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Even as long-form census data returns, Statcan readies for day without it

Even as long-form census data returns, Statcan readies for day without it

Wednesday’s release is expected to show immigrants making up a larger share of the population
New Habitat for Humanity home coming to Central Saanich

New Habitat for Humanity home coming to Central Saanich

When Lowe’s opened their new store in Langford, they celebrated by donating $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity, and the money will go to a build project in Central Saanich.
String of collisions in James Bay, downtown Victoria, linked to suspected impaired driver

String of collisions in James Bay, downtown Victoria, linked to suspected impaired driver

City man faces up to four MVA charges after vehicles hit, pedestrians almost hit
WATCH: 10,000 signatures gained to stop ‘no pets’ rental policy

WATCH: 10,000 signatures gained to stop ‘no pets’ rental policy

Pets OK BC said about 1,700 animals were surrendered to the BC SPCA last year due to housing issues
Silver Creek reacts after remains found, man arrested

Silver Creek reacts after remains found, man arrested

Neighbours of property where remains were found say man arrested was sweet and polite
Chef struck by car on Gorge Road dies in hospital

Chef struck by car on Gorge Road dies in hospital

Khushal Singh Rana leaves behind a wife, four-year-old son and unborn twins
Council to hold public hearing on EDPA report Oct. 28

Council to hold public hearing on EDPA report Oct. 28

Saanich residents will finally get a chance to comment on a long-awaited report into a controversial bylaw designed to protect environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs).
Career Fair in Colwood connects all sides of job market

Career Fair in Colwood connects all sides of job market

Black Press Extreme Education and CareerFair runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at The Q Centre
Saanich looks to improve financial accountability for police

Saanich looks to improve financial accountability for police

Saanich council has passed a motion that calls on the police board to consider a report that spells out various measures to improve financial accountability for police departments at an upcoming meeting with Saanich council. They also passed a motion that asks both bodies to “explore” how to implement best practices as the report from the Auditor General for Local Government describes them.
100+ Women Who Care, have profound impact

100+ Women Who Care, have profound impact

Local fundraising initiative supports Victoria Literacy Connection this time around