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French-speaking students settle in to temporary Saanich school site

French-speaking students settle in to temporary Saanich school site

Modular classrooms, covered pathways create village atmosphere for Beausoleil
Streamlined application process recommended to bolster Victoria’s affordable housing supply

Streamlined application process recommended to bolster Victoria’s affordable housing supply

Eligible projects could maximize density, with approvals delegated by council
Crews respond to vehicle fire in the driveway of Colwood home

Crews respond to vehicle fire in the driveway of Colwood home

About 28 firefighters attended the Anchorage Avenue scene
Victoria looks at major drop to city cannabis retailers’ license fee

Victoria looks at major drop to city cannabis retailers’ license fee

Staff recommend lowering $5,000 fee to $280; other changes would reduce enforcement duplication
Veteran election official to oversee 2022 vote in Sidney

Veteran election official to oversee 2022 vote in Sidney

Sandi Nelson, helped by Christa Baxter, will guide process for a sixth consecutive time
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Jan. 11

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Jan. 11

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of Jan. 11, 2022.
City of Victoria staff vaccine mandate sees 25 put on unpaid leave

City of Victoria staff vaccine mandate sees 25 put on unpaid leave

98 per cent of staff produced proof of vaccination ahead of Jan. 5 deadline
Island Health’s top doc delays retirement, citing Omicron wave

Island Health’s top doc delays retirement, citing Omicron wave

Chief medical health officer Dr. Richard Stanwick to remain in role until Jan. 31
West Shore RCMP looking for male suspect after industrial equipment stolen in Langford

West Shore RCMP looking for male suspect after industrial equipment stolen in Langford

Tools, equipment stolen from Island Crushing Ltd. site on Millstream Road
UPDATE: Driver uninjured following crash into deep median ditch in Sidney

UPDATE: Driver uninjured following crash into deep median ditch in Sidney

Traffic delayed on Canora Road early Wednesday morning