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Saanich looks to nail down amenity payment schedule for developments

Saanich looks to nail down amenity payment schedule for developments

Interim community amenity policy meant to encourage rental, below-market housing
Greater Victoria asked to mark elder abuse awareness day June 15

Greater Victoria asked to mark elder abuse awareness day June 15

As many as 10 % of B.C. seniors will experience some form of abuse, stats show
Donation saves orchestral strings program in Greater Victoria schools

Donation saves orchestral strings program in Greater Victoria schools

Funds allow for specific program available across all 28 elementary schools
Suspect sought in possible child luring incident near Victoria school

Suspect sought in possible child luring incident near Victoria school

Man reportedly asked 2 students to accompany him to his vehicle Monday afternoon
Final week to offer input on Saanich draft annual report

Final week to offer input on Saanich draft annual report

Public comments on 102-page document welcomed ahead of June 20
New Sooke library boasts more space, larger collection, learning spaces

New Sooke library boasts more space, larger collection, learning spaces

Hundreds turn out to celebrate Vancouver Island Regional Library branch
B.C. kelp is in hot water, but science may help save our underwater rainforests

B.C. kelp is in hot water, but science may help save our underwater rainforests

UVic study of Vancouver Island kelp forests could help map a future for them amidst climate change
Saanich, Victoria police officers among 19 under investigation for misconduct during training

Saanich, Victoria police officers among 19 under investigation for misconduct during training

Details of the misconduct not detailed, but described as ‘serious and concerning’
VIDEO: U.S. Coast Guard rescues four people on route to Victoria in race to Alaska

VIDEO: U.S. Coast Guard rescues four people on route to Victoria in race to Alaska

Racers given extra time to complete first leg due to stormy conditions
Sidney Satellite lab closing until July

Sidney Satellite lab closing until July

Those needing services asked to use Saanich Peninsula Hospital or Sidney Lifelabs location