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Man in distress dies before Victoria police arrive; B.C. watchdog investigating

Officers found man in residential building in 1900-block of Fort Street Feb. 6

Feb 9, 2022 6:30 AM Read more >

Sooke building permit application backlog hits three months

District’s chief administrative officer expected to address issue at Monday’s council meeting

Feb 9, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Planned tree removal for new washroom facility at Saanich’s Elk Lake riles park users

Residents call for alternate location, CRD says project adheres to Saanich’s tree protection bylaw

Feb 9, 2022 5:15 AM Read more >

Central Saanich property tax increase proposed at 4.84 per cent for 2022

Homes with district’s average assessment of $966,700 would pay an extra $104 this year

Feb 9, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Victoria members of African diaspora call for better Black representation in B.C.

Issamba Centre couches Black History Month discussions around release of provincial racism report

Feb 8, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Sidney’s Rest Haven Lodge

Beacon Hill Villa outbreak now over after 29 residents tested positive

Feb 8, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

Man arrested on Sunday after stabbing in Victoria

Victim suffered multiple stab wounds, resulting in potentially life-altering injuries

Feb 8, 2022 4:20 PM Read more >

Changes to Victoria’s Dallas Road off-leash area aim to make bluff-side path safer

Councillors put $100,000 toward solutions following incidents involving free-roaming dogs

Feb 8, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Accused demonstrated ‘pattern of disregard’ before fatal Central Saanich crash: Crown lawyer

Anthony Thomas continued to drive despite several warning signs, prosecutor argues in court

Feb 8, 2022 2:20 PM Read more >

5 new COVID outbreaks declared with 35 resident cases at Vancouver Island long-term care homes

5 outbreaks connected to 101 resident cases, 26 staff cases declared over

Feb 8, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >