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New COVID therapies make a world of difference for Island Health patients

New COVID therapies make a world of difference for Island Health patients

Outpatient clinics in Victoria, Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Campbell River offering treatments
PHOTOS: Sooke collector perfects beauty in sea glass

PHOTOS: Sooke collector perfects beauty in sea glass

Lora de Vries finds treasure in gift from the sea
Brain injury experts take lessons on concussions to Greater Victoria classrooms

Brain injury experts take lessons on concussions to Greater Victoria classrooms

Local students know little of causes, symptoms of concussions, despite high incidence in youth
Saanich budget talks include contribution to flourishing library service

Saanich budget talks include contribution to flourishing library service

GVPL welcomed 12,488 people across region as new cardholders, had 1.1 million in-person visits
Saanich council looks to reduce 6.69 per cent tax increase seen in draft budget

Saanich council looks to reduce 6.69 per cent tax increase seen in draft budget

Tax hike even higher if $3.3 million for active transportation projects added in
Speeding tickets, impaired stops top Oak Bay weekend traffic blitz

Speeding tickets, impaired stops top Oak Bay weekend traffic blitz

Oak Bay department loans drug recognition expertise to Sidney/North Saanich RCMP
Remains found in Bella Coola estuary tied to tragedy that claimed Victoria couple

Remains found in Bella Coola estuary tied to tragedy that claimed Victoria couple

Guide Keith Epp was one of three reported missing Aug. 10 in fatal guided fishing boat incident
Residential development proposals would add over 400 units in Langford

Residential development proposals would add over 400 units in Langford

Council considers Dunford Avenue, Lone Oak Place projects; concerns heard over both
Unemployment rose in Greater Victoria last month, but remains one of the lowest in Canada

Unemployment rose in Greater Victoria last month, but remains one of the lowest in Canada

Local unemployment rose by o.3 per cent to 4.2 per cent in Feburary 2022
Saanich climate report card reflects on 2021 wins, areas for improvement

Saanich climate report card reflects on 2021 wins, areas for improvement

Progress seen in areas such as transportation, E-bike incentives, infrastructure improvements