Housing

Heat pumps eclipse solar panels in developments in the Westshore

Cost and practicality still barriers to adopting solar panel technology in homes

Local fishermen raise concerns

Plus, Sooke development, Victoria Grizzlies ownership, 365 Wrestling, and more

How residents feel about Langford's 15.6% tax hike

Plus, St. Patrick's Day events, new burger joint, community clean up, and more

Development wins and woes in Sooke

Plus, CRD water plan criticisms, 328 Taphouse closes, Crochet & Cocktails, and more

Indigenous people in Sooke now have more affordable housing options

A multi-family apartment development that prioritizes Indigenous residents has opened in Sooke

Colwood council rejects 142-unit apartment proposal

Despite reduced footprint, neighbours opposed the higher density

No shelter in the Westshore even with growing need

The communities between Victoria and Sooke offer little help for people experiencing homelessness

Westshore building codes are getting more energy efficient

Critics say more consistency is needed

Royal Bay neighbourhood still developing

Thousands more homes planned for the south side

Westshore transition housing for women & children fleeing violence

50 new homes will bring much-needed support

There won't be a tree left west of the river:’ Councillor warns Sooke's OCP has holes

Sooke’s OCP will proceed to a public hearing, despite disagreement within council and from community

The issue of housing is set to simmer ahead of Metchosin’s election