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Esquimalt proceeding with birth control study on deer

Up to 100 does to be vaccinated with immunocontraceptive, tagged and given booster in 2023

Jun 30, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Heat forces rebooking of vaccine appointments at Langford’s Eagle Ridge Arena

Island Health said it was giving shots until just after 1 p.m. Tuesday

Jun 30, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

Saanich’s Fowler Park opens fenced areas for furry friends

Paws in Parks pop-up to see fences outside five different parks for two-week intervals

Jun 30, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Saanich Peninsula farmers face significant crop losses due to excessive heat

Local berry patches sustain extensive damage; high temperatures a benefit for corn growers

Jun 29, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island 911 calls jump nearly 60% during hottest days

From Saturday to Monday, more than 1,900 calls responded to by 911 dispatchers

Jun 29, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Royal B.C. Museum releases results of racism report, apologizes for mistreatment

Indigenous employees at Victoria institution have faced racism and discrimination: report

Jun 29, 2021 3:30 PM Read more >

Leaving dog in car during Victoria’s record-breaking heat sees owner fined $250

Victoria police say any amount of time too long for dogs to be left in vehicles on hot days

Jun 29, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Pacheedaht Nation asks again for protesters to leave Fairy Creek, citing wildfire risk

Pacheedaht First Nation issued a call Monday for protesters to leave the Fairy Creek area, explicitly citing the risk of forest fires as a heatwave baked Vancouver Island.

Jun 29, 2021 2:47 PM Read more >

RCMP arrest knife-wielding man on Galloping Goose Trail in Sooke

Suspect apprehended after short foot chase, no passersby were injured

Jun 29, 2021 2:11 PM Read more >

Central Saanich calls for deferral of old-growth logging

Couns. Carl Jensen, Gordon Newton and Niall Paltiel voted against measure proposed by Coun. Zeb King

Jun 29, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >