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Saanich council approves 2022 budget guidelines

Saanich council approves 2022 budget guidelines

Staff recommends two per cent increase to capital expenditures funded from current revenues
UPDATED: Nursing shortage led to 12-hour closure of emergency room at Saanich Peninsula Hospital

UPDATED: Nursing shortage led to 12-hour closure of emergency room at Saanich Peninsula Hospital

Island Health directed patients to Victoria General Hospital or Royal Jubilee Hospital
Successful IYAKT event in Saanich gives Indigenous talent opportunity to perform

Successful IYAKT event in Saanich gives Indigenous talent opportunity to perform

The event aimed to shine light on the many talented Indigenous performers across the region
New Democrat Sabine Singh offers herself as bold alternative

New Democrat Sabine Singh offers herself as bold alternative

Singh, who finished fourth in 2019, says Canada needs bold solutions
Demonstrators call for climate action as small group disrupts Victoria intersection

Demonstrators call for climate action as small group disrupts Victoria intersection

The Extinction Rebellion group intermittently blocked the intersection of Fort, Douglas streets
Power outages affect thousands in Greater Victoria Saturday morning

Power outages affect thousands in Greater Victoria Saturday morning

BC Hydro said the outages affected 16,162 on the south Island as of 10 a.m.
MISSING: Victoria police looking for Delmer Esau

MISSING: Victoria police looking for Delmer Esau

Police said he has a medical condition that requires immediate treatment
Tourists, Victoria police return lost bird to owner

Tourists, Victoria police return lost bird to owner

Owner quickly found after photos posted to social media
Victoria resident scratches $50K win during coffee shop stop

Victoria resident scratches $50K win during coffee shop stop

Plans include sharing windfall with friends and family
Regional library launches fourth story walk at Sooke Regional Museum

Regional library launches fourth story walk at Sooke Regional Museum

Walking through The Golden Glow by Benjamin Flouw is fun for all ages, says librarian