Local News

Upgrades in Saanich’s Cuthbert Holmes Park may help prevent damage to fish habitat

Amidst extreme weather events, native plant buffer assisting stormwater, snow melt runoff

Jan 11, 2022 5:15 AM Read more >

New plan aims to make transportation more active in Sidney

Town budgets $100,000 for plan; more funding set aside for north-south cycling corridor

Jan 11, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Songhees First Nation opens new year with new executive director

Chief Ron Sam sees Songhees First Nation well positioned for ongoing success in 2022

Jan 10, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Victoria joins Canadian cities financing legal challenge of Quebec’s religious symbols ban

Council commits $9,500 to legal fees, encouraging other B.C. cities to do the same

Jan 10, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

BC Housing presents vision for major redevelopment of downtown hotel property

Site of Capital City Center Hotel, former White Spot, targeted for various levels of rental housing

Jan 10, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Bad behaviour extends prison sentence for Victoria killer

Justin Carte spit on correctional manager while serving time for manslaughter

Jan 10, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Resident scares off man committing indecent act on Saanich deck

Integrated dog unit tracks down suspect, 41-year-old man faces charges

Jan 10, 2022 1:20 PM Read more >

Foul play suspected in the disappearance of Comox Valley man

It has been almost two years, and investigators now suspect foul play in the disappearance of John Wesley Edwards (“Wes”) who was last seen in Courtenay on March 20th, 2020.

Jan 10, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Hiker rescues dog from jaws of wolf in rare Sooke area attack

The hiker was walking with their dog on a trail on Broom Hill

Jan 10, 2022 11:45 AM Read more >

BC Ferries anticipating service disruptions in coming months as Omicron spikes

Company expects inter-island routes to be especially affected by crew shortages

Jan 10, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >