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Oar-inspiring: Buccaneer Days returns to Esquimalt

Oar-inspiring: Buccaneer Days returns to Esquimalt

Between May 8 to 11, the pirate-themed event returns to Esquimalt
North Saanich volunteer firefighters seek union certification

North Saanich volunteer firefighters seek union certification

Source says a culture of intimidation has led to the departures of several volunteer firefighters
Developers pitch 70,000-square-foot shopping centre for Sooke

Developers pitch 70,000-square-foot shopping centre for Sooke

Nordic-style commercial development proposed for Eustace Road at West Coast Road
VIDEO: Students deliver Red Dress message on march through Langford streets

VIDEO: Students deliver Red Dress message on march through Langford streets

Over 200 students participated in the Red Dress March to honour Canada's missing and murdered Indigenous women
Secretary Island fire leaves Sooke under smoky skies

Secretary Island fire leaves Sooke under smoky skies

Sooke residents may see smoke in the sky as a wildfire burns on Secretary Island
Sidney Museum launches exhibit exploring challenges of astronaut life

Sidney Museum launches exhibit exploring challenges of astronaut life

Health in Space: Daring to Explore exhibit runs until Nov. 30, 2025
Saanich police stop impaired driver of commercial tractor trailer

Saanich police stop impaired driver of commercial tractor trailer

The truck was impounded and the driver was issued a 90-day roadside prohibition
Unicorn and thistle: Victoria Scottish Community Centre shows off heritage

Unicorn and thistle: Victoria Scottish Community Centre shows off heritage

It features traditional stone carving, stonemasonry, and blacksmithing techniques using local materials 
Taoist tai chi bringing harmony and health to Victoria for 50 years

Taoist tai chi bringing harmony and health to Victoria for 50 years

Tai chi lovers learned more about each of the 108 set movements of the ancient martial art
Victoria marks 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic

Victoria marks 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of the Atlantic

The Battle of the Atlantic saw thousands of Canadian deaths