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Saanich Fire Department warns residents to avoid fireworks, campfires due to fire hazard

Canada Day celebrations can feature propane firepits, other items that don’t create flying sparks

Jul 1, 2021 5:33 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Juliana Frank found safe

She was found hours after her family reported that she was missing on June 29

Jun 30, 2021 6:15 PM Read more >

Oak Bay homes targeted for Canadian flag thefts ahead of July 1

Oak Bay Rotary Club flag program chair says about 50 of its flags, some poles, removed from lawns

Jun 30, 2021 6:00 PM Read more >

Pacheedaht Elder politely refuses First Nation’s request to leave Fairy Creek

Bill Jones says protesters will minimize activity, but stay until until logging ceases

Jun 30, 2021 5:41 PM Read more >

Sidney resident receives thank-you note from Buckingham Palace

Peter Belair had written condolences to Queen Elizabeth II upon the death of Prince Philip

Jun 30, 2021 5:40 PM Read more >

Sea Bluff Trail in Metchosin to be an all-weather path after improvements

Partially closed since October, the farm area trail is a favourite for walkers and equestrians

Jun 30, 2021 5:20 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria’s first RapidBus route aims to cut West Shore to downtown travel time

The corridor is expected to be fully up and running within three years

Jun 30, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Sooke councillors bill district $6,381.95 for expenses

Local governments must disclose expensesa and salaries by June 30

Jun 30, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >

Protester removal by excavator at Vancouver Island logging blockades raising concerns

‘The RCMP has taken significant efforts to address the risks with our specially trained experts’

Jun 30, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Sooke council meetings will return to Municipal Hall starting July 12

Meetings conducted remotely since Nov. 23

Jun 30, 2021 2:53 PM Read more >