New bus fee will fund student tracking system in Saanich School District: Students will swipe their cards when they board and leave a bus.
timescolonist.com/local-news/new-bus-fee-will-fund-student-tracking-system-in-saanich-school-district-8515249
Saanich shooting was on private property, not the Galloping Goose: police: Saanich police also confirmed that the shooting was an isolated event and reiterated ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-shooting-was-on-private-property-not-the-galloping-goose-police-8514075
Missing 23-year-old was last seen leaving residence: Saanich police: Police have confirmed a sighting of Kielan Hall leaving a residence near Cooper and Admirals ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/missing-23-year-old-was-last-seen-leaving-residence-saanich-police-8512521
Saanich finding rays of hope amid housing clouds: Mayor Dean Murdock noted there is a change in the housing landscape.
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-finding-rays-of-hope-amid-housing-clouds-8474218
Saanich tweaks housing priority policy to favour affordable projects: The previous policy allowed almost anyone with a rental project to be considered a priority ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-tweaks-housing-priority-policy-to-favour-affordable-projects-8467952
Major crime detectives among those looking for missing Saanich man: Saanich police are asking the public to help locate a 24-year-old man who hasn’t been seen ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/major-crime-detectives-among-those-looking-for-missing-saanich-man-8456948
Galloping Goose near McKenzie interchange reopens after police investigation: Saanich police had closed the trail from McKenzie Avenue to Grange Road and asked ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/galloping-goose-near-mckenzie-interchange-reopened-after-police-investigation-8431725
Saanich urges Greater Victoria District 61 to reinstate police officers in schools
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-urges-greater-victoria-district-61-to-reinstate-police-officers-in-schools-8436700
Shooting led to temporary Galloping Goose closure, police say: Saanich police said the shooting was targeted, and after an extensive search by officers and a ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/shooting-led-to-temporary-galloping-goose-closure-police-say-8431725
Saanich joins program to test legal riding of electric kick scooters in bike lanes
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-joins-program-to-test-legal-riding-of-e-kick-scooters-in-bike-lanes-8430543
Saanich residents face 7.91 per cent tax hike for 2024: The increase translates to about an extra $300 for the average homeowner; it's about $373 when higher ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-residents-face-791-per-cent-tax-hike-for-2024-8415253
A kidney between strangers: Donation gives new life to Greater Victoria donor and recipient
timescolonist.com/local-news/a-kidney-between-strangers-donation-gives-new-life-to-greater-victoria-donor-and-recipient-8414085
Saanich residents lose $27,000 to grandparent scam: The scam targets seniors, with callers claiming to be a grandchild or other relative who is in trouble and ...
timescolonist.com/opinion/saanich-residents-lose-27000-to-grandparent-scam-8372595
Police say missing 18-year-old has been located: Skylar Thiele has been located
timescolonist.com/local-news/police-say-missing-18-year-old-has-been-located-8349342
In B.C., inflation threatens local government's climate plans: Staff at the District of Saanich have become the first in Canada to propose an aggressive solution ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/in-bc-inflation-threatens-local-governments-climate-plans-8303881
Woman missing from Saanich has been found: police: Saanich police say the 40-year-old, who was captured on video on Yale Road in Chilliwack on Feb. 21 ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/woman-missing-from-saanich-has-been-found-police-8401913
Two arrested at Vancouver airport in connection with Saanich scam cases: A man and woman from Quebec were arrested in the “grandparent scam” that cost two ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/two-arrested-at-vancouver-airport-in-connection-with-saanich-scam-cases-8383870
Arsonist who set seven fires in Nanaimo, Saanich, Victoria sentenced to six years
timescolonist.com/local-news/arsonist-who-set-seven-fires-in-nanaimo-saanich-victoria-sentenced-to-six-years-8380959
Saanich revised OCP opens door to 18-storey residential towers on McKenzie: The revised official community plan will go to public hearing this spring.
