Local News

Saanich Board of Education seeks input on draft five-year strategic plan

Public invited to take online survey, comments welcomed until Feb. 25

Feb 7, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

One-day Wounded Warrior runners go from Sooke to Sidney

The run is a prelude to the main event, with runners going from Port Hardy to Victoria

Feb 6, 2022 7:30 PM Read more >

West Shore emergency crews respond to vehicle fire on Trans-Canada Highway

Highway 1 was closed northbound for 45 minutes, with traffic being diverted to the Colwood exits

Feb 6, 2022 3:20 PM Read more >

Kwench site answers University of Victoria’s thirst for downtown startup support

Female tech innovators among first to benefit from Victoria-based programs

Feb 6, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria Teenhood Summit offers help for parenting teens

Parents to share their experiences, advice at virtual summit

Feb 6, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

Unemployment rate in Greater Victoria drops below four per cent

While the national unemployment rate rose for the first time in months, it dropped in Greater Victoria

Feb 6, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

Central Saanich tops off climate action plan by re-directing funds

Almost $180,000 available for climate change initiatives starting in 2023

Feb 6, 2022 5:15 AM Read more >

Anti-mandate rally met with counter-demonstrators in front of B.C. legislature

Saturday’s counter-demonstration was organized on Reddit, receiving wide support from respondees

Feb 5, 2022 1:45 PM Read more >

North Saanich council to reconsider motion to start OCP draft

Council will consider Coun. Patricia Pearson’s notice of motion at its regular meeting Monday

Feb 5, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

No head-to-head mayoral battle in works for longest-standing Langford council members

Denise Blackwell says she’ll run only if Mayor Stew Young decides not to seek re-election

Feb 5, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >