Skip to content

Local News

Oak Bay playground survey calls for input from youngest residents

Oak Bay playground survey calls for input from youngest residents

Oak Bay uses survey responses to develop 5-year replacement plan for playgrounds
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

Suspect faces charges of 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
Saanich council debates ALR exclusion for Wildwood garden centre

Saanich council debates ALR exclusion for Wildwood garden centre

Saanich council decided that in the future property owners trying to get out of the ALR must pay roughly $4k fee to cover cost of the application process
Highlands couple riding in Tour De Cure to honour their moms who died of cancer

Highlands couple riding in Tour De Cure to honour their moms who died of cancer

The Tour de Jour attracts thousands of riders who must raise a minimum of $2,500 to participate
Saanich closes popular water parks over environmental concern

Saanich closes popular water parks over environmental concern

2 splash pads close over 'system performance' issue sending potable water into storm drain