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-revised-ocp-opens-door-to-18-storey-residential-towers-on-mckenzie-8367026
Parking on stretch of Shelbourne could be sacrificed for bike lanes: The goal is to connect with bike lanes in the works in neighbouring Saanich
timescolonist.com/local-news/parking-on-stretch-of-shelbourne-could-be-sacrificed-for-bike-lanes-8199282
Saanich teen hit in crosswalk while on the way to school: The 17-year-old’s leg was injured when she was struck by a left-turning SUV in a marked crosswalk at ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-teen-hit-in-crosswalk-while-on-the-way-to-school-8361277
Road-safety plan needs more focus on walkable neighbourhoods, says pedestrian advocate
timescolonist.com/local-news/road-safety-plan-needs-more-focus-on-walkable-neighbourhoods-says-pedestrian-advocate-8351641
Saanich to cover property taxes for Nigel House site after tax-policy change: The site is not eligible for an exemption while it’s not being used for supportive ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-to-cover-property-taxes-for-nigel-house-site-after-tax-policy-change-8333587
Plan for townhouses on Glanford Avenue headed to public hearing: Houses at 4126, 4128 and 4130 Glanford Ave. would be demolished to make way for the 28-unit ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/plan-for-townhouses-on-glanford-avenue-headed-to-public-hearing-8153338
Bear and cub sighted near Elk Lake home: Seen on Brookleigh Road near Hamsterly Beach; appear to be non-aggressive.
timescolonist.com/local-news/bear-and-cub-sighted-near-elk-lake-home-8142203
Police say man charged with impersonating a dental hygienist could be at it again
timescolonist.com/local-news/police-say-man-charged-with-impersonating-a-dental-hygienist-could-be-at-it-again-8147348
Man last seen Feb. 3 has been located: police: Saanich police had asked for help in locating Dolph Robinson
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-last-seen-feb-3-has-been-located-police-8290076
Driver injured after truck crashes into power pole in Saanich: Some homes in the area lost power and a portion of Cordova Bay Road road was closed while B.C ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/driver-injured-after-truck-crashes-into-power-pole-in-saanich-8308721
Try Damp January to Cut Back on Drinking in the New Year: Experts say that making an effort to drink less can benefit your health and help you build good habits ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/08/well/dry-january-alcohol.html
Saanich buys Lochside Drive property for parks department: The purchase of land for a new headquarters for the parks department will free up much-needed space ...
timescolonist.com/opinion/saanich-buys-lochside-drive-property-for-parks-department-8205230
Do you need to remove your underground oil tank? It depends on where you live: Homeowners with underground oil tanks are under no obligation to remove them in ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/do-you-need-to-remove-your-underground-oil-tank-it-depends-on-where-you-live-8205234
Pedestrian involved in crash on Patricia Bay Highway: 2.2-kilometre stretch of northbound Patricia Bay Highway was closed Friday night
timescolonist.com/local-news/pedestrian-involved-in-crash-on-patricia-bay-highway-8205199
Suspect sought in Lowe's thefts in three cities, including Nanaimo and Saanich: It’s alleged that the suspect buys several items while stealing others ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/suspect-sought-in-lowes-thefts-in-three-cities-including-nanaimo-and-saanich-8204356
Aging power cables at risk of failure to be replaced in multi-million dollar projects; expect traffic disruption
timescolonist.com/local-news/aging-power-cables-at-risk-of-failure-to-be-replaced-in-multi-million-dollar-projects-expect-traffic-disruption-8193098
Heating oil from nearby residence leaks into marsh at Swan Lake: The spill has been traced to a leaking oil furnace on a property in the 3800-block of Swan Lake ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/heating-oil-from-nearby-residence-leaks-into-marsh-at-swan-lake-8189579
Saanich tweaks tax policy, affects new construction: When new buildings are constructed, the additional tax revenue will pay for the district’s staff and ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-tweaks-tax-policy-affects-new-construction-8173720
Saanich to look into how to help with Spectrum turf field: Council voted unanimously Monday to direct staff to explore potential partnerships with the school for ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-to-look-into-how-to-help-with-spectrum-turf-field-8153855
Saanich launches online engagement tools, including one for budget: The budget tool is available until Feb.14 at saanich.ca/budget and allows residents to ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-launches-online-engagement-tools-including-one-for-budget-8142128
Saanich aims to boost economic development with new strategy: The first year of the plan proposes initiatives including better engagement with the business ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-aims-to-boost-economic-development-with-new-strategy-8138725
Updated Saanich active transportation plan focuses on road safety: With 96 actions aimed at building on walking and cycling networks and improving high-risk ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/updated-saanich-active-transportation-plan-focuses-on-road-safety-8127105
'Swinging sword' that drew Saanich police response turns out to be plastic: The plastic prop being used to practice tai chi, a form of exercise and meditation
timescolonist.com/local-news/swinging-sword-that-drew-saanich-police-response-turns-out-to-be-plastic-8118781
Ammonia leak at UVic building quickly contained: Problem was at Ian Stewart complex ice rink.
