Local News

22 COVID-19 cases linked to outbreak at Esquimalt long-term care home

Outbreak declared at Sunset Lodge on Friday after 3 staff members test positive

Aug 30, 2021 7:15 AM Read more >

Almost 20 per cent of Canadians aged 15 years and older report being crime victim in 2019

Sexual assault had the lowest rate of reporting to police, according to Statistics Canada

Aug 30, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

Logging company seeks extension to Fairy Creek injunction on south Island

Elders for Ancient Trees to argue against renewal at B.C. Supreme Court hearing Sept. 13

Aug 30, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Kobayashi campaign signs vandalized with swastikas in Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke riding

‘When people make comments that there’s no racism in Canada, or there’s no racism here, I just laugh,’ says Liberal candidate

Aug 29, 2021 10:50 AM Read more >

Saanich observatory to include local First Nations history

Signs will bolster presence of SENCOTEN culture, language

Aug 29, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

North Saanich exceeds OCP budget for 2021 by more than $60,000

Staff say the additional spending responds to community feedback, engagement

Aug 29, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Mediterranean flair returns to Saanich at annual Greek Fest affair

Fun continues Labour Day weekend at Commonwealth Place from 11:30 a.m to 8 p.m.

Aug 28, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Saanich moves ahead with strategy for shared use of parks

Councillor says the project will require careful analysis to balance needs of pet owners and others

Aug 28, 2021 2:30 PM Read more >

Victoria Liberal candidate hopes to bring climate knowledge, collaboration to Ottawa

Nikki Macdonald hopes her background shows voters she can deliver on addressing climate change

Aug 28, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Saanich mayor’s rooftop is home to an eco-friendly garden

Benefits of a green roof include reducing stormwater runoff and improving home insulation

Aug 28, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >