Brendan Strain

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Sooke celebrating its 25th birthday this weekend, though its history goes back a lot further

20 hours ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

Sooke celebrating its 25th birthday this weekend, though its history goes back a lot furtherPublished: June 06, 2025 at 7:39PM EDTThe District of Sooke will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its incorporation this weekend. (CTV News)
Victoria dog owner has a warning for others after being chased by an angry deer

2 days ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

Victoria dog owner has a warning for others after being chased by an angry deerPublished: June 04, 2025 at 7:16PM EDTVictoria resident Katherine Lafferty has a warning for others after she and her dog were stalked by an angry deer near Cook Street Village on Monday.
RCM-SAR Oak Bay looking for new volunteers to keep boaters safe

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

RCM-SAR Oak Bay looking for new volunteers to keep boaters safePublished: May 30, 2025 at 6:38PM EDTFrom left to right: Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue volunteers Martin Hoffman, James Dranchuk and Justin Stephenson.
Ocean Week Victoria kicks off Sunday

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

Ocean Week Victoria kicks off SundayPublished: May 27, 2025 at 7:41PM EDTAn annual, week-long event highlights the importance of our oceans and the work being done locally to protect them.
Vancouver Island’s View Royal pushes for a slower approach to growth

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

View Royal is sandwiched between the larger Vancouver Island communities of Colwood, Langford and Saanich. It has a much smaller population than all of its closest neighbours, with around 13,500 residents. Sid Tobias, the Mayor of View Royal, refers to the town as a “modern bedroom community.” It is quaint and surrounded by nature, yet most commuters in the southern region of Vancouver Island travel through it every day.
‘I’m seeing stability’: Vancouver Island seeing a ‘balanced’ real estate market

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

Spring is generally known as the busiest time of year in real estate. This year, Vancouver Island is seeing a “balanced” market, according to local experts. Paula Smith and her family own a home in Esquimalt. It’s currently getting a makeover with a decluttering and a new paint job. “We’re confident that if we time it right and price it right, that we will hit the market and some other family will make this home their own,” said Smith. The family hopes to have it listed by the end of the month.
Development community concerned as tariffs affect building materials on Vancouver Island

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

Housing supply and affordability are major concerns for many on Vancouver Island, and there’s a new factor that could negatively affect construction – Canada’s counter-tariffs on U.S. building materials. Joshua Farquharson, the general manager of Windsor Plywood Victoria, said he’s beginning to see the repercussions of the trade war. “We’ve had tariffs now on three orders, but I think there is more coming down the pipeline,” said Farquharson.
Greater Victoria Filipino community in mourning following Lapu Lapu Festival attack

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

The Filipino community on Southern Vancouver Island is mourning after the horrific attack on Saturday night in Vancouver at the Lapu Lapu Filipino Festival. An SUV plowed through a pedestrian-packed street, injuring dozens and killing 11. The oldest victim was 65 while the youngest was just five years old. Melissa Badua, president of the Bayanihan Cultural Housing Society, says everyone in her community is feeling overwhelmed.
City-owned medical clinic on Vancouver Island seeing recruitment success

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

Colwood resident Sabrina Mori is one of more than an estimated 700,000 British Columbians that is not attached to a family physician, although she is optimistic. “I’m on the provincial list in the case something comes up,” said Mori, referring to the Health Connect Registry, which matches people with doctors who are taking new patients when spots become available. So far, she hasn’t had any luck.
Food Banks Canada calling on party leaders to make food insecurity an election issue

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

As federal party leaders travel the country laying out their vision for the next four years if elected, one national non-profit leader says a crucial issue is being ignored. Kirstin Beardsley, the CEO of Food Banks Canada, says food insecurity is not being discussed – despite repeated reports about an alarming increase in foodbank use across the country. “What we’re not hearing is any party take a proactive approach to reducing food insecurity in Canada,” said Beardsley.

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Articles

Sooke celebrating its 25th birthday this weekend, though its history goes back a lot further

Victoria dog owner has a warning for others after being chased by an angry deer

RCM-SAR Oak Bay looking for new volunteers to keep boaters safe

Ocean Week Victoria kicks off Sunday

Vancouver Island’s View Royal pushes for a slower approach to growth

‘I’m seeing stability’: Vancouver Island seeing a ‘balanced’ real estate market

Development community concerned as tariffs affect building materials on Vancouver Island

Greater Victoria Filipino community in mourning following Lapu Lapu Festival attack

City-owned medical clinic on Vancouver Island seeing recruitment success

Food Banks Canada calling on party leaders to make food insecurity an election issue

Journalists covering the same region

Sabinna Pierre

Ashley Grams

Lizzy Acker

Wright Gazaway

Bonnie Silkman

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