timescolonist.com/local-news/ammonia-leak-at-uvic-building-quickly-contained-8106874
Man accused of impersonating dental hygienist in Saanich faces fraud charge: Emmanule Osaseri faces charges of fraud under $5,000 and personation to gain ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-accused-of-impersonating-dental-hygienist-in-saanich-faces-fraud-charge-8098302
Saanich explores scrapping development cost charges for affordable housing: DCCs are fees developers pay to cover improvements to infrastructure such as sewage ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-explores-scrapping-development-cost-charges-for-affordable-housing-8090222
Saanich council speeds up handling of residential projects: The approvals brought little opposition from the community and had been handled by district staff ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-council-speeds-up-handling-of-residential-projects-8087178
Saanich moves ahead with pickleball plans for Fowler park: The plan includes six new purpose-built pickleball courts, a tennis court and other amenities at ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-moves-ahead-with-pickleball-plans-for-fowler-park-8087012
Saanich may once again deck its hall for the holidays: The event was cancelled during the pandemic and never restarted due to cost considerations ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-may-once-again-deck-its-hall-for-the-holidays-8087016
Saanich asks CRD to drop bollards on regional trails: Coun. Teale Phelps Bondaroff says the bollards can pose a hazard to trail users and make it difficult for ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-asks-crd-to-drop-bollards-on-regional-trails-8079431
Sixteen vehicles damaged in vandalism spree in Saanich: Police are looking for a suspect described as a Caucasian male in his 30s with a thin build
timescolonist.com/local-news/sixteen-vehicles-damaged-in-vandalism-spree-in-saanich-8078102
Saanich grapples with push for faster pace of change: Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock suggests the district won’t just roll over and let the forces of change — demand ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-grapples-with-push-for-faster-pace-of-change-8029505
UVic job posting for Black candidates only draws backlash: The posting is for a full-time assistant professor in the university’s school of music
timescolonist.com/local-news/uvic-job-posting-for-black-candidates-only-draws-backlash-7980375
When life back home moves on without you: Childhood is like an old house you’ve moved out of. You can’t go back in – the locks have been changed
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-when-life-back-home-moves-on-without-you/
Man arrested after smash-and-grab at Uptown mall in Saanich: An officer searching the area spotted a man hiding in the bushes near the Galloping Goose trail ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/man-arrested-after-smash-and-grab-at-uptown-mall-in-saanich-7995899
Thieves strike barely a week after gift shop opens in Saanich: It was Colleen Clare’s lifelong dream to have a gift shop, but only nine days after it opened ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/thieves-strike-barely-a-week-after-gift-shop-opens-in-saanich-7980049
UVic classes move back into David Strong Building after heating issue resolved: The university said this week that the heat and ventilation issues at the David ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/some-classes-moved-online-after-uvic-building-shuts-down-for-repairs-8068665
Faced with delays, Saanich woman heads to U.S. for cancer treatment — at a cost: Real estate agent Allison Ducluzeau, 57, says she thought she’d be dead before ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-woman-with-stage-4-cancer-turns-to-us-for-200k-treatment-after-delays-7914815
Speed limits set to drop to 30 km/h on Saanich residential roads: Lower limit could apply to 14 neighbourhood roads by spring
timescolonist.com/local-news/speed-limits-set-to-drop-to-30-kmh-on-saanich-residential-roads-7930192
Islanders among winners of B.C. citizenship medals: Recipients include a community leader in Saanich, a champion of food security from Nanaimo ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/islanders-among-winners-of-bc-citizenship-medals-8060255
Saanich dining fixture changing hands, brand: 1550s Pub Style Restaurant on Cedar Hill Cross Road has been sold to the owners of The Rack West Coast Bistro
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-dining-fixture-changing-hands-brand-8049703
Pender Island man recovering after four days in van that went down embankment: Michael Cabeldu’s ordeal ended when a group of cyclists miraculously stopped for ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/pender-island-man-recovering-after-four-days-in-van-that-went-down-embankment-7914677
Chief says Saanich officers don't feel safe because of lack of 'bodies responding to calls'
vancouversun.com/news/local-news/saanich-officers-lack-of-bodies
Driver dead after Dodge Caravan crashes into Saanich home: Saanich police said the 46-year-old woman experienced a “significant medical event” that caused the ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/driver-dead-after-dodge-caravan-crashes-into-saanich-home-7935105
Vehicle of missing man found on Beach Drive: Timothy Keeling, 38, was last seen Sunday and was last known to be in the downtown area
timescolonist.com/local-news/vehicle-of-missing-man-found-on-beach-drive-7900664
Earthquake early-warning system will provide valuable seconds, even minutes: The warning could trigger automated systems such as diverting planes from landing ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/earthquake-early-warning-system-will-provide-valuable-seconds-even-minutes-8023767
Lighted Truck Parade boasts fleet of 80 trucks decked out in holiday lights: The event collects food and donations for the Mustard Seed Street Church ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/lighted-truck-parade-boast-fleet-of-80-trucks-decked-out-in-holiday-lights-7914695
West Shore bus routes changing to serve new developments, connect to downtown: Nine bus routes will be restructured in line with customer demand and “rapidly ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/west-shore-bus-routes-changing-to-serve-new-developments-connect-to-downtown-8007092
| National Post: More than 700, some very influential, have now put their names to a letter characterizing Hamas violence as "Palestinian resistance"
nationalpost.com/opinion/canadian-lawyers-professors-signing-petitions-to-contextualize-hamas-terror
Early morning car crash injures two in rural Saanich: Police are still investigating the crash but have ruled out alcohol and other substances as a contributing ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/early-morning-car-crash-injures-two-in-rural-saanich-7994526
Driver who nearly hit protester charged with assault, dangerous driving: A video of the incident shows the man getting out of the car after driving it onto the ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/driver-who-nearly-hit-protester-charged-with-assault-dangerous-driving-7992209
Saanich's revised OCP includes buildings up to 18 storeys: Residents will have a chance to weigh in on the official community plan at a public hearing in the new ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanichs-revised-ocp-includes-buildings-up-to-18-storeys-7980365
Discovery of 72-kilometer fault line on Canada's Vancouver Island: A team of geologists, mineralogists and Earth and ocean scientists affiliated with ...
phys.org/news/2023-12-discovery-kilometer-fault-line-canada.html
Saanich looks to expand Nellie McClung library and put 10 storeys of affordable housing on top
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-looks-to-expand-nellie-mcclung-library-and-put-10-storeys-of-affordable-housing-on-top-7832949
Roadblock warriors: Dozens of police officers hit the streets to kick off the holiday CounterAttack campaign
timescolonist.com/islander/roadblock-warriors-dozens-of-police-officers-hit-the-streets-to-kick-off-the-holiday-counterattack-campaign-7949143
Tuba Christmas returns to Market Square on Saturday with a new conductor: Scott MacInnes, who studied under Tuba Christmas founder Eugene Dowling ...
timescolonist.com/christmas-fund/tuba-christmas-returns-to-market-square-on-saturday-with-a-new-conductor-7940308
Notices sent out as UVic reports tuberculosis case on campus: The university says only those who have received an email from Island Health will need to be ...
vancouversun.com/health/uvic-reports-tuberculosis-case-on-campus
'Sextortion' cases on the rise, say Saanich police: Police say they receive several reports every month, primarily involving male youths ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/sextortion-cases-on-the-rise-say-saanich-police-7941766
Saanich scraps housing study to focus on complying with new provincial rules: Instead of its “neighbourhood homes” study, staff will work on bringing Saanich’s ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-scraps-housing-study-to-focus-on-complying-with-new-provincial-rules-7936173
New chief to take helm of Saanich fire department: Mike Kaye, who has been with the department for 25 years, will assume the role of chief Feb. 1 ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/new-chief-to-take-helm-of-saanich-fire-department-7936395
Saanich nudges B.C. Hydro to reduce tree loss from power-upgrade project: Mayor Dean Murdock plans to send a second letter to the utility asking for an update on ...
timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-nudges-bc-hydro-to-reduce-tree-loss-from-power-upgrade-project-7929998
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