Sooke ranks low on taxes but residents push for tax freeze

Residents cite cost-of-living pressures as they call for a halt to tax increases in 2025

Nov 27, 2024 10:56 AM Read more >

Conservation hopes grass is greener for Colwood's relocated bear family of 4

This is the second attempt to move the family of bears away from an urban area

Nov 27, 2024 9:57 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Delta police arrest man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Colin Monkman was arrested at the Tsawwassen ferry terminal

Nov 27, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

West Shore RCMP reminds public to be wary of holiday thievery

Police say they see an increase in thefts from vehicles over the holidays

Nov 27, 2024 9:02 AM Read more >

UVic's Farquhar Auditorium making changes as funding dries up

One show is cancelled and the director of ceremonies and events position will be cut

Nov 27, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Plans for overdose-prevention sites at Island hospitals were cancelled by B.C. government

Government implemented zero-tolerance policy for drug use at hospitals this past spring

Nov 27, 2024 8:55 AM Read more >

Colwood considers heritage status for 97-year-old Esquimalt Lagoon building

Only two other buildings in the city have bylaw protection

Nov 27, 2024 5:41 AM Read more >

Parks foundation secures land to protect North Saanich old-growth forest

BC Parks Foundation raised $1.6M to acquire three parcels of land adjacent to LAU,WELNEW/John Dean Provincial Park

Nov 26, 2024 5:22 PM Read more >

Esquimalt to help fund carcinogen-free firefighting gear

The township will be using $75,000 from their contingency account

Nov 26, 2024 5:02 PM Read more >

Off-leash dog area, pickleball dropped from Colwood's Quarry Park plans

City staff will search for alternative locations for the much-needed facilities

Nov 26, 2024 4:56 PM Read more >