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Poor driving prompts Oak Bay police to catch impaired driver

Poor driving prompts Oak Bay police to catch impaired driver

Excessive speed stop comes with 7-day impound
Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation encourages residents to donate time, money on Giving Tuesday

Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation encourages residents to donate time, money on Giving Tuesday

Donations up to $10,000 to be matched by Beacon Law Centre until Dec. 31
3 more Greater Victoria schools hit with COVID-19 cases

3 more Greater Victoria schools hit with COVID-19 cases

Dunsmuir Middle School, North Saanich Middle School, Lighthouse Christian Academy impacted
Greater Victoria MP hopeful for success on intimate partner violence bill

Greater Victoria MP hopeful for success on intimate partner violence bill

Randall Garrison’s private member’s bill was set aside in summer when snap election was called
Vancouver Island forestry workers rally against old-growth deferral

Vancouver Island forestry workers rally against old-growth deferral

Provincial decisions ‘threat to forestry jobs’ say opponents
Better Business Bureau’s ‘Naughty List’ warns Vancouver Islanders of holiday scams

Better Business Bureau’s ‘Naughty List’ warns Vancouver Islanders of holiday scams

Fake charities, puppy scams, free gift cards among things to watch out for
Youngest Saanich councillor urges endorsement to reduce voting age to 16 in B.C.

Youngest Saanich councillor urges endorsement to reduce voting age to 16 in B.C.

Ned Taylor said the earlier one begins voting, the longer they’ll remain a voter
Capital Region parks damaged by heavy rains; repair costs, extent of impact expected to grow

Capital Region parks damaged by heavy rains; repair costs, extent of impact expected to grow

The mid-November record rain event caused uprooted trees, trail erosion, washed-out bridges
BC Ferries unveils Indigenous design for next Salish Class vessel

BC Ferries unveils Indigenous design for next Salish Class vessel

Including Maynard Johnny Jr.’s artwork seen as a meaningful act towards reconciliation
Saanich Peninsula officials brace for effects of next major rainstorm

Saanich Peninsula officials brace for effects of next major rainstorm

No reports of flooding over weekend, but authorities keeping close watch on weather