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Greater Victoria remains 4th most expensive rental market in Canada: report

1-BR unit rent rose 2.2 per cent May to June; 2-BR price dropped 6 per cent

Jul 17, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

VicPD arrest armed man in crisis after hours-long standoff

Police first responded around 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening near the 900-block of Mason Street

Jul 17, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

CRD board rejects Central Saanich opt-out of regional climate action service

Directors weigh community autonomy versus need for unified climate change fight

Jul 17, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Esquimalt recreation fees could increase next year

Mayor worried about small rate hike’s impact on young users

Jul 17, 2022 5:05 AM Read more >

Saanich Commonwealth Place conversion to biomass fuel will dramatically cut GHGs

District’s largest rec centre and emitter could see a 90-per-cent reduction

Jul 17, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Michael Goodchild seeks to build on legacy as new executive director of Sidney Museum

Goodchild has previously worked at Royal Ontario Museum and Calgary’s Military Museums

Jul 16, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Esquimalt tags old program despite questions if it will actually stem graffiti

Youth, art advocates say township should pursue community-based approach

Jul 16, 2022 5:05 AM Read more >

Collision at McKenzie and Quadra impacting traffic in Saanich

Unknown at this time whether injuries occurred in crash

Jul 15, 2022 6:00 PM Read more >

Victoria police arrest stolen vehicle suspect who caused flood in Gorge Rd. building

Suspect damaged hot water pipes while trying to escape through wall

Jul 15, 2022 5:20 PM Read more >

Toxic algae bloom at Wrigglesworth Lake near Malahat, CRD reports

Authorities urge people and their animals to avoid the water until declared safe

Jul 15, 2022 4:45 PM Read more >