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Colwood’s proposed changes for Esquimalt Lagoon area under scrutiny

Area resident worries about impacts on birds and other wildlife that frequent nature sanctuary

Oct 8, 2021 5:30 AM Read more >

Pauquachin First Nation asks North Saanich for additional help to restore shellfish harvest in Coles Bay

Closure of shellfish harvest marks violation of Aboriginal Treaty rights, public heard Monday

Oct 8, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >

Debt a near certainty as Oak Bay faces infrastructure shortfall

Expect ongoing tax, utilities increases as district covers 100-year funding gap

Oct 8, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Saanich strategy keeping crosswalk users safer

Leading pedestrian intervals on lights give people a head start before drivers proceed

Oct 7, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Men paint a rosier picture of life in the capital region: Victoria Vital Signs report

Men rated Greater Victoria higher on many societal issues than women

Oct 7, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Fire reports send crews to 2 Sidney businesses

Fires reported at Island Nut Roastery and Pizza Hut in Sidney Thursday (Oct. 7)

Oct 7, 2021 10:45 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island sees far more surgery delays due to COVID-19 than rest of B.C.

157 surgeries postponed at Island hospitals Sept. 26 to Oct. 2; next highest health authority had 57

Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM Read more >

Victoria tow truck company may lose business license over malpractice

I-Tow found to be misleading, overcharging public with tow practises

Oct 7, 2021 8:45 AM Read more >

4 more flights through Victoria report COVID-19 onboard

One flight from Montreal, one from Edmonton, two from Calgary impacted

Oct 7, 2021 7:20 AM Read more >

Split vote by Saanich council sends amended plan for University Heights to public hearing

Responsibility for underground hydro lines a key focus at special council meeting

Oct 7, 2021 5:15 AM Read more >