Local News

Colwood exploring new partnerships to increase affordable housing

Habitat for Humanity Victoria and the Community Social Planning Council have approached the city

Jan 28, 2022 5:15 AM Read more >

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

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

Jan 27, 2022 5:10 PM Read more >

Driver was speeding when he struck sisters in fatal Central Saanich crash, court hears

Anthony Thomas on trial for impaired driving causing death and bodily harm

Jan 27, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Indoor smoking ban, pristine drinking water in Greater Victoria among top doc’s achievements

Dr. Richard Stanwick, Island Health’s chief medical health officer, officially retires this week

Jan 27, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

BC Transit acknowledges COVID-19 cases are impacting staffing in Greater Victoria

Riders can anticipate possibility of further short-notice cancellations of specific departure times

Jan 27, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Engine fire on board B.C. school boat off Vancouver Island; students, crew safe

Vessel taking students and staff from Gulf Islands to the high school on Salt Spring Island

Jan 27, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

Paving work overnight Thursday dropping Malahat to single-lane alternating traffic

Roadwork happening Jan. 27-28 between Wellswood Road and Finlayson Arm Road

Jan 27, 2022 12:40 PM Read more >

Crab fishing strong in Sooke harbour this winter

Some local fishermen say there are more crab than usual

Jan 27, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

James Bay walk-in clinic services winding down in advance of doctor’s retirement

But current doctor shortage limits appointments to previously seen vulnerable, complex care patients

Jan 27, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island named to top fishing destinations list

Fishbooker.com named the region one of Canada’s best, with special a call-out to the Sooke region

Jan 27, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >