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Island Health brings virtual psychiatry service to multiple rural communities

Island Health brings virtual psychiatry service to multiple rural communities

Six regional psychiatrists rotate weekly to provide the service, bringing expertise from across Vancouver Island
Cougar spotted near Saanich school, the latest of several recent sightings

Cougar spotted near Saanich school, the latest of several recent sightings

Cougar spotted near Doncaster Elementary School Thursday afternoon
VicPD officer suspended 7 days with no pay for 2019 death of Victoria woman

VicPD officer suspended 7 days with no pay for 2019 death of Victoria woman

Lisa Rauch died after being struck in the back of the head with a round from an anti-riot weapon on Christmas Day 2019
Fire danger alert issued for North Saanich, residents urged to be cautious

Fire danger alert issued for North Saanich, residents urged to be cautious

The current fire danger risk in the district has remained 'high' since June 10
Island cricket club step up to bat for oldest member after fire erupts in home

Island cricket club step up to bat for oldest member after fire erupts in home

The local cricket club is helping out one of it's oldest members after their house burned down
Saanich wants B.C. to look beyond U.S. in quest for affordable elevators

Saanich wants B.C. to look beyond U.S. in quest for affordable elevators

The resolution would make it easier to instal smaller and more affordable elevators throughout the province
UPDATE: Repairs underway after excavator hits gas line in Esquimalt

UPDATE: Repairs underway after excavator hits gas line in Esquimalt

Neighbouring residences and staff and students at Ecole Victor Brodeur were asked to shelter in place after an excavator hit a gas line
UPDATE: Victoria police investigate 'suspicious' laundromat fire

UPDATE: Victoria police investigate 'suspicious' laundromat fire

Police and fire department at scene of Quadra Street fire
CRD approves new transportation service to 'meet future needs'

CRD approves new transportation service to 'meet future needs'

CRD to integrate existing transportation functions under one umbrella, including planning and trails management
'Fun police': Colwood hits brakes on popular Esquimalt Lagoon food trucks

'Fun police': Colwood hits brakes on popular Esquimalt Lagoon food trucks

The city wants to help protect the migratory bird sanctuary and support local businesses