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June 10 - The worst intersections in Greater Victoria
The 7 candidates of Sooke's byelection. Kimberly Proctor murderer denied full parole.
Capital Daily Team
June 10, 2025
Good morning !
Today we’re sharing ICBC’s crash data for Greater Victoria. Once again, Saanich has the highest number of collisions in the region due to the location of the Pat Bay and TC highways.
Many of the riskiest spots fall where drivers turn on or off the highways—if these areas are part of your daily route, you may want to be extra mindful.
— Robyn
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NEWS
Top 10 dangerous intersections in Greater Victoria
A crash that resulted in injuries last year at Victoria’s most dangerous intersection. Photo: VicPD
The Island’s most dangerous intersection between 2020 and 2024 was in Saanich, where Douglas and McKenzie meet, just before the turnoff onto the Pat Bay Highway, according to figures released by ICBC. There were 373 crashes over four years (of which 155 resulted in injuries or death). In 2024 alone, the intersection was the scene of 87 crashes.
Langford had the second worst intersection in Greater Victoria for collisions over the four-year period: Millstream at the Trans-Canada Highway recorded 283 crashes, with 121 casualties (injuries or deaths). In 2024, this intersection had 65 crashes, putting it at No.5 for most on the Island.
Victoria’s worst intersection—with 263 crashes between 2020 and 2024—was the four-way crossing of Douglas, Hillside, Government, and Gorge. Although it had the highest crash rate for Victoria, it didn’t have the city’s highest number of casualties—Blanshard and Finlayson topped that list with 76.
Colwood had no intersections in Greater Victoria’s top 10 crashes, but it did crack the top 10 for injuries, with the intersection of Island Highway, Ocean Boulevard, Wale Road, and the Galloping Goose Trail recording 80 casualties over the four-year period.
Nanaimo had the most intersections among the Island’s top 10 for crashes in 2024 with five, followed by Saanich with three, and Langford with two. ICBC said there were 11, 612 vehicle collisions on the Island last year, which injured 5,365 people. Fatalities are only recorded up to 2023; 11 deaths occurred that year.
All crashes (2020-2024:)
Douglas St & Mckenzie Ave & Patricia Bay Hwy (Saanich): 373
Millstream Rd & Trans-Canada Hwy & Veterans Memorial Pky (Langford): 283
Blanshard St & Saanich Rd & Turning Lane (Saanich): 264
Douglas St & Hillside Ave & Government St & Gorge Road (Victoria): 263
Patricia Bay Hwy & Sayward Rd (Saanich): 237
Boleskine Rd & Douglas St & Saanich Rd (Saanich): 232
Mckenzie Ave & Quadra St (Saanich): 230
Admirals Rd & Hunter St & Mckenzie Ave & Trans-Canada Hwy (Saanich): 219
E Rail Trail & Goldstream Ave & Veterans Memorial Pky (Langford): 218
Douglas St & Finlayson St (Victoria): 207
Casualties (crashes resulting in injuries or deaths):
Douglas St & Mckenzie Ave & Patricia Bay Hwy (Saanich): 155
Millstream Rd & Trans-Canada Hwy & Veterans Memorial Pky (Langford): 121
Patricia Bay Hwy & Sayward Rd (Saanich): 106
Blanshard St & Saanich Rd (Saanich): 93
Admirals Rd & Admirals Rd Offramp (Saanich): 91
E Rail Trail & Goldstream Ave (Langford): 86
Boleskine Rd & Douglas St & Saanich Rd (Saanich): 85
Mckenzie Ave & Quadra St (Saanich): 83
Galloping Goose Trail & Tillicum Rd & Trans-Canada Hwy (Saanich): 82
Galloping Goose Trail & Island Hwy & Ocean Blvd & Wale Rd (Colwood): 80
⚠️ Capital Bulletin
Island wildfires: The wildfire near Port Alberni is now being held after growing to 23.51 ha yesterday. Another out-of-control wildfire was detected yesterday outside of Campbell River; it grew to 4 ha by midnight. [BC Wildfire]
Richmond closed from Newton to Haultain, today and tomorrow, for paving. 7:30am-3pm. [City of Victoria]
Hwy 4 closed 9am-3pm tomorrow to remove debris from 2023's fire and landslide. [BC Gov]
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NEWS
Sooke byelection: 7 candidates compete for single seat
Sooke Municipal Hall. Photo: District of Sooke
The district has confirmed the candidates vying to take over its vacant council seat for the final 15-odd months of the term. They are, in alphabetical order:
Shaun Burns, a startup worker who moved to Sooke from Langford as a new homeowner in 2022
Nick Dickinson-Wilde, an East Sooke small business owner, web developer, and karate instructor. He is a longtime volunteer for Green parties and has stood as a BC Green candidate for MLA and MP in Delta ridings
Herb Haldane, a 2008-2014 Sooke councillor who ran unsuccessfully for mayor and did not regain his seat in 2018 and 2022. He also ran for MLA last year with BC United
Nathan McKeown, a recent Royal Roads grad
Elaine Price, a recently retired nurse and health-care operations director who is a past president of the BC Care Providers Association board
Helen Ritts, a board member of the Friends of Sooke Park, who campaigned last year to prevent a Murray Rd. Park from being rezoned for a proposed health and wellness centre
Katherine Strongwind, a Sooke Chamber of Commerce member who has worked as an executive director for the Songhees Nation and the Treaty One Nation. She also founded a Sixties Scoop survivor advocacy nonprofit
Voting dates:
Advance voting: Wed. July 2 & 9 at council chambers
Special voting for assisted living & complex care residents: Thu. July 3 at Ayre Manor
General election: Sat. July 12 at Ed Milne school
Long wait to fill seat
With these July dates, a replacement for Dana Lajeunesse will not be chosen until nearly nine months after the BC election that elevated him to MLA. This delay was mainly due to the uncertain timing of the federal election, in which Mayor Maja Tait was a candidate. The district was wary of having to hold a second byelection if Tait's seat also needed to be filled.
Ultimately, Tait lost to Stephanie McLean, who surged in on a nationwide Liberal wave, and only Lajeunesse's seat remained empty. The council set this July 12 date shortly after the federal result, on staff recommendation. A referendum on infrastructure spending has also been under consideration, but the district is now mainly targeting the 2026 municipal election for its timing.
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🗞️ In Other News
Young boy accused of throwing food at Saanich Tim Hortons gets knuckle sandwich from senior man
Police want to speak with witnesses to the mid-April incident at Saanich Plaza, which has attracted 11 million+ views after video of the altercation was posted online. It shows an older gentleman striking a youth who is sitting with three girls at a booth. The caption suggests the youth was throwing food at patrons, including at the man’s wife. A second man walks up to defuse the situation, but a third comes to the booth and slaps the boy. [Times Colonist]
One of Kimberly Proctor’s murderers is denied full parole
The horrific murder happened in 2010: Kimberly Proctor was 18 when she was lured, sexually assaulted, and killed in Langford. Cameron Moffat, now 33 and 17 at the time, and Kruse Wellwood, who was 16, then set her body on fire and left it under a bridge on the Galloping Goose. On June 2, the Parole Board ruled Moffat was still a threat to society, refusing him the reprieve. In Feb., 2023, the board turned down Wellwood’s request for day parole. [CHEK]
Note left on car after fender-bender is an admittance of responsibility, says BC court
A woman’s 10-word apology reading, “I dinged your back passenger door / happy to pay for!” and included a phone number, is a legal agreement to pay for the repairs, BC’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has ruled. The decision—stemming from a 2023 incident and posted online