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Revisions to tree protection bylaw in North Saanich face cutting criticism

Revisions to tree protection bylaw in North Saanich face cutting criticism

Councillors to take up issue again in August after staff summarize massive public feedback
Esquimalt’s borrowing plan authorized for new public safety building

Esquimalt’s borrowing plan authorized for new public safety building

Alternate approval process didn’t garner enough opposition to warrant public vote
University of Victoria researcher finds lack of father involvement a drag on gender equality

University of Victoria researcher finds lack of father involvement a drag on gender equality

Working women still taking on most child and household duties in Canada
Saanich to study park-sharing strategy between those with and without pets

Saanich to study park-sharing strategy between those with and without pets

District-wide People, Parks and Dogs study to launch in fall
Online resource blends B.C.’s Indigenous language, art and culture

Online resource blends B.C.’s Indigenous language, art and culture

North Saanich advisor says initiative supports urgent need to preserve Indigenous languages
Sooke forum tackles community growth

Sooke forum tackles community growth

To Grow or Not to Grow online town hall meeting set for June 26
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of June 15

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of June 15

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of June 15, 2021.
Gorge Waterway’s muddy bank swamps man’s attempt to flee Victoria police

Gorge Waterway’s muddy bank swamps man’s attempt to flee Victoria police

A wanted man got stuck in the Gorge Waterway while fleeing police on June 15
Langford man to stand trial for death of his wife last November

Langford man to stand trial for death of his wife last November

Ken Weber is charged with second-degree murder of his wife, Kerri Weber
Man with knife arrested after reportedly threatening Bay Centre security guards

Man with knife arrested after reportedly threatening Bay Centre security guards

The K9 unit’s police dog, Hitch, was deployed to assist with the arrest