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Saanich elementary students reflect on their first week back to school

Saanich elementary students reflect on their first week back to school

8 Lochside Elementary students, Grades 1 and 5, shared their thoughts on their first two weeks
Fundraiser for victim of Victoria construction accident raises thousands

Fundraiser for victim of Victoria construction accident raises thousands

The GoFundMe campaign has raised almost $7,000
Saanich, View Royal councillors back bid to ban glue traps

Saanich, View Royal councillors back bid to ban glue traps

BC SPCA calls for ban on sale, use of glue traps to eradicate rodents
Saanich councillors to advocate for hearing healthcare at upcoming UBCM

Saanich councillors to advocate for hearing healthcare at upcoming UBCM

B.C. lags behind other provinces and territories when it comes to hearing health coverage: expert
Central Saanich police officer in stable condition after single-vehicle collision

Central Saanich police officer in stable condition after single-vehicle collision

The incident occurred near the intersection of Hovey Road and Wallace Drive on Thursday, Sept. 12
Saanich man shot with bean-bag rounds after calling police for mental health help

Saanich man shot with bean-bag rounds after calling police for mental health help

Johnny Welch was shot three times with less-lethal rounds by Saanich police
Scam alert: Fraudsters pose as Sooke Fire Rescue calling for cash

Scam alert: Fraudsters pose as Sooke Fire Rescue calling for cash

Sooke Fire Rescue does not solicit donations for any charitable works: district
Here are few easy ways to prevent human-bear contact this fall

Here are few easy ways to prevent human-bear contact this fall

When hungry, bears often venture in towns in search of food, which can result in habituation
Voices in Motion Choir helps people with dementia regain memories

Voices in Motion Choir helps people with dementia regain memories

The Victoria-based non-profit is looking for new members
Saanich accepting applications for its heat pump financing program

Saanich accepting applications for its heat pump financing program

Funding is available to 38 households