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Public can view draft OCP in Central Saanich, take survey

Densification in village centres proposed; rural, agricultural areas protected

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17-year-old arrested in Saanich wanted for murder of 73-year-old Toronto cabbie

Teen one of four people arrested here Jan. 28; was escorted back and faced charges in court Friday

Feb 4, 2022 1:35 PM Read more >

Island Health declares new care home outbreaks in Victoria, Chemainus

Selkirk Seniors Village and Chemainus Health Care Centre impacted

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Sooke Lions club lends helping handy at local cemetery

Service club works weekly in Sooke Harbour Cemetery to keep property ‘neat and tidy’

Feb 4, 2022 11:20 AM Read more >

Former navy officer handed 2 years in prison for sexual offences in Victoria, Esquimalt

Offences related to 75-year-old’s home-based acupuncture, massage practice

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Toxic plant spreading from US to Greater Victoria, horticulture non-profit warns

Italian arum known to overtake habitats, cause serious skin irritation

Feb 4, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Fire crew rescues driver and dog after vehicle crashes into Esso pump in Pitt Meadows

Crews also respond to another fire incident just 100-feet-away

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Victoria wants B.C. to regulate rent increases between tenancies

Uncontrolled price increases for vacant units are outpacing inflation in Greater Victoria

Feb 4, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Sooke firefighter retires after nearly seven decades of service

‘I had the best career,’ says Fred Parker, 88

Feb 4, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Wounded Warrior Run warmup will see Sooke to Sidney covered in Sunday event

The team will run the length of Vancouver Island Feb. 27 to March 6

Feb 4, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >