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‘It’s like deja vu’: Former Kelowna Fire Chief on B.C. wildfires

‘It’s like deja vu’: Former Kelowna Fire Chief on B.C. wildfires

Gerry Zimmermann says the current situation in B.C. takes him back to the 2003 wildfire in Kelowna
Airtanker crews at the ready

Airtanker crews at the ready

A look at the people who fight wildfires
Drunk driver crashes into Saanich Police car at Mckenzie interchange

Drunk driver crashes into Saanich Police car at Mckenzie interchange

Saanich Police arrest two drunk drivers during morning enforcement
Motorist pays heavy price for tossing cigarette butt

Motorist pays heavy price for tossing cigarette butt

The lit cigarette was tossed in front of officers and the driver was fined under the BC Wildlife Act.
Esquimalt Road medians are here to stay

Esquimalt Road medians are here to stay

Council debates removal, decides benefits outweigh disadvantages
Lumber prices see ‘big jump’ after wildfires in B.C.

Lumber prices see ‘big jump’ after wildfires in B.C.

As early as Sunday, several companies temporarily closed some of their mills as evacuation orders
UPDATED: Fenton gets four years for crash that killed cop

UPDATED: Fenton gets four years for crash that killed cop

Kenneth Jacob Fenton was drunk when he crashed into and killed an RCMP officer, Const. Sarah Beckett.
Mayors offer local priorities for the new B.C. government

Mayors offer local priorities for the new B.C. government

Victoria, Esquimalt have specific ‘asks’ for Horgan, NDP
Greater Victoria mayors ready for next four years

Greater Victoria mayors ready for next four years

Local officials address their top priorities as John Horgan set to be sworn in as new premier.
North Saanich looking for new fire recruits

North Saanich looking for new fire recruits

North Saanich’s fire department is looking for new volunteer fire fighters.