“Victoria readers loved seeing their community in Blood on the Breakwater, and they sent me many suggestions for the second book." — Jean Paetkau

James Bay Neighborhood Association said speeding often occurs on certain streets when cruise ships are in port—even when the posted limit is a robust 50 km/hr.

A unique structure on Hollywood Crescent was feted by historians and politicians earlier this month

The CRD quotes the Lifesaving Society's estimate that it could cost approximately $270K per beach to staff lifeguards from May through September or $1.35M for lifeguards on the region’s five busiest beaches.

Competing for space on regional trails, e-bike user numbers are on the rise.

Her publisher, Random House Canada said Munro died Mon. in her home in Port Hope, Ont.

Also new this year is a park-and-ride with a shuttle (by donation) leaving the parking lot on Canteen every 30 minutes. There’s also a bike valet with all donations going toward sports groups at Esquimalt High.

The Wain Park pickleball court was officially closed effective as of 7:30 yesterday morning, mere hours after an overflow crowd packed the city council’s chamber, many there to appeal the closure.