Local News

Peninsula Streams Society assesses state of local waterways, beaches

Goal is to gain a better understanding with an eye toward restoration opportunities in the watershed

Aug 28, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

Hikers in Mount Douglas Park have a new bridge over Douglas Creek

Project supported creek restoration, salmon rehabilitation and enhancements to the creek

Aug 28, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Police seek man who tried to enter North Saanich homes

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP said he also tried to ram police with stolen vehicle

Aug 28, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Two more Sunset Lodge staff members test positive for COVID-19 in Victoria

Outbreak declared at the care home after three staff members tested positive on Aug. 27

Aug 27, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >

Proposed Christmas Avenue development in Saanich moves forward despite environmental concerns

The decision moved forward in 6-2 vote

Aug 27, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Man badly injured in ATV crash near logging protest sites at Fairy Creek

Taken to hospital with significant injuries

Aug 27, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Missing 12-year-old found safe

Child was the subject of a missing person alert earlier on Friday

Aug 27, 2021 2:25 PM Read more >

Commercial groundwater users have to register, start paying for water

New rules take effect March 2022

Aug 27, 2021 2:00 PM Read more >

Rally participants warn of imminent shortage of nurses in B.C.

40 per cent of senior nurses set to retire in four years, 50 per cent of new hires leaving after two, says rally organizer

Aug 27, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

UVic among 4 B.C. universities to require rapid COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated students, staff

UBC, SFU, UVic and TRU will be asking students to declare their vaccination status confidentially

Aug 27, 2021 10:45 AM Read more >