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Oak Bay deer report to be ready by end of summer

Oak Bay deer report to be ready by end of summer

No eating the deer; remote surveillance, birth control continue
Saanich to review yard and garden waste dropoff service

Saanich to review yard and garden waste dropoff service

Service in need of amendments since it has remained virtually unchanged since 1991
Value of 2020 residential construction in Sidney close to $75 million

Value of 2020 residential construction in Sidney close to $75 million

Figures in town’s annual report show significant upward trend in recent years
Langford’s #MyBelmont neighbourhood reveals fourth and final phase

Langford’s #MyBelmont neighbourhood reveals fourth and final phase

Total project includes more than 500 residential units and 160,000 square feet of commercial
UPDATE: Muir Creek fire now ‘being held’ by firefighers

UPDATE: Muir Creek fire now ‘being held’ by firefighers

A hot spot had the fire considered out of control yesterday, but crews have now contained the blaze
Sooke ATV Club gives back by cleaning up

Sooke ATV Club gives back by cleaning up

Derelict boat, household and construction waste part of cleanup effort
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of July 20

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of July 20

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of July 20, 2021.
Oak Bay secondary suites study to be reviewed by council

Oak Bay secondary suites study to be reviewed by council

Recommendations made Monday to further consider affordable housing units
Island Health launches mobile first-vaccination clinic across south island communities

Island Health launches mobile first-vaccination clinic across south island communities

Vax Van aims to reach vaccine hesitant people age 18 to 40 where they’re at
Out of control, Muir Creek fire has grown to one hectare

Out of control, Muir Creek fire has grown to one hectare

Wind has spread the previously controlled fire northwest of Sooke