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West Shore businesses concerned about potential cost of paid sick days

West Shore businesses concerned about potential cost of paid sick days

Chamber boss Julie Lawlor says 10 paid sick days could bankrupt some businesses
East Sooke community issued boil water advisory

East Sooke community issued boil water advisory

Wilderness Mountain water service area near top of Mount Matheson affected
VIDEO: Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin presented the first poppy of BC and Yukon Legion’s 100th remembrance campaign

VIDEO: Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin presented the first poppy of BC and Yukon Legion’s 100th remembrance campaign

Poppies will be available by donation at several organizations across Canada as of Oct. 29
Peninsula Panthers moving up in VIJHL standings with league’s top scorer

Peninsula Panthers moving up in VIJHL standings with league’s top scorer

Two wins and a narrow loss to the league’s top team round out weekend action
Man arrested after unsuccessful ATM break-in attempt in Victoria

Man arrested after unsuccessful ATM break-in attempt in Victoria

Police watched man damage machine just after 3 a.m. on Tuesday
Extinction Rebellion protests unnecessary airplane travel outside Victoria International Airport

Extinction Rebellion protests unnecessary airplane travel outside Victoria International Airport

Aviation accounts for small share of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions
Sooke racer hits speed of 468 km/h on salt flats

Sooke racer hits speed of 468 km/h on salt flats

Shawn Driver is breaking records, but still wants to go faster
Crews board smouldering MV Zim Kingston Monday night during break in strong winds

Crews board smouldering MV Zim Kingston Monday night during break in strong winds

Firefighter, salvage team on site Tuesday assessing situation
Friends worried about man who went missing at Fairy Creek logging blockades

Friends worried about man who went missing at Fairy Creek logging blockades

Lake Cowichan seeks public’s assistance in locating Gerald Kearney
3 in hospital, 3 arrested after Victoria pipe assault and stabbing incidents

3 in hospital, 3 arrested after Victoria pipe assault and stabbing incidents

VicPD called to two violent incidents in short span Saturday night