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Roadside worker safety a hot topic in warm weather

Roadside worker safety a hot topic in warm weather

Oak Bay Police take to Twitter to remind drivers of roadside worker safety concerns
Smoke from wildfires filtering to Vancouver Island

Smoke from wildfires filtering to Vancouver Island

The haze in the sky is from the more than 100 wildfires burning throughout the province.
Vehicle collides with fence in James Bay

Vehicle collides with fence in James Bay

No one was injured in the accident.
All-female boxing camp empowering young women

All-female boxing camp empowering young women

World champion boxer Jelena Mrdjenovich part of program at Sooke Community Hall
Controversial seniors development in Victoria heading to public hearing

Controversial seniors development in Victoria heading to public hearing

Proposal converts Mount Edwards Court into 93 supportive, affordable units
It just got easier to ship IKEA furniture to the Island

It just got easier to ship IKEA furniture to the Island

The company has added Collection Points to Nanaimo and Victoria, allowing you to shop online and ship for $79.
Make sure rising mercury not deadly, say officials as heat wave set to hit Island

Make sure rising mercury not deadly, say officials as heat wave set to hit Island

Smoke from interior fires also expected to hit area this week
McCallum Road reopens after fuel spill

McCallum Road reopens after fuel spill

A large water truck broke down and spilled roughly 300 litres of diesel fuel
Substance in Gorge Waterway likely algae bloom

Substance in Gorge Waterway likely algae bloom

Investigation into the cause of Gorge Swim Fest’s cancellation is underway
Man arrested following incident that closed Johnson Street Bridge

Man arrested following incident that closed Johnson Street Bridge

Police said they also seized a replica firearm