Local News

Pushback mounts to Island push to make 'local' roads default to 30 km/h limit

Saanich seeks updates to B.C.’s Motor Vehicle Act aimed at roads with no centre lines

May 15, 2025 11:00 AM Read more >

Qualicum Beach's tap water judged 'best of the best' in B.C.

Town's drinking water receives accolades

May 15, 2025 9:55 AM Read more >

Rental roller-coaster: Conflicting reports have Victoria renters' heads spinning

One site shows rents for a one-bedroom in Victoria jumped 2.9%, while another shows a 1.5% decrease

May 15, 2025 9:51 AM Read more >

Nanaimo woman with no CPR training honoured for saving her husband’s life

Lena Wirachowsky presented with BCEHS Vital Link Award

May 15, 2025 9:01 AM Read more >

Brentwood Mill Bay sailings cancelled for Canada Transport training

Midday sailings aboard MV Klitsa cancelled May 27

May 15, 2025 7:57 AM Read more >

Cougar showing 'concerning' behaviour prompts Saanich police warning

Police advise anyone who encounters it to walk away slowly and contact 911 and the BC Conservation Service at 1-877-952-7277

May 15, 2025 7:06 AM Read more >

View Royal council fears legislation would strip them of their authority

The town opposes the Infrastructure Projects Streamlining Act and the Municipalities Enabling and Validating Act

May 14, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

City of Nanaimo advising caution around Buttertubs Marsh due to bear and cub

If someone sees a bear, they should back away slowly and remain calm

May 14, 2025 5:05 PM Read more >

BC Ferries adding over 1,000 round trips for busy summer season

The company anticipates 9 million passengers this year, similar to 2024's record summer season

May 14, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

West Shore RCMP execute search of mobile home on Songhees Reserve

The search was carried out May 14

May 14, 2025 2:19 PM Read more >