Oak Bay compiles data on First Nations references across the landscape – Goldstream News Gazette

Late last year, council opted to compile a record of monuments that reference pre-colonial uses of the traditional lands of the Lekwungen people. That calls on all levels of government to fully adopt and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as the framework for reconciliation. …Read the full story

Victoria’s first wheelchair accessible swing added to Stadacona Park redesign – Goldstream …

The structure is a last-minute addition to the city’s redesign of Stadacona Park, and intended to increase accessibility. Ben Isitt was also approved, asking city staff to work with partner agencies to ensure people currently sheltering in the park are offered indoor housing before construction work begins on the park redesign. …Read the full story

Officials decry ‘desecration’ of monuments during Ottawa protest – Goldstream News Gazette

A statue of Terry Fox is decorated with a Canadian flag, protest sign and hat as protesters participating in a cross-country truck convoy protesting measures taken by authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 and vaccine mandates gather on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Saturday, Jan. “I am sickened to see protesters dance on the Tomb […]

Victoria artist, holistic student targets new kidney for 2022 – Goldstream News Gazette

Fair studied herbal medicine informally in California starting in her early 20s. When her student medical plan kicked in three months later, it was time to get her routine health care in order. – where she once lived and close friends still reside – aims to raise funds and get her a kidney. Funds raised […]

‘Stuck in a nightmare’: Family still searching for Ian Indridson – Goldstream News Gazette

The search continues for Ian Indridson, 54, who left his Victoria home eleven days ago. 10, Mendez recalled Indridson having trouble sleeping – not an uncommon occurrence as of late because he’s been struggling with some anxiety. Indridson and Mendez have developed a morning routine over the years. As efforts to find Indridson continue, Mendez […]

More details emerge about fatal pedestrian crash in Central Saanich – Goldstream News Gazette

Flowers on Central Saanich Road mark the spot where Kim Ward was struck by a vehicle and killed in August 2018. Bradley Walsh of the Saanich Police Department shared the photos he took the night of the fatal crash on Central Saanich Road, Aug. Among them, Walsh described the body of a barefoot deceased woman, […]

Malahat congestion delaying West Shore buses from picking up students – Goldstream News Gazette

Wednesday morning, northbound traffic was backed up all the way out of Langford, making getting out of the bus yard, located just off the highway, extremely difficult for drivers, Stinson explained. Unfortunately, he said similar delays can likely be expected for Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, although he said buses will try to leave the […]