Local News

‘Unprecedented’ weather causing Sooke Lake reservoir to fill up

CRD’s primary water source nears 100 per cent of capacity, spillage would affect Sooke River flows

Nov 26, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Wastewater overflows taint waters from Oak Bay to Saanich

As heavy rains return, CRD issues health warning for waters including Cadboro Bay

Nov 25, 2021 4:20 PM Read more >

Sooke Christmas Bureau preparing for increased demand

Application deadline Dec. 3 for families in need

Nov 25, 2021 4:01 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island’s 2021 weather may be a walk in the park compared to what’s to come

Environment Canada meteorologist reluctant to place a ‘new normal’ label on a moving target

Nov 25, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Thursday morning fire destroys Saanich Peninsula home

Crews suppressed fire at 6 a.m. after responding at 2:30; firefighters remain on site

Nov 25, 2021 11:25 AM Read more >

Trial for prison escapees accused of murdering Metchosin man moved to Vancouver

James Lee Busch and Zachary Armitage charged with 2019 murder of Martin Payne

Nov 25, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

December service changes announced for Victoria transit

Routes serving UVic, Camosun reduced until 2022

Nov 25, 2021 8:15 AM Read more >

Watchdog investigating West Shore RCMP’s potential role in Saanich man’s death

Man was released by RCMP 2 hours before vehicle plunged into ocean Nov. 20

Nov 25, 2021 7:30 AM Read more >

Vaccinated Victoria man with mask exemption says he was denied care at RJH

Jubilee hospital ER doctor refused to examine him without a mask on, man says

Nov 25, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

View Royal council votes to boost amenity funding from developers

Higher per-unit rates for projects needing rezoning; CRD housing fund to receive more help

Nov 25, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >