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UPDATE: IIO investigating stolen forklift incident in Saanich

UPDATE: IIO investigating stolen forklift incident in Saanich

Saanich police arrested a suspect in a nearby field in the 800-block of Royal Oak Drive, after they abandoned the forklift
Widening, lighting upgrades set for Sidney's west bike/pedestrian path

Widening, lighting upgrades set for Sidney's west bike/pedestrian path

Third phase of improvements run from Malaview to the pedestrian overpass at McDonald Park Road
James Bay, Sidney more vulnerable to extreme heat: report

James Bay, Sidney more vulnerable to extreme heat: report

Demographics and building conditions create elevated risks for the two communities
Capital Regional District begins solid waste research and engagement survey

Capital Regional District begins solid waste research and engagement survey

As a part of the its solid waste management plan, the district hopes survey results will help it identify better ways to reduce Greater Victoria waste
Esquimalt council endorses electric vehicle replacement plan

Esquimalt council endorses electric vehicle replacement plan

The plan lays out that CO2 emissions would be down 118 tonnes by 2033
Saanich moving to ease rezoning process for affordable rental housing

Saanich moving to ease rezoning process for affordable rental housing

Plan would also end cash-in-lieu requirements for tree removal where affordable rental housing is built
B.C. puts $152M toward Camosun College's first student housing building

B.C. puts $152M toward Camosun College's first student housing building

400-plus bed facility set to open in 2027 will have sustainable, accessibility features
47-year-old man found safe: Sidney/North Saanich RCMP

47-year-old man found safe: Sidney/North Saanich RCMP

The man was reported missing on July 16, 2024
VicPD protection on Pandora has Esquimalt worried about response times

VicPD protection on Pandora has Esquimalt worried about response times

The conversation came after new regulation requiring paramedics to have police escorts on Pandora Avenue
Victoria retirement home hosts ‘Aging is a Drag’ event for residents

Victoria retirement home hosts ‘Aging is a Drag’ event for residents

Organizers hope the show will benefit 2SLGBTQIA+ folks in and outside of the retirement home