3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (166+ words) Published 9:34 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 By Saanich News staff Saanich Police have issued a warning after drivers were caught zipping past a school bus during the first week back to school. “$368 is the fine for passing a school bus with its…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (169+ words) Published 5:45 am Monday, September 7, 2026 By Peninsula News Review staff As students return to the classroom this fall, the Sidney/North Saanich RCMP is reminding motorists to exercise caution, reduce speed and obey all school zone signage to ensure the safety…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (355+ words) Published 12:00 pm Sunday, September 6, 2026 By Victoria News staff The BC Thanksgiving Food Drive will return to Greater Victoria on Sept. 19, with volunteers collecting non-perishable food and financial donations for local food banks. The 19th annual drive runs from Sept. 10 to 19, with…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (486+ words) Published 2:16 pm Wednesday, September 2, 2026 For many, a sport like motorcycle racing may seem out of reach due to the costs. A motard club from Greenwood is changing that. The Route 3 Racing Club, a non-profit founded by directors Angus McNeil and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (256+ words) Published 1:46 pm Tuesday, September 1, 2026 A carbon monoxide leak led to the evacuation of a University of Victoria building Tuesday. In the late morning on Sept. 1, staff working in the Ian Stewart Complex, which houses an active ice skating rink, administrative…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (281+ words) Published 7:50 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 By Victoria News Staff A beloved Victoria shoe shop that closed its brick-and-mortar store in 2024 is officially closing before the end of the year. “Well, it’s the end of an era. As many of you have…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (273+ words) Published 9:30 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Schools reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and Nanaimo RCMP wants drivers to know that traffic enforcement around schools will soon be beefed up to keep kids and the public safe. RCMP officers, and Speed Watch volunteers will…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (338+ words) Published 5:45 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Sooke transit commuters will need to adjust their morning routines starting Sept. 8, as BC Transit makes schedule changes to routes 61 and 65. Several weekday morning departures from Sooke will move earlier, with some buses leaving as much…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (124+ words) Published 6:00 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 A hiker with a lower-leg injury was rescued from East Sooke Park after Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue was called to assist on Sunday, Aug. 30. The rescue team, which works with Metchosin Search and Rescue,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (575+ words) Published 5:30 am Saturday, August 29, 2026 Nine years after losing his younger sister Jeni to the toxic drug crisis, Chadd Cawson is still finding ways to keep her memory alive. On Aug. 31, Cawson will once again gather with members of the community…...