Local News

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 >

‘We’re not elected to squabble’: Langford councillor to pitch code of conduct

Lillian Szpak says proposal would help ensure councillors debate in respectful manner

Jan 31, 2022 5:15 AM Read more >

Oak Bay council meetings move to earlier start times

Oak Bay adds in-camera to regular meeting schedule

Jan 30, 2022 3:30 PM Read more >

UVic soccer star drafted by Pacific FC

“To play on the Island is my dream right now,” said Rees Goertzen

Jan 30, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

International Space Station could be visible Sunday night

Island residents may be able to see the ISS overhead at 6:38 p.m. on Sunday

Jan 30, 2022 2:20 PM Read more >

Sidney Community Association calls for more time for public review of OCP draft

Public engagement around draft expected to happen through March, possibly early April

Jan 30, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

‘Reckless’: Court awards $326K in Sooke road rage incident

Car rammed at gas station

Jan 30, 2022 10:50 AM Read more >

Thousands gather at B.C. legislature against pandemic mandates

Saturday’s event was co-organized by We Unite Canada and the Victoria BC Convoy for Freedom

Jan 29, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Sidney infrastructure performed well through November storms, despite some issues

Much of Sidney’s stormwater system needs upsizing based on growth, future rainfall projections

Jan 29, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >