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Foreign buyers prefer Saanich as favourite place to buy real estate

Saanich is the most popular place for foreign buyers in the Greater Victoria area.

Jul 25, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

Saanich’s byelection delays public input on EDPA report until October

Saanich residents will have to wait until October to comment on a bylaw that aims to protect environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) but has also generated controversy.

Jul 25, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

Saanich’s Elk/Beaver Lake to undergo remediation

A report published last month raises alarm about the state of Saanich’s Elk and Beaver Lakes in describing measures that could end up costing almost two million dollars.

Jul 24, 2017 7:30 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria sees country’s second-highest drop in crime severity from 2015 to 2016

Overall crime rate also dropped, by six per cent

Jul 24, 2017 6:00 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Missing senior Virginia Leong found Tuesday

Intensive search took place after woman went missing Monday

Jul 24, 2017 4:09 PM Read more >

Victoria yogi dies of suspected drug overdose

Michael Stone held yoga retreats worldwide

Jul 24, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

Williams Lake hopes to reopen city soon, says mayor

RCMP and Canadian Armed Forces keep city secure

Jul 24, 2017 2:50 PM Read more >

John Horgan to meet with Prime Minister Trudeau in Ottawa

He will be discussing BC wildfires, softwood lumber and the ongoing opioid crisis with officials.

Jul 24, 2017 2:30 PM Read more >

Saanich Foodie: Firing up new dishes, new careers at Camosun Culinary Arts

Steve Walker-Duncan got his start in the kitchen of John’s Place as a teenager and has worked as an instructor at Camosun since 2003.

Jul 24, 2017 2:30 PM Read more >

Wildfire evacuation numbers beginning to decline

More people allowed back into their homes, but threat to leave remains high and depends on weather.

Jul 24, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >