Local News

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Feb. 8

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of Feb. 8, 2022.

Feb 9, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

Langford tops population growth in B.C., third-fastest in Canada: 2021 census

Esquimalt, Oak Bay have shrunk since 2016, while sprawling West Shore leads region’s growth

Feb 9, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Traffic flow slow on Forrester Road in Saanich during water main upgrade work

Work happening 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday to Feb. 21, local traffic only at those times

Feb 9, 2022 10:40 AM Read more >

Sooke art gallery forced to close after 18 months

The Sooke Arts Council will continue its mission, however, and is on the hunt for a new location

Feb 9, 2022 9:55 AM Read more >

Man in distress dies before Victoria police arrive; B.C. watchdog investigating

Officers found man in residential building in 1900-block of Fort Street Feb. 6

Feb 9, 2022 6:30 AM Read more >

Sooke building permit application backlog hits three months

District’s chief administrative officer expected to address issue at Monday’s council meeting

Feb 9, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Planned tree removal for new washroom facility at Saanich’s Elk Lake riles park users

Residents call for alternate location, CRD says project adheres to Saanich’s tree protection bylaw

Feb 9, 2022 5:15 AM Read more >

Central Saanich property tax increase proposed at 4.84 per cent for 2022

Homes with district’s average assessment of $966,700 would pay an extra $104 this year

Feb 9, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Victoria members of African diaspora call for better Black representation in B.C.

Issamba Centre couches Black History Month discussions around release of provincial racism report

Feb 8, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Sidney’s Rest Haven Lodge

Beacon Hill Villa outbreak now over after 29 residents tested positive

Feb 8, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >