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Unseasonable cold snap could trigger ‘spiral of decline’ for Greater Victoria trees

Unseasonable cold snap could trigger ‘spiral of decline’ for Greater Victoria trees

Trees need help to overcome heat dome, drought, record rainfall, arctic cold
Second judge to consider stay application in Fairy Creek logging protest case

Second judge to consider stay application in Fairy Creek logging protest case

More than 1,100 people have been arrested since Fairy Creek watershed blockade injunction
Cougar euthanized in North Saanich after killing four goats

Cougar euthanized in North Saanich after killing four goats

Conservation officers report cougar was in poor health
Highway 14 improvements to be ‘significantly complete’ by fall: Province

Highway 14 improvements to be ‘significantly complete’ by fall: Province

The province said the project near Sooke remains on time and budget
Warming centre, overnight shelter spaces open in Victoria amid freezing temperatures

Warming centre, overnight shelter spaces open in Victoria amid freezing temperatures

Some spots will be open for the next couple of days
UPDATE: Road re-opens after crew hits gas line in Sidney, forcing evacuations

UPDATE: Road re-opens after crew hits gas line in Sidney, forcing evacuations

North Saanich fire stands in for Sidney medical call during gas leak
MV Zim Kingston’s lost cargo containers still a deep concern for Vancouver Island

MV Zim Kingston’s lost cargo containers still a deep concern for Vancouver Island

Coast Guard says it is working with ship owner to investigate and respond to reports of debris
After 90-minute search, Oak Bay resident finds, returns home missing man with dementia

After 90-minute search, Oak Bay resident finds, returns home missing man with dementia

Police identify $16,000 online motorhome sale scam
High-pitched hum from Victoria long-term care home helps spur noise bylaw change

High-pitched hum from Victoria long-term care home helps spur noise bylaw change

Noise from community care facilities will no longer be exempt from bylaw rules
Draft budget in North Saanich calls for a property tax hike of 3.95 per cent

Draft budget in North Saanich calls for a property tax hike of 3.95 per cent

Budget deliberations to start Feb. 24 with another round scheduled for March 10