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UPDATE: Missing Victoria woman found safe

Holly Elliott, subject of VicPD missing person alert Feb. 1

Feb 1, 2022 1:30 AM Read more >

Freezing forecast sees overnight shelter spaces added Monday for Victoria, Sooke

Those experiencing homelessness can grab one of 30 spots available in Victoria, five in Sooke

Jan 31, 2022 6:50 PM Read more >

Thumbs-up gesture opens door to question Victoria police officer’s neutrality: UVic researcher

Impartiality, neutrality essential at protests, chief says, as is public safety-motivated engagement

Jan 31, 2022 6:10 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Traffic flowing again on Trans-Canada Highway in Saanich after afternoon blockade

Six arrested as Save Old Growth protesters continue commitment to disrupt traffic

Jan 31, 2022 4:55 PM Read more >

Victoria artist immortalizes 20 B.C. healthcare heroes

Collection of 20 portraits with stories will be featured at the Gage Gallery, Feb. 15 to 20

Jan 31, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Grant benefits Sooke homeless with mental health support

Fund through Sooke and Juan de Fuca Health Foundation provides $5,000

Jan 31, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

Sooke School District declares vaccine mandate for all staff

SD62 started preparing for mandate in December, staff have until March 7 to comply

Jan 31, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Man struck and killed on Hwy. 17 by tractor-trailer truck fresh off B.C. ferry

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP say man was in his 50s, reason for walking across highway still unknown

Jan 31, 2022 11:32 AM Read more >

Reconciliation task force talks on hold as Oak Bay council works late

Meeting extended once Jan. 24, ended abruptly with councillor’s motion on the table

Jan 31, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

Sooke to spend $500,000 on fire hall renovations

New administrative area will take six months to complete

Jan 31, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >