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Real estate sales fall amid more choices on market

Real estate sales fall amid more choices on market

Buyers are taking more time to view offerings, according to the Victoria Real Estate Board
Jewish teachers file antisemitism complaint against B.C. Teachers' Federation

Jewish teachers file antisemitism complaint against B.C. Teachers' Federation

In a statement announcing the complaint, BC Teachers Against Antisemitism claims the union's leadership caused "trauma and fear" among members who have been "intimidated and shamed" by colleagues.
Saanich man reported missing after going for bike ride has been located: police

Saanich man reported missing after going for bike ride has been located: police

Saanich police put out a missing person alert on Tuesday morning. On Wednesday afternoon, they said he had been located.
Cowichan rescue crews search for man last seen in Youbou

Cowichan rescue crews search for man last seen in Youbou

Nicholas Marion, 28, was last seen leaving a friend’s house at 11439 Youbou Rd. at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Kings and queens celebrate 30 years of drag ball games

Kings and queens celebrate 30 years of drag ball games

About 2,500 people came out to Vic West Park Monday to cheer on this year’s Memorial Drag Ball Game, which began in 1994 as a way to remember those lost to HIV/AIDS.
B.C.’s drought: Tofino seeks to balance limited water supply with growth

B.C.’s drought: Tofino seeks to balance limited water supply with growth

Last year, Tofino was brought to the brink of a water crisis after an unprecedented drought. Now it’s considering its options for getting more water — and limiting its growth.
Business steps up to equip Langford Lake with life-rings

Business steps up to equip Langford Lake with life-rings

Ryan Oakley, owner of True North Group estate liquidation services, says he has purchased five dock-edge life-rings and he’s just waiting for a green light from the city to install them.
60 captive-bred 91Ô­´´ Island marmots to be released

60 captive-bred 91Ô­´´ Island marmots to be released

Big hopes ride on the tiny backs of young marmots as researchers try to rebuild the fragile population of one of the world’s most endangered mammals.
Bigger midway, more food trucks coming to this year's Saanich Fair

Bigger midway, more food trucks coming to this year's Saanich Fair

The fair typically draws 50,000 people to the Stelly’s Cross Road site, making it one of the region’s most popular annual events.
Central Saanich man qualifies for World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas

Central Saanich man qualifies for World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas

Edward Bergman qualified through playing a $1,200 satellite tournament on GGPoker, an online poker room