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View Royal bans election signs on public property

View Royal bans election signs on public property

The ban prevents election signs from being placed on town public land or town-owned equipment, buildings and structures
Victoria 7s rugby player overcomes injury to tackle 2024 Olympic Games

Victoria 7s rugby player overcomes injury to tackle 2024 Olympic Games

Longtime Castaway Wanderer rugby club player overcomes injury for 2024 Olympics
UPDATE: Terrain hampers crews as wildfire near Sooke grows to 50 hectares

UPDATE: Terrain hampers crews as wildfire near Sooke grows to 50 hectares

A human-caused fire in the area of East Sooke River remains out of control
Victoria pilots new downtown busking locations, asks for public feedback

Victoria pilots new downtown busking locations, asks for public feedback

There are 13 temporary busking locations, eight of which are in high-traffic areas
Violent sexual assault has VicPD concerned for public safety

Violent sexual assault has VicPD concerned for public safety

The incident happened in the early hours of Friday, July 19
Wildfire in Sooke Potholes Regional park grows to 5 hectares

Wildfire in Sooke Potholes Regional park grows to 5 hectares

Sooke Potholes Regional Park is closed until further notice
Oak Bay police arrest man after finding him in resident's home

Oak Bay police arrest man after finding him in resident's home

Oak Bay police arrested the man on charges for breaking and entering
10,000km bike ride for Parkinson's programs starts in Victoria, touches 3 coasts

10,000km bike ride for Parkinson's programs starts in Victoria, touches 3 coasts

Teams include at least one cyclist living with Parkinson’s in gruelling 10,000-kilometre journey across Canada
Protesters dismantle Palestinian solidarity camp after UVic trespassing order

Protesters dismantle Palestinian solidarity camp after UVic trespassing order

Encampment says notice was an implicit threat, university said talks presented no path forward
Altercation at 'suspicious' Langford home lands 1 person in hospital

Altercation at 'suspicious' Langford home lands 1 person in hospital

There is no risk to the public, according to West Shore RCMP, who still have the house taped-off