Local News

CVRD adopts 2025 budget with an eye to local investments

'Every effort was given to keeping service delivery costs down and impacts to households reasonable' — CFO

Mar 25, 2025 3:40 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria candidates hit campaign trail ahead of spring election

Canadians will take to the polls on April 28

Mar 25, 2025 11:48 AM Read more >

Suspect on the loose after Sidney bank robber flees with cash

Male suspect entered the Scotiabank in Sidney on March 24, approached a teller and presented a note demanding cash

Mar 25, 2025 11:16 AM Read more >

Ontario man fined $5,500 for over-fishing oysters near Buckley Bay

Man had 312 oysters in his possession, despite legal limit of 12

Mar 24, 2025 3:46 PM Read more >

2 hospitalized, several passengers fall ill on B.C. Ferries vessel in Swartz Bay

A total of 6 passengers received medical care causing a nearly one-hour delay on March 22

Mar 23, 2025 4:47 PM Read more >

Youth Climate Corps program coming to Courtenay this spring

Youth Climate Corps gives young people the chance to improve their community and get paid doing it

Mar 21, 2025 11:35 AM Read more >

Canada goose found with arrow in rear on path to recovery at MARS

Wilson, the Canada goose, is healing with a seagull and two other wild geese that visit his enclosure daily at MARS

Mar 21, 2025 10:42 AM Read more >

Every second counts: Marine rescue team keeps watchful eye on Island waters

The team of 42 professionally trained volunteers provides 24/7 year-round marine emergency response

Mar 18, 2025 11:23 AM Read more >

Reckless driving stop leads Victoria police to man with suspected gang ties

The driver was first reported after speeding and driving recklessly into oncoming traffic in Saanich 

Mar 18, 2025 9:38 AM Read more >

Courtenay air quality getting better thanks to local initiatives, report says

Downward trend in the levels of particulate matter in Courtenay’s air since 2019

Mar 17, 2025 4:23 PM Read more >