying people at risk of trauma, criminal activity in Victoria goal of program

‘Situation table’ will seek to proactively link people to services beforehand

Mar 29, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Collision cleared at Island Highway, Six Mile Road

No injuries were apparent from the scene

Mar 28, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Saanich council given budget options for reducing property tax hike

Range for increase remains between 5.68 and 6.39 per cent, more discussions ahead

Mar 28, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Driver in fatal Central Saanich crash found guilty of impaired, dangerous driving

Anthony Thomas convicted for 2018 crash that killed Kim Ward, critically injured sister

Mar 28, 2022 12:45 PM Read more >

Permanent flooding repairs expected this spring on Malahat

Traffic disruptions expected once work gets underway later this spring

Mar 28, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Sooke couple carving wooden maps of anywhere in the world

The process combines computer science and woodworking to make custom maps

Mar 28, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >