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Narrow escape from murder plot inspired ex-police chief鈥檚 interest in meditation

Narrow escape from murder plot inspired ex-police chief鈥檚 interest in meditation

Les Sylven, who served as Central Saanich chief, earned his PhD from UVic based on a study of meditation that began soon after he was targeted in a murder-suicide plot as a first-year cop
Mayor supports Crystal Pool project but senses public hesitation

Mayor supports Crystal Pool project but senses public hesitation

City council has voted to hold a referendum; residents will decide whether the $200-million-plus project can go ahead.
As Saanich Peninsula Hospital turns 50, it makes a promise to Indigenous communities

As Saanich Peninsula Hospital turns 50, it makes a promise to Indigenous communities

Many First Nations people have had a difficult relationship with the health-care system.
Person rescued from Langford Lake in critical condition

Person rescued from Langford Lake in critical condition

Langford Fire Chief Chris Aubrey said the department鈥檚 fire rescue boat was deployed around 2 p.m. for a water rescue at Langford Lake.
Photos: On the town: Open house at new fire hall, FernFest, Pride in Sidney

Photos: On the town: Open house at new fire hall, FernFest, Pride in Sidney

New Victoria fire hall opened in 2023 on Johnson Street.
Renewable energy hub: Hydro, solar, hydrogen in one place

Renewable energy hub: Hydro, solar, hydrogen in one place

A rooftop solar array powers both the hydrogen fuelling station and nearby electric vehicle charging stations, according to the University of sa国际传媒
Cyclist hospitalized following crash with vehicle on Johnson Street Bridge

Cyclist hospitalized following crash with vehicle on Johnson Street Bridge

A cyclist was taken to the hospital following a collision with a motor vehicle on the Johnson Street Bridge on Saturday morning. A sa国际传媒
Missing sa国际传媒 boater found dead

Missing sa国际传媒 boater found dead

Two men fell into water while doing doughnuts in small boat
Pea-size hail pounds sa国际传媒's south coast

Pea-size hail pounds sa国际传媒's south coast

Reports about hail from White Rock, South Surrey, North Vancouver and South Vancouver
Delay in getting in to see a doctor almost cost Victoria writer his leg

Delay in getting in to see a doctor almost cost Victoria writer his leg

After having no luck with walk-in clinics, Urgent and Primary Care Centres and virtual care, Mark Leiren-Young ended up in ER with an infection that was at first thought to be flesh-eating disease