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Victoria city council weighs Beacon Hill Park changes

Victoria city council weighs Beacon Hill Park changes

City staff recommending re-opening Bridge Way to one-way traffic with a permanent bike lane, more parking and a new multi-use trail
Massive Greater Victoria power outage due to freezing temp, old equipment

Massive Greater Victoria power outage due to freezing temp, old equipment

More than 54,000 customers without power throughout Greater Victoria Thursday night
The master of high-tech detection

The master of high-tech detection

Saanich scientist’s crystal expertise helps establish Victoria as hub for radiation detectors
Tuba Christmas celebrates 35 years

Tuba Christmas celebrates 35 years

UVic music professor brings together tubists for a fundraising concert at Market Square on Saturday
Woman handed $81 fine for driving through Saanich storefront

Woman handed $81 fine for driving through Saanich storefront

75-year-old Saanich woman issued ticket for driving on sidewalk after crashing vehicle through Thrifty Foods, injuring 3 people

Man in police custody attacks visitor at psychiatric centre

Police, Island Health examine procedures, create joint committee after assault in waiting room at Archie Courtnall Centre
A gift to be truly grateful for

A gift to be truly grateful for

When Susan Harrison was on life support, waiting for a liver transplant, she knew how hard hospital staff were working to save her life.
Saanich bike patrol off the road

Saanich bike patrol off the road

Saanich police’s long-running bicycle patrol is off the road until at least January due to staffing issues.
More safety disclosure urged for B.C.

More safety disclosure urged for B.C.

Duty to report in B.C. law for 20 years, but only used by police for release of dangerous offenders from custody
Victoria mayor pushes for regional 911 system

Victoria mayor pushes for regional 911 system

“The current system just seems inadequate. Public safety, immediate response needs to be one of our top priorities.” – Mayor Dean Fortin