Local News

UPDATE: Saanich police consider charges after protesters stop traffic on Pat Bay Highway

Angry motorists detoured for 2 hours

Nov 22, 2021 7:45 AM Read more >

Work to extend E&N Rail Trail to Victoria’s Johnson Street Bridge begins in 2022

New 0.7 kilometre stretch marks phase four of the trail project

Nov 22, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Saanich councillor experiences stress-free cycle due to Shelbourne improvements

Three-phase Shelbourne Street improvements project began in 2021 and will carry on until 2023

Nov 22, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

Oak Bay whittles down the how of impending secondary suites policy

10 key items scrutinized – parking, boarders remain up for debate

Nov 22, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Sooke burnt out RV removal delayed; province working on plan

Flooding delays plans to remove the RV, sitting on side of Highway 14 in Sooke

Nov 21, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Staff recommend Sidney postpone design, community consultations around pickleball courts

Recommendation comes after emergence of new guidelines from Saanich that would rule out all possible sites

Nov 21, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

UVic prof receives fellowship for marine conservation protection research

Program sees recipients relieved of teaching duties while devoting time to research

Nov 21, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Saanich councillors re-elected to head up CRD board

Colin Plant returned as board chair, Rebecca Mersereau gets the nod as vice-chair

Nov 21, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

Film commission hopes Sidney, other municipalities will up supports for growing industry

Vancouver Island South Film and Media Commission requests $5,000 from Sidney, $25,000 from Langford

Nov 21, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

105-unit apartment proposal for Esquimalt’s West Bay survives public hearing

The six-storey building requires rezoning for a site that includes five properties

Nov 21, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >