14 hours Islanders enjoy first in-person Canada Day celebrations since the start of pandemic Vancouver Island was buzzing with all sorts of Canada Day festivities. This is the first time many Islanders were able to gather in-person to celebrate on Canada Day in several years. An... more
14 hours Rising inflation sending more people to food banks, as donations fall The Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank in Sidney is one of many facing a summer shortfall of donations, but more people in need. "Inflation is having a huge impact on people of... more
15 hours Coast Guard containing oil at Goldstream Boathouse Marina after tugboat sinks Containment booms are working to contain hydraulic oil at the Goldstream Boathouse Marina after an approximately 65 foot wooden tugboat that was permanently moored there sank on Tuesday. The Canadian Coast Guard... more
15 hours Two taken to hospital following vehicle crash into tree: Saanich Police Two occupants of a vehicle were taken to hospital after crashing into a tree at the corner of Quadra Street and Union Road. Saanich Police say the vehicle crashed into a tree around... more
16 hours ‘So many questions we want to know’: Expert offers possible reasons why details are being withheld in Saanich bank robbery Three days after the bank robbery in Saanich, there are still few concrete details released about what happened, and one expert says this is likely to protect the integrity of the investigation.... more
18 hours 13 southern resident killer whales declared vulnerable The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has declared 13 southern resident killer whales vulnerable due to their poor body condition, and one because of a late-stage pregnancy. Researchers from SR3 Sealife... more
20 hours Communities around Vancouver Island host Canada Day events Canada Day celebrations this year are returning in person, after being cancelled or moved online for the previous two years due to the pandemic. Many municipalities on Vancouver Island are holding celebrations... more
2 days Rob Shaw: BC Ferries CEO urges patience as corporation struggles with post-pandemic crew shortages Mark Collins, the chief executive officer of BC Ferries, is urging patience as the corporation struggles with post-pandemic crew shortages. more
14 hours Islanders enjoy first in-person Canada Day celebrations since the start of pandemic Vancouver Island was buzzing with all sorts of Canada Day festivities. This is the first time many Islanders were able to gather in-person to celebrate on Canada Day in several years. An... more
14 hours Rising inflation sending more people to food banks, as donations fall The Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank in Sidney is one of many facing a summer shortfall of donations, but more people in need. "Inflation is having a huge impact on people of... more
15 hours Coast Guard containing oil at Goldstream Boathouse Marina after tugboat sinks Containment booms are working to contain hydraulic oil at the Goldstream Boathouse Marina after an approximately 65 foot wooden tugboat that was permanently moored there sank on Tuesday. The Canadian Coast Guard... more
15 hours Two taken to hospital following vehicle crash into tree: Saanich Police Two occupants of a vehicle were taken to hospital after crashing into a tree at the corner of Quadra Street and Union Road. Saanich Police say the vehicle crashed into a tree around... more
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