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Wildfire fighting costs hit $154 million

Wildfire fighting costs hit $154 million

14 new fires started on Wednesday
Williams Lakers finally allowed home after wildfire

Williams Lakers finally allowed home after wildfire

Residents return nearly two weeks after blaze prompted evacuation order
Police dog helps in arrest of three youth in North Saanich

Police dog helps in arrest of three youth in North Saanich

Youth facing charges of theft, after alleged vehicle break-ins in Dean Park
Extreme fire danger puts Sooke firefighters on heighten alert

Extreme fire danger puts Sooke firefighters on heighten alert

Human-caused fires could be a risk; officials ask people to take extra precautions
Horgan to talk softwood in Washington

Horgan to talk softwood in Washington

B.C.’s premier has talked of the need to resolve U.S. trade dispute
More evacuations ordered in fire-weary B.C.

More evacuations ordered in fire-weary B.C.

Flames force more evacuations in wildfire weary British Columbia
Cards express gratitude for Saanich firefighters’ efforts

Cards express gratitude for Saanich firefighters’ efforts

Saanich Fire vehicle plastered with thank you cards on BC Ferry
Gaming store looks to the future in University Heights

Gaming store looks to the future in University Heights

New businesses open while University Heights’ future hangs in question
Saanich seeks to cut legal bill

Saanich seeks to cut legal bill

Mayor Richard Atwell says Saanich’s decision to hire an in-house lawyer will save citizens money.
Sidney’s little hawk with pluck continues to thrive

Sidney’s little hawk with pluck continues to thrive

Stolen from its nest by eagles, Spunky the hawk continues to astound observers