Kyle Slavin

Fall start for overflow tank in Haro Woods

Preliminary work is underway in Haro Woods on the Capital Regional District’s attenuation tank project.

Saanich 2014 in preview: Changes to Shelbourne yet unknown for 2014

The Shelbourne Valley in Saanich is expected to undergo major transformations in the coming decades in terms of land use and transportation

Saanich 2014 in preview: Bridging the gap, finally

In the saga that has been the Craigflower Bridge rebuild, the only thing that’s safe to assume is there are no definite timelines.

Saanich 2014 in preview: Welcome to a civic election year

Ten months from now, civic politicians around the province will be in the middle of campaigning for the Nov. 15 municipal elections.

Saanich 2014 in preview: Clay court saga resumes this month

A decision by council on a proposed clay court tennis facility behind the Cedar Hill Rec Centre will be made as early as Jan. 23

Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard shows off stacks of Saanich green bins for organic recycling that will be distributed to thousands of households starting in January. Kitchen scrap and organic waste pickup will start in April.

Saanich 2014 in preview: Garbage goes green in 2014

Not since the blue box recycling program was brought in have Saanichites been expected to change their waste disposal habits.

Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard shows off stacks of Saanich green bins for organic recycling that will be distributed to thousands of households starting in January. Kitchen scrap and organic waste pickup will start in April.

Saanich 2014 in preview: New Emily Carr library to open Jan. 6

On Monday (Jan. 6), the Greater Victoria Public Library is expected to welcome its first visitors into the new Emily Carr branch.

Saanich Coun. Susan Brice, left, Michelle Rempel, federal Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and Erik Lund, board chair at the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, stand outside the Martelli house. The nature sanctuary acquired the house from Saanich in 2012 to expand its programming, and underwent a $150,000 renovation, paid for in part by a federal grant.

Saanich celebrates federal cash

The federal government has announced it invested $125,000 through a community infrastructure fund in two Saanich-based projects

Saanich Coun. Susan Brice, left, Michelle Rempel, federal Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and Erik Lund, board chair at the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, stand outside the Martelli house. The nature sanctuary acquired the house from Saanich in 2012 to expand its programming, and underwent a $150,000 renovation, paid for in part by a federal grant.

Gorge Road shutdown for sewer lines to end Friday

Gorge Road between Admirals and Tillicum roads is expected to reopen Friday (Dec. 20) after a nearly six-month closure

Jenna Chen packs boxes as staff prepare to move the Emily Carr library collection to the new location in Uptown.

A modern home for vintage Emily Carr library

After 41 years at Saanich Plaza, branch moves to Uptown Centre

Jenna Chen packs boxes as staff prepare to move the Emily Carr library collection to the new location in Uptown.

UVic faculty clears key hurdle to forming a union

Professors and librarians will have a chance to form a union in the wake of a successful certification drive

Neil Salmond hangs decorations in his front yard, at 4091 Tuxedo Dr., which is decked out with hundreds of Christmas decorations, including a 25-foot-tall inflatable elf, a 25-foot-tall inflatable nutcracker, and a massive Santa Claus, complete with his sleigh and reindeer.

Big and bold, Christmas returns to Tuxedo Drive

Beloved display lights up Saanich neighbourhood after a year hiatus

Neil Salmond hangs decorations in his front yard, at 4091 Tuxedo Dr., which is decked out with hundreds of Christmas decorations, including a 25-foot-tall inflatable elf, a 25-foot-tall inflatable nutcracker, and a massive Santa Claus, complete with his sleigh and reindeer.

Emily Carr library closes Sunday

The Emily Carr branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library will close its doors for good Sunday before it reopens in a new location.

Man in police custody attacks visitor at psychiatric centre

Police, Island Health examine procedures, create joint committee after assault in waiting room at Archie Courtnall Centre

Saanich police officers inspect the front entrance to Thrifty Foods at Saanich Centre Tuesday afternoon, after a woman drove her vehicle into the store.

Woman handed $81 fine for driving through Saanich storefront

75-year-old Saanich woman issued ticket for driving on sidewalk after crashing vehicle through Thrifty Foods, injuring 3 people

Saanich police officers inspect the front entrance to Thrifty Foods at Saanich Centre Tuesday afternoon, after a woman drove her vehicle into the store.

Clay court tennis opponents decry loss of parkland

Saanich hosts meeting on tennis court proposal, which draws huge crowd and plenty of opinions

Lori Lelonde, owner of Your Pet Pals at Nelson Square, stands at the Craigflower Bridge construction site. She and fellow business owners in the area say the bridge project, which was originally slated to open Dec. 1, has been disastrous for business.

When will the Saanich-View Royal roadwork end?

Business owners near Craigflower Bridge feel the pinch from years of ongoing infrastructure work

Lori Lelonde, owner of Your Pet Pals at Nelson Square, stands at the Craigflower Bridge construction site. She and fellow business owners in the area say the bridge project, which was originally slated to open Dec. 1, has been disastrous for business.

Clay court proposal in Saanich a hot potato

Saanich parks staff has taken an unusually noncommittal position on a proposed clay court tennis facility at Cedar Hill Recreation

For minor crimes, police and social agencies are keen to use restorative justice, where the offender takes responsibility and tries to make amends, rather than facing a criminal record.

The grey area of criminal justice

Victoria police agencies keen to use restorative justice to avoid slow court system, promote empathy between victim and offender

For minor crimes, police and social agencies are keen to use restorative justice, where the offender takes responsibility and tries to make amends, rather than facing a criminal record.

Greater Victoria school district ends ban on Wi-Fi for K-5 grades

Schools required to consult with parents on Wi-Fi before installation