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Men paint a rosier picture of life in the capital region: Victoria Vital Signs report

Men paint a rosier picture of life in the capital region: Victoria Vital Signs report

Men rated Greater Victoria higher on many societal issues than women
Fire reports send crews to 2 Sidney businesses

Fire reports send crews to 2 Sidney businesses

Fires reported at Island Nut Roastery and Pizza Hut in Sidney Thursday (Oct. 7)
Vancouver Island sees far more surgery delays due to COVID-19 than rest of B.C.

Vancouver Island sees far more surgery delays due to COVID-19 than rest of B.C.

157 surgeries postponed at Island hospitals Sept. 26 to Oct. 2; next highest health authority had 57
Victoria tow truck company may lose business license over malpractice

Victoria tow truck company may lose business license over malpractice

I-Tow found to be misleading, overcharging public with tow practises
4 more flights through Victoria report COVID-19 onboard

4 more flights through Victoria report COVID-19 onboard

One flight from Montreal, one from Edmonton, two from Calgary impacted
Split vote by Saanich council sends amended plan for University Heights to public hearing

Split vote by Saanich council sends amended plan for University Heights to public hearing

Responsibility for underground hydro lines a key focus at special council meeting
North Saanich formalizes exclusion of possible library site from ALR

North Saanich formalizes exclusion of possible library site from ALR

But council has also deferred review of library services until 2023
Victoria police looking for Thomas McDonald, a wanted man

Victoria police looking for Thomas McDonald, a wanted man

He was arrested, charged for series of incidents including assault, fentanyl trafficking
Our Place Society Thanksgiving meal creates bonds of family, despite lack of volunteers

Our Place Society Thanksgiving meal creates bonds of family, despite lack of volunteers

Meals were served cafeteria-style by a team of six kitchen staff
UPDATE: Man with mental health warrant found safe, Saanich police say

UPDATE: Man with mental health warrant found safe, Saanich police say

Robert Gray was the subject of a missing and wanted report