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Go bonkers for bats in Victoria during B.C.’s annual count

Go bonkers for bats in Victoria during B.C.’s annual count

In 2023, volunteers counted 888 bats at 274 maternity roost sites
18-year-old drug-impaired driver could face charges in Metchosin power-pole crash

18-year-old drug-impaired driver could face charges in Metchosin power-pole crash

Two people in the car left with minor injuries after crash into hydro pole
Vancouver encampment residents venture to Victoria legislature to be heard

Vancouver encampment residents venture to Victoria legislature to be heard

Those tenting in Crab Park say politicians aren’t listening to their perspectives
B.C. to implement Reconciliation Action Plan for legislative assembly

B.C. to implement Reconciliation Action Plan for legislative assembly

The plan aims to further reconciliation within the provincial government
Saanich council adopts new Official Community Plan

Saanich council adopts new Official Community Plan

The new guiding document for district planning will now overrule Local Area Plans
Saanich police recover imitation firearm from intoxicated man

Saanich police recover imitation firearm from intoxicated man

The man was released and given a future court date
Former Plaza Hotel property in Victoria slated for redevelopment 5 years after fire

Former Plaza Hotel property in Victoria slated for redevelopment 5 years after fire

The fire was deemed suspicious by VicPD
Saanich’s Quadra Street to have single lane traffic for hydrant maintenance

Saanich’s Quadra Street to have single lane traffic for hydrant maintenance

Residents can expect single lane traffic between McKenzie Avenue and Chatterton Way
2 groups awards by Island Health for mental health advocacy in Victoria

2 groups awards by Island Health for mental health advocacy in Victoria

Two participants won awards
Victoria project’s homelessness survivors call for reform at B.C. legislature

Victoria project’s homelessness survivors call for reform at B.C. legislature

Report calls for 20K subsidized homes over next decade in Greater Victoria