Trudeau Liberals maintain lead over rivals ahead of possible election call: poll
Leger poll suggests little movement as many observers anticipate an election call this monthThe Canadian Press / August 3, 2021
Month: August 2021
Canadian Olympic sprinter and record-holder Angela Bailey dies
Bailey’s 1987 Canadian women’s 100-metre sprint record time of 10.98 seconds still stands todayThe Canadian Press / August 3, 2021
Winds, thunderstorms in the forecast for B.C. fire zone
Province holding its own, according to B.C.’s joint fire information management centreThe Canadian Press / August 3, 2021
Tree planter dies after bear attack in northern Alberta
Fish and wildlife officers working to identify bear responsible following incident near Swan HillsThe Canadian Press / August 3, 2021
Best of the City: Yumbrosia brings a world of flavour to Oak Bay
Owner Ihsan Askar provides quality international products to Victoria and beyondEvert Lindquist / August 3, 2021
Tank to store Saanich’s excess wastewater expected to be complete this summer
CRD project will reduce number of sewer overflows around SaanichEvert Lindquist / August 3, 2021
Oak Bay will contribute $75,000 towards Kings Road nature space
Funds saved from cancellation of Tea Party will go towards parklandMegan Atkins-Baker / August 3, 2021
Health critic, Kelowna MLA Renee Merrifield joins BC Liberal leadership race
Merrifield made the announcement on Aug. 2Jen Zielinski / August 2, 2021
Fundraiser set up for Nanaimo woman who may lose foot after motorcycle crash
Eating disorder recovery worker facing multiple surgeries over coming monthsGreg Sakaki / August 2, 2021
‘Why three bullets?’: Family of Black Quebec man shot dead by police wants answers
Jean René Junior Olivier was killed by police in a Montreal suburbThe Canadian Press / August 2, 2021
Dr. Bonnie Henry among 16 people appointed to receive province’s Order of B.C.
Premier John Horgan says in a statement each one of the 16 appointees has made tremendous contributionsThe Canadian Press / August 2, 2021
West Kootenay man spends 24 hours fighting wildfire with plastic bag
Nelson resident douses wildfire near Duncan LakeBetsy Kline / August 2, 2021
Former Afghan interpreters plead for Canada to help families
Former interpreters are among about 800 Afghans resettled under two different programsThe Canadian Press / August 2, 2021
PHOTOS: Lost Indigenous children honoured during demonstration along Pat Bay highway
Over 100 Indigenous people and allies gathered at Mount Newton Crossroad Aug. 2Jane Skrypnek / August 2, 2021
More than 1,500 march in support of Penelakut First Nation after unmarked graves found
Large crowd supports families with children who never came home from residential schoolsDon Bodger / August 2, 2021
Hissing hitchhiker: Snake discovered on B.C. company’s bus
The snake is now being cared for by Mountain Man Mike’s owner Michael Hathaway in KasloTyler Harper / August 2, 2021
Victoria Eagles players heading to junior national baseball camp in Ontario
Saanich high schoolers to join 38 other top prospects from across CanadaMegan Atkins-Baker / August 2, 2021
Best of the City: Beers, buds, no boats – this is Whistle Buoy Brewing Co.
Following the local craft brewing trend, Whistle Buoy has made over 120 names for itselfKiernan Green / August 2, 2021
Oak Bay Village welcomes live music via pilot program
District consults businesses to determine prime spots for musiciansEvert Lindquist / August 2, 2021
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Fuel economy doesn’t have to come at the expense of performance
Quickness, fuel-efficiency and all-wheel-drive functionality make this Toyota the total packageWire Service / August 2, 2021