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 ...
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.
Letters about the Crystal Pool referendum
General voting day for the City of Victoria’s Crystal Pool referendum is Saturday, Feb. 8. I support a Yes vote in the ...
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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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 with hazardous winter conditions.
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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 Saanich Police in 2021.
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'Burger It Forward': A patty for a purpose in Greater Victoria
In Greater Victoria, there are 10 participating restaurants ready to grill up delicious beef burgers in support of the ...
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Former View Royal mayor leaps in race as federal Liberal candidate
A former View Royal mayor is the official federal Liberal candidate for the Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke riding ... of Gregg’s Furniture and Upholstery Ltd. in Victoria. Its iconic downtown Victoria shop ...