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New CEO of Saanich Peninsula hospital foundation draws on health care background

New CEO of Saanich Peninsula hospital foundation draws on health care background

Sarah Bragg replaces retiring Karen Morgan on Oct. 1
Oak Bay police look to fill 2 reserve spaces in 2022

Oak Bay police look to fill 2 reserve spaces in 2022

Applicants must be 19, fit, a Canadian citizen and not have a criminal record
Digital literacy program in Langford, Sooke pairs teens with 55+

Digital literacy program in Langford, Sooke pairs teens with 55+

WorkLink program’s first cohort boots up in October
Saanich and Victoria celebrate 100th honourary anniversary of Shelbourne memorial trees

Saanich and Victoria celebrate 100th honourary anniversary of Shelbourne memorial trees

Trees planted 100 years ago on both sides of Shelbourne Street to remember fallen soldiers
Cyclists spin along local streets to celebrate Tour de Victoria’s 10-year anniversary

Cyclists spin along local streets to celebrate Tour de Victoria’s 10-year anniversary

Event now goes by the name of Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria, organizers excited to be back
Saanich distillery owner calls extended patio a ‘godsend’ during pandemic

Saanich distillery owner calls extended patio a ‘godsend’ during pandemic

Saanich council opts to extend temporary expanded service areas until June 2022
Protesters arrested for blocking industry at Fairy Creek

Protesters arrested for blocking industry at Fairy Creek

Police also investigating protesters’ interaction with tree planters
Public correspondence reveals strong opposition to pontoon replacing Sidney’s Beacon Wharf

Public correspondence reveals strong opposition to pontoon replacing Sidney’s Beacon Wharf

Discussions continue with public engagement session on Wednesday, from 11 am to 2 pm
Trade trash for peanut butter and clean up Greater Victoria in one shot

Trade trash for peanut butter and clean up Greater Victoria in one shot

Saturday event takes litter in trade for Fatso
Three men arrested after defying mask mandate, threatening passengers on ferry to Swartz Bay

Three men arrested after defying mask mandate, threatening passengers on ferry to Swartz Bay

The maskless men reportedly threatened to fight others on the Sept. 24 sailing