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Community survey brings concerns to light, supports action on improving Victoria’s quality of life

Community survey brings concerns to light, supports action on improving Victoria’s quality of life

Residents encouraged to provide input before survey closes July 1
Proposed fire dispatch deal could save Sooke thousands of dollars

Proposed fire dispatch deal could save Sooke thousands of dollars

New dispatch needed after Langford drops out of CRD service
West Shore RCMP find wanted man hiding under mattress

West Shore RCMP find wanted man hiding under mattress

Michael Bruce had multiple warrants out for his arrest in Sooke and the West Shore
Pandemic baby boom makes for a busier Vancouver Island Father’s Day

Pandemic baby boom makes for a busier Vancouver Island Father’s Day

Victoria’s 255 babies born in May up almost 10 per cent over last year
Oak Bay set to survey businesses on single-use plastic products

Oak Bay set to survey businesses on single-use plastic products

Survey gathers information ahead of expected legislation on provincial, federal level
Sooke school board agrees to make all future buses electric

Sooke school board agrees to make all future buses electric

Board to ask province to increase funding to cover the extra up front cost
School parking problems plague Oak Bay residents

School parking problems plague Oak Bay residents

Need exceeds official requirements for parking at St. Michaels school
VIDEO: Floatplane ‘just dropped from the sky and hit the sand bar’ near Campbell River: witness

VIDEO: Floatplane ‘just dropped from the sky and hit the sand bar’ near Campbell River: witness

Pilot uninjured, plane hit sandbar while landing
Camper the dog found safe after fleeing violent van attack in Victoria

Camper the dog found safe after fleeing violent van attack in Victoria

Camper was found on Hollywood Crescent Wednesday night
Saanich calls for opening of marine borders by summer 2022

Saanich calls for opening of marine borders by summer 2022

Council to ask feds to end restrictions in time to allow planning for next cruise ship season