Santa Claus Parade in Victoria introduces live audio description
Nov 26, 2024 · Accessibility takes a leap in the annual holiday parade through Victoria streets with the addition of audio description. This year, the Victoria Disability Resource Centre offers live audio description at its location at Government and Belleville streets.
Q&A with Oak Bay-Gordon Head candidates - Saanich News
In the lead-up to the Oct. 19 provincial election, Black Press Media asked the candidates in Oak Bay-Gordon Head a series of three questions. What do you see as the most pressing issue for your riding, and what would you do to address it?
Victoria Humane Society fetches $2M donation for rescue …
Sep 25, 2024 · The purchase of a 38-acre property is promising a new leash on life for dogs and cats in need of a forever home. A $2 million donation from the Craig Mearns and the Mearns Family Foundation has allowed the Victoria Humane Society to purchase the land on the West Shore for a new rescue adoption centre.
Saanich explores ways to keep region’s homeless from being left …
Nov 28, 2024 · After being criticized by community members and Victoria councillors for their lack of action, Saanich ordered a report exploring ways to increase their involvement in helping the region's homeless population during extreme weather events.
VIDEO: Fire crews battle massive Saanich blaze amid high winds
Nov 20, 2024 · Quadra Street closure expected to extend into Thursday. 1 / 1 Saanich fire crews survey the damage done by a hot fire buffeted by high winds in the early hours of Nov. 20. Christine van Reeuwyk/Saanich News Advertisement
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Organizers crowdfunding for bigger, better venue for Victoria …
Nov 29, 2024 · Seedy Saturday saw 1,100 attendees last year. Seedy Saturday organizers are looking for donations to increase their capacity for the 2025 event.
Man using makeshift raft rescued from water near Oak Bay Marina
Nov 26, 2024 · A boater's attempt to paddle from shore to his sailboat using a makeshift raft ended in failure early Tuesday morning. Just before 1 a.m. on Nov. 26, police received a report of a man in the water near the Oak Bay Marina.
Saanich seeks public input on 20-year plan for Quadra-McKenzie …
Oct 24, 2024 · The District of Saanich is seeking public feedback on an ambitious draft plan that could reshape the Quadra-McKenzie area over the next two decades, with major changes proposed for transportation, housing, and commercial development.
Colin John Willis Nicholson - Obituary - Saanich - Saanich News
March 15, 1936 - December 2, 2024. In Loving Memory ~ Colin John Willis Nicholson, 88, of Victoria passed away on December 2, 2024. Son of Cecil Willis Nicholson, and Hannah Margaret Hansen.