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United Way youth grants create projects highlighting local issues in Sooke and West Shore

United Way youth grants create projects highlighting local issues in Sooke and West Shore

Youth who apply asked to submit projects that focus on well-being, local issues
Council to vote Thursday on extending Victoria’s street and sidewalk patio permits

Council to vote Thursday on extending Victoria’s street and sidewalk patio permits

Staff recommends pushing Build Back Victoria program deadline to next June
Sidney councillor invites public feedback as deadline for Beacon Wharf submissions approaches

Sidney councillor invites public feedback as deadline for Beacon Wharf submissions approaches

Residents have until Oct. 15 to submit feedback on future of aging structure
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Oct. 12

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Oct. 12

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of Oct. 12, 2021.
Greater Victoria School District opens police liaison feedback survey

Greater Victoria School District opens police liaison feedback survey

Learning community survey on school liaison program part of review that began in fall 2020
Victoria murderer denied parole request for substance treatment

Victoria murderer denied parole request for substance treatment

Scott Ian Mackay convicted of killing 20-year-old UVic student in 1989
COVID-19 exposures hit another 4 Greater Victoria schools

COVID-19 exposures hit another 4 Greater Victoria schools

12 active exposures, 2 active clusters total
Victoria woman arrested after reportedly threatening BC Ferries staff with knife

Victoria woman arrested after reportedly threatening BC Ferries staff with knife

The incident occurred at the Swartz Bay terminal on Oct. 9
Firefighter injured in suspicious Sooke fire

Firefighter injured in suspicious Sooke fire

Fire broke out Oct. 13 in old Mulligan’s Bar and Grill building
Removal of mature trees for Saanich development upsets neighbour

Removal of mature trees for Saanich development upsets neighbour

Rezoned property on Del Monte Avenue will see original home replaced by four new ones