Pet killed in Langford townhome fire Saturday evening – Saanich News
“We had the fire under control in the first 15 minutes,” said Aubrey. …Read the full story
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Shooting at downtown Maple Ridge gym Saturday night – Saanich News
The middle aged man left the gym, and McConville soon heard two shots ring out, that he said sounded like plates smashing. Everyone in the gym ran to the farthest part of the building, and staff locked the door. McConville went out to the parking lot, and saw the victim sitting in his car. Police […]
Spring cleaning: Oak Bay Lodge teardown begins – Saanich News
include seniors housing and supports; primary and community care; intermediate and short-term housing; rehabilitation services; and some non-health-care uses such as affordable housing and independent seniors housing. …Read the full story
Officials continue probe into East Sooke fire – Saanich News
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Federal foreign buyers ban will do nothing for Victoria housing market: Real estate board
The measure is intended to cool the country’s housing market, which has some of the highest home prices in the developed world. However, foreign buyers are not responsible for increased prices in Victoria’s housing market, said real estate board president Karen Dinnie-Smith. Provincial measures relating to housing demand – including taxes on foreign buyers, speculators, […]
Man wanted for several recent offences in Victoria – Saanich News
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LETTER: Sooke’s highway through hell – Saanich News
A more practical solution would be a three-lane road with an alternating passing lane between Metchosin and West Coast Road. …Read the full story
B.C. moves to drop employee vote from union certification drives – Saanich News
Labour Minister Harry Bains tabled amendments to the Labour Code Wednesday to move to a “single-step” union certification, removing the vote of employees. Independent Contractors and Businesses Association president Chris Gardner renewed his defence of the secret ballot vote, noting that the government’s independent advisory panel recommended in 2018 that it be kept. …Read the […]
Charges possible for attempting to sell threatened turtle in Kelowna – Saanich News
The COS reminds the public that it is illegal to keep any wildlife as a pet. …Read the full story
West Shore RCMP arrests Colwood woman with 7 outstanding warrants – Saanich News
The officer was unaware the woman had warrants when he came across her lighting the end of a glass pipe in the area of Goldstream Avenue, according to an RCMP news release. …Read the full story
Extended highway closures coming to Highway 1 east of Golden – Saanich News
The construction zone will be opened to local/commuter traffic, escorted by a pilot vehicle, during one half-hour period in the morning and one half-hour period in the afternoon. …Read the full story
Sidney renews leases for Beacon Wharf businesses while raising their rates – Saanich News
Council Monday renewed the leases for the Satellite Fish Market operating out of the blue building on the northern side of the wharf, and Pier Bistro Restaurant operating on the southern end. Council also voted unanimously to inform Marker Group that the municipality would no longer pursue a public-private partnership to replace the facility with […]
Sooke Country Market returns to John Phillips Park – Saanich News
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LETTER: Relaxing of COVID measures ‘reckless,’ says doctors group – Saanich News
is entering its 6th wave, with three of five Lower Mainland wastewater treatment plants showing rising viral concentration on March 28th and COVID-19 hospital admissions in the two largest health authorities trending higher. This could NOT be further from the truth, as our vaccines, while preventing severe infections, offer time limited protection against infection and […]