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Seven contenders vie for council seat in Sooke byelection

Seven contenders vie for council seat in Sooke byelection

The open seat formerly belonged to Dana Lajeunesse
Groundbreaking Colwood clinic leads the way with U.S. doctor recruitment

Groundbreaking Colwood clinic leads the way with U.S. doctor recruitment

A doctor from Ireland will also join the municipality's clinic in November
Economic task force reports Greater Victoria brimming with potential

Economic task force reports Greater Victoria brimming with potential

The Rising Economy Task Force 2.0 calls for bold action on housing, workforce gaps, and economic resilience
Tossing lit cigarettes could cost $575 in fines: Saanich police

Tossing lit cigarettes could cost $575 in fines: Saanich police

Cigarette butt tossed roadside likely to blame for Friday morning blaze on Pat Bay Highway
PHOTOS: Thousands flock to opening night of Sidney's Street Market

PHOTOS: Thousands flock to opening night of Sidney's Street Market

At least 4,300 people strolled through the market on June 5
Motorcyclist dies in Malahat highway crash near Mill Bay

Motorcyclist dies in Malahat highway crash near Mill Bay

Speed believed to be a factor
Greater Victoria projects receive funding for healing, restorative justice

Greater Victoria projects receive funding for healing, restorative justice

17 Greater Victoria organizations were given funding through the Civil Forfeiture Office grant program
Keep cool Greater Victoria: late spring heat wave set to land Saturday

Keep cool Greater Victoria: late spring heat wave set to land Saturday

A late spring 'heat event' has Greater Victoria municipalities reminding residents how to keep their cool
Public can soon check out free seeds at downtown Victoria library

Public can soon check out free seeds at downtown Victoria library

LifeCycles revamps its seed library now, just in time for planting 2026
Good God: Saanich bylaw banning blasphemy captures national attention

Good God: Saanich bylaw banning blasphemy captures national attention

Municipal Muzzle Awards cite 1997 bylaw banning blasphemous language at parks and beaches