Local News

Esquimalt residents can expect a 7.7% property tax increase

The township’s final budget draft is expected to be up for final review before the end of March

Mar 12, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Saanich to allow electric scooters after council votes to join pilot program

District to join revised provincial pilot in April, scooters will need to follow road rules for bikes

Mar 12, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Hermann’s Upstairs in Victoria to close, jazz club to remain open

Not enough revenue from food and beverage, club closure temporary at this point

Mar 12, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

United Way mental health campaign opens dialogue, doubles donations

United Way Southern Vancouver Island campaign raises awareness, funds for mental health programs

Mar 12, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Saanich Police warn of fraud cases as 97 have been reported in 2024 so far

‘I just got this text message and I’m scared’

Mar 12, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Major crimes evidence search closes regional trail over night: Saanich police

Saanich police yet to reveal nature of the investigation on the trail near McKenzie Avenue

Mar 12, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Victoria man looks to end stigma around eating disorders in men

One in four men in Canada have an eating disorder, but that’s just those who identify as struggling

Mar 12, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Saanich Second World War veteran celebrates his 109th birthday

The Saanich man is one of Canada’s oldest World War Two veterans

Mar 11, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

Students work for wildfire resilience at Langford’s Belmont Secondary

FireSmart effort brought students together with local, provincial firefighters

Mar 11, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Man donates $1M for imaging machines at Greater Victoria hospitals

Alex Miller made the donation to support the Victoria Hospitals Foundation

Mar 11, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >