Residents gear up for a fight as Saanich feels the growing pains of density
There’s a new draft plan under way in Saanich to bring 12- to 18-storey towers to major intersections and six-storey buildings to side streets, as well as ways to accommodate rapid transit ...
Comment: Amalgamation is the right choice for Greater Victoria
Amalgamation would allow us to replace existing municipal councils with a clean slate of council members elected on the basis ...
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Saanich kicks in $713,000 for affordable housing projects
Saanich council has dipped into its reserves to help ensure 314 units of affordable housing are built. Council unanimously endorsed two capital grants worth a combined $593,000 from its affordable ...
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Island school districts declare snow day. Here’s where classes are cancelled
Heavy snowfall has forced several Vancouver Island school districts to cancel classes Tuesday as the region continues to deal ...
Physician assistants approved to work in a B.C. hospital for the 1st time
Two physician assistants have started work at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital on Vancouver Island, the first time the profession has been approved to work in a B.C. hospital setting.
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Oak Bay Police join VicPD and SaanPD’s joint police dog unit
Oak Bay police have joined the Integrated Canine Service, a joint police dog team that was launched by Victoria Police and ...