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Sooke's fire chief to depart; deputy chief to take top job

Sooke's fire chief to depart; deputy chief to take top job

Fire Chief Ted Ruiter, who has been in the role since 2021, will leave July 19 for Canmore, Alta.
Forested waterfront property on Galiano preserved as nature reserve

Forested waterfront property on Galiano preserved as nature reserve

The 42-hectare property, dubbed the Talking Trees Nature Reserve, is expected to open to the public in 2025
Volunteer group continues search for man who went missing in Youbou

Volunteer group continues search for man who went missing in Youbou

Nicholas Marion, 38, was last seen June 30 at 6:30 a.m. leaving a family friend鈥檚 home at 1149 Youbou Rd., after saying hewas going for a walk.
Responders won't go to 900-block of Pandora without police, after incident where paramedic hurt

Responders won't go to 900-block of Pandora without police, after incident where paramedic hurt

After a man who reportedly kicked a paramedic in the face became violent while being arrested, a crowd swarmed police, prompting a huge police response Thursday
More fires ignited by lightning, as fireworks spark fire in Nanaimo

More fires ignited by lightning, as fireworks spark fire in Nanaimo

A brush fire caused by youths setting off fireworks at a popular park in Nanaimo has the city's mayor on edge about the province's vulnerability to wildfires as the season heats up.
'Urgency of our efforts': Overdose death of UVic student has led to safety changes at Ontario schools

'Urgency of our efforts': Overdose death of UVic student has led to safety changes at Ontario schools

Ontario Education ministry tells universities and colleges to update overdose prevention policies after Sidney McIntyre-Starko鈥檚 death.
Losing multiple family members in an instant: Deadly crashes spike in sa国际传媒 summer road trip season

Losing multiple family members in an instant: Deadly crashes spike in sa国际传媒 summer road trip season

Several families were lost in an instant on sa国际传媒 roads this week.
Be aware of algae blooms if swimming at affected lakes: experts

Be aware of algae blooms if swimming at affected lakes: experts

Blue-green algae do not always contain the toxins that can give people headaches and abdominal pain if the water is ingested
After 113 years, Royal sa国际传媒 Museum hands back chief's seat to coastal First Nation

After 113 years, Royal sa国际传媒 Museum hands back chief's seat to coastal First Nation

The massive hand-carved seat was made by Captain Richard Carpenter and was used in potlatch ceremonies before it came into the museum鈥檚 possession in 1911.
Royal Roads to offer programs on Salt Spring after $9.93M land donation

Royal Roads to offer programs on Salt Spring after $9.93M land donation

The gift, from the estate of the late Susan Bagley Bloom, includes two acreages on the island near Beddis Beach, along with a home.