Premier Gordon Campbell says 'global unanimity' isn't necessary to take action on climate change. VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell heads to the United Nations climate conference in Denmark next week to talk up B.C.'s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A cyclist avoided serious injury in a collision with a car Dec. 3. The car and bike collided near the intersection of Lands End and Cloake Hill roads around 3:30 p.m.
The Sidney Lions Food Bank is always in need of food. At this time of year, it’s particularly concerned about Christmas and the post-Christmas barren shelves.
All three councils on the Peninsula will consider creating a task force to deal with derelict boats.
Residents should be wary of fake canvassers as the Christmas fundraising crunch hits.
Local food production should get a boost from new provincial tax assessment rules before next year’s tax rolls are drawn up, said Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard.
Housing starts and prices for commodities such as lumber are showing signs of recovery. VICTORIA – B.C. is emerging from its economic slump with a small improvement in growth projections for 2010, according the latest report from the B.C. Economic Forecast Council.
Housing starts and prices for commodities such as lumber are showing signs of recovery. VICTORIA – B.C. is emerging from its economic slump with a small improvement in growth projections for 2010, according the latest report from the B.C. Economic Forecast Council.
VICTORIA – The B.C. Nurses' Union is in for a battle in its effort to take over representation of more than 5,000 licensed practical nurses, says the president of the Hospital Employees' Union.
Peninsula Soccer eagerly anticipates a long-awaited new clubhouse at Blue Heron Park. Like many sports clubs they’ve been set back by gaming grant cutbacks.
Police are investigating after what appeared to be fresh damage was noticed on the vehicle of an allegedly impaired driver. Central Saanich Police responded to a call regarding a possibly impaired driver near Island View Road and Highway 17 on Nov. 28. They stopped a vehicle, southbound on the highway near Keating X Road. Investigation resulted in an impaired charge, 24-hour suspension and ...
Fire service on the Peninsula is healthy say all three municipalities.
Central Saanich will amend its Official Community Plan to include long-term targets for community-wide reduction for greenhouse gas emissions.
others also read... A small group took over Saanich Gulf Islands MP Gary Lunn's constituency office in Sidney this morning (Dec. 2).