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Five COVID outbreaks declared at Victoria, Nanaimo long-term care homes

The majority infected are staff and outbreaks are restricted to one floor or unit

Jan 5, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >

UPDATE: High-risk teenager reported missing on Jan. 5 found

Central Saanich Police Service thank the public for their assistance

Jan 5, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Pipe problems at Swartz Bay terminal resolved

Portable washrooms were available as toilet, food problems persisted

Jan 5, 2022 9:48 AM Read more >

4.7 magnitude earthquake recorded off west coast of Vancouver Island

Jan. 2 quake centred 150 km offshore, likely not felt by many Island residents

Jan 5, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

SD62 dealing with bus driver shortage, students unable to get bus

Sooke Mayor Maja Tait said the shortage is leading to more traffic on the roads

Jan 5, 2022 5:15 AM Read more >

Oak Bay pub patron handed 90-day driving prohibition after failing to give breath sample

Wine thief takes bike too

Jan 5, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Greater Victoria trustee pay set for modest increases despite inflation

Pay jumped by nearly a quarter in Abbotsford, but smaller increases here

Jan 5, 2022 12:31 AM Read more >

2021 a banner year for real estate in Greater Victoria

Sales total comes close to eclipsing record, even with million-dollar prices common

Jan 4, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >

Boaters trying to rescue beached sailboat off Saanich Peninsula towed off rocks to safety

Monday incident in Bazan Bay involved Coast Guard, search and rescue vessels

Jan 4, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Oak Bay retirement home confirms 3 cases of COVID-19 among residents

All 3 residents recovering with mild symptoms, facility administrator says

Jan 4, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >