Brendan Strain

Water is said to be our most important natural resource, but a warming climate and rising population on Vancouver Island mean managing our reserves can be a delicate balance.

In a quiet but significant shift, Victoria's Department has changed what 911 calls it will respond to, now skipping less serious medical emergencies.

The B.C. SPCA says British Columbia’s affordability crisis is pushing more pet owners to rely on pet food banks, just as donations are drying up.

Pickleball enthusiasts on southern Vancouver Island can rejoice; Victoria is getting the first of its kind, a pickleball festival.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will return to the skies over Victoria this summer for what will be the team's final performances on Vancouver Island before its iconic Tutor jets are retired.

A downtown Victoria restaurant is adjusting menu prices in response to rising food costs, raising some items while lowering others in an effort to balance affordability with quality.

Canada will purchase 12 new submarines, with South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean currently competing against German manufacturer TKMS for the lucrative contract.

Thetis Lake Regional Park is considered one of the crown jewels in the Capital Regional District's network of 34 parks and four regional trails, but not all of its five-kilometre main loop is accessible for every visitor.

A major redevelopment project at Camp Shawnigan has stalled after a $10-million federal grant application was denied, delaying upgrades to the long-running accessibility-focused camp.

A long-awaited youth health and wellness centre is coming to the West Shore, alongside dozens of new child-care spaces, as the City of Langford