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LifeLabs temporarily closes 2 Greater Victoria sites, reduces hours at 2 others

LifeLabs temporarily closes 2 Greater Victoria sites, reduces hours at 2 others

Jan. 11 to 23 measures come in as COVID-19 causes staffing shortage
Saanich roadway improvements ready to roll this spring and summer

Saanich roadway improvements ready to roll this spring and summer

Improvements coming for Gorge Road, Shelbourne Street and other areas
Active transportation projects in Sidney fuelled with $500,000 in federal funding

Active transportation projects in Sidney fuelled with $500,000 in federal funding

Canada Community Building Fund improves infrastructure without tax impact, mayor says
COVID-19 outbreak declared in Saanich Peninsula Hospital’s long-term care unit

COVID-19 outbreak declared in Saanich Peninsula Hospital’s long-term care unit

Two staff members, three residents tested positive as of Jan. 11
2021 brought record sightings, many newborn whale calves to Greater Victoria waters

2021 brought record sightings, many newborn whale calves to Greater Victoria waters

Whale researchers report 21 new humpback calves in the Salish Sea
Cordova Bay Plaza redevelopment in Saanich nearing completion

Cordova Bay Plaza redevelopment in Saanich nearing completion

Four years after project’s approval, finish line near for residential/commercial project
Colwood construction causing delays at Metchosin and Sooke roads

Colwood construction causing delays at Metchosin and Sooke roads

Periodic lane closures and detours will last until Feb. 21
Crews take a torch to Oak Bay seaside park to battle burweed

Crews take a torch to Oak Bay seaside park to battle burweed

Burns are frequent at Cattle Point to tackle the invasive plant
Saanich police search for driver who struck 60-year-old pedestrian, left scene

Saanich police search for driver who struck 60-year-old pedestrian, left scene

Jan. 10 incident took place around 7:45 p.m. at Burnside Road West and McKenzie Avenue
VIDEO: Firefighters battle early morning apartment building blaze in Victoria

VIDEO: Firefighters battle early morning apartment building blaze in Victoria

View Street closed to traffic from Ormond to Cook