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CRD, Capital Regional Hospital District and Capital Regional Housing Corporation present 2022 financial plans

If approved in March 2022, the $611 million combined plan would be a 1.7% increase over this year

Oct 29, 2021 8:45 AM Read more >

17-storey housing tower, childcare centre proposed for James Bay site

Old parking lot near Laurel Point would house 112 new residences

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Sidney curbs outdoor seating for restaurants and cafes

Council rescinds temporary bylaw converting parking to outdoor seating

Oct 29, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Saanich council approves 10-year strategy to support fire department needs

Needs from Saanich community have increased for emergency responders, chief says

Oct 29, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

Walk event raises $43,500 for major reno of Indigenous Perspectives Society’s Langford site

HeroWork is revamping the Indigenous Perspectives Society’s building

Oct 29, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Police seek suspect after man with knife robs Esquimalt gas station

Clerk forced to hand over small amount of money from till, thief fled scene, police say

Oct 28, 2021 5:39 PM Read more >

Downtown Victoria businesses and non-profits sign off on 7% police budget increase

Officials with variety of agencies draft joint letter calling on city hall to approve VicPD budget

Oct 28, 2021 5:30 PM Read more >

Protest scheduled for Saturday aims to save Sidney’s Beacon Wharf

Protest scheduled for 2 p.m. in Beacon Park

Oct 28, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Sailboat sinking in North Saanich’s Patricia Bay

Boat has been anchored in bay near Canadian Coast Guard station since summer, neighbour says

Oct 28, 2021 4:50 PM Read more >

$205-million dementia care neighbourhood coming to Colwood

Independence, connection and wellness prioritized for future residents

Oct 28, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >