Nanaimo & North Island News10m ago

Victoria Times Colonist | VicPD seeking dashcam footage related to string of arsons

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/vicpd-seeking-dashcam-footage-related-to-string-of-arsons-12241907

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VicPD seeking dashcam footage related to string of arsons

Police request recordings that may have captured activity in the 1200-block of Johnson Street in the early morning of April 20.

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Nanaimo & North Island News10m ago

Victoria Times Colonist | Saanich votes to keep 240-unit UVic housing project alive

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-votes-to-keep-240-unit-uvic-housing-project-alive-12241599

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Saanich votes to keep 240-unit UVic housing project alive

The vote means a $178-million student housing project, delayed when the province pulled the funding from its 2026 budget, remains alive.

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Nanaimo & North Island News10m ago

Victoria Times Colonist | Oak Bay Tea Party parade cancelled for this year

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/oak-bay-tea-party-parade-cancelled-for-this-year-12240597

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Oak Bay Tea Party parade cancelled for this year

Organizers cited rising operational costs, a shortage of volunteers, and new safety guidelines.

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Nanaimo & North Island News10m ago

Victoria Times Colonist | Saanich to explore incentives for medical clinics in developments

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-to-explore-incentives-for-medical-clinics-in-developments-12239827

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Saanich to explore incentives for medical clinics in developments

Council directed staff to consider adding clinics as eligible amenities for density bonuses and to explore other incentives, including exemptions from related charges.

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Nanaimo & North Island News10m ago

Victoria Times Colonist | Gordon Head weight room re-opens after lengthy repairs

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/gordon-head-weight-room-re-opens-after-lengthy-repairs-12239933

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Gordon Head weight room re-opens after lengthy repairs

Saanich said on Tuesday the weight room started regular operations that day, aligning with the facility’s hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Nanaimo & North Island News10m ago

Victoria Times Colonist | Infrastructure pressure looms as Saanich approves 2026 budget

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/infrastructure-pressure-looms-as-saanich-approves-2026-budget-12238933

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Infrastructure pressure looms as Saanich approves 2026 budget

Saanich council passes budget with a 5.35% property tax hike, but warns tougher costs lie ahead.

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Nanaimo & North Island News10m ago

Victoria Times Colonist | Saanich police seek help finding missing Indigenous teen

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-police-seek-help-finding-missing-indigenous-teen-12241460

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Saanich police seek help finding missing Indigenous teen

The 16-year-old was last seen about 4:30 p.m. Monday.

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Nanaimo & North Island News10m ago

Victoria Times Colonist | Accused in Pandora Avenue stabbing intended to kill stranger, Crown argues

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/accused-in-pandora-avenue-stabbing-intended-to-kill-stranger-crown-argues-12241589

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Accused in Pandora Avenue stabbing intended to kill stranger, Crown argues

Robert Henry Travers, 66, told the story he wanted to tell about why he stabbed 21-year-old Jayden Gauthier outside a Victoria hostel, the Crown prosecutor said.

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Two Australian states prepare to resettle children from Syrian detention camp with most bound for Melbourne
By Nino Bucci and Tom McIlroy

Four women and nine children expected to return to Australia on Thursday with all apart from a mother and her child expected to go to Victoria

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/06/islamic-state-linked-australian-children-syria-states-resettle-ntwnfb

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Two Australian states prepare to resettle children from Syrian detention camp with most bound for Melbourne

Four women and nine children expected to return to Australia on Thursday with all apart from a mother and her child expected to go to Victoria

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Two Australian states prepare to resettle children from Syrian detention camp with most bound for Melbourne

Four women and nine children expected to return to Australia on Thursday with all apart from a mother and her child expected to go to Victoria

The Guardian