Author

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative

Death

A mother's 3-year quest for the truth drives reclassification of her daughter's death

Samatha’s mother, Tracy Sims challenged the competence and professionalism of BCCS investigators and VicPD in her daughter’s case.

Council

Housing advocates and residents pull no punches with Victoria City Council

Council got an earful about a crisis that’s gotten very real and very lethal in recent weeks

Council

FortisBC pitches Sooke council on keeping gas on tap in new builds

Under pressure to find customers, Fortis is pitching to Island councils—but environmentalists argue it's selling an unsustainable future

Community

John Horgan: sports fan, leader, and dad about town remembered

Thousands gathered at the Q Centre on Sunday to pay their final respects to the former premier

Policing

Impaired driving is on the rise in Saanich and Victoria

Alongside Saanich, VicPD is increasing enforcement of impaired driving as the holiday season approaches.

Disability

Tenants from Village on the Green rally for housing security

Tenants with disabilities are worried they’ll end up on the street

Housing

Cool Aid ready to launch the new Crosstown multi-use housing development

New tenants are expected to move into Crosstown sometime in February.

Events

Free and public seasonal events around the CRD this December

We’ve rounded up a host of holiday events happening across the region