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Proposed Quest development for Oak Bay Avenue denied rezoning

Proposed Quest development for Oak Bay Avenue denied rezoning

Narrow vote ends latest bid to develop single-family lot amid apartment buildings
6-storey redevelopment in Victoria would add 92 net new rentals to apartment site

6-storey redevelopment in Victoria would add 92 net new rentals to apartment site

James Bay proposal off to public hearing, council seeks more supports for current tenants
Peninsula Panthers to face off against Oceanside Generals in VIJHL finals

Peninsula Panthers to face off against Oceanside Generals in VIJHL finals

The Panthers advance to finals after dispatching the Kerry Park Islanders
Saanich townhouse development approved, despite mixed reviews from residents

Saanich townhouse development approved, despite mixed reviews from residents

Whittier Avenue project offers valuable housing type, mature tree removal worries some
$25M investment in net-zero transition fund latest green move for UVic Foundation

$25M investment in net-zero transition fund latest green move for UVic Foundation

Asset manager continues environmentally responsible investment direction
Oak Bay compiles data on First Nations references across the landscape

Oak Bay compiles data on First Nations references across the landscape

Historic monuments referencing local First Nations to be reviewed at some point
Operator of North Saanich’s Sandown lands praised for progress so far

Operator of North Saanich’s Sandown lands praised for progress so far

Praise comes as councillors approve another $75,000 for the regenerative farming centre
Judo Championships held in Colwood showcase young athletes hoping to go national

Judo Championships held in Colwood showcase young athletes hoping to go national

Tournament mandatory for U16, U18 and U21 athletes aiming to partake in nationals in Montreal
Dodd’s Furniture and Mattress in Victoria launches fundraiser for Ukraine

Dodd’s Furniture and Mattress in Victoria launches fundraiser for Ukraine

Soap, socks, shampoo, sleeping bags and other items accepted at all locations until April 3
Victoria harm reduction expert worries Horgan’s opioid committee goal may fall short

Victoria harm reduction expert worries Horgan’s opioid committee goal may fall short

SOLID Outreach staffer says all-party committee must ensure continuity between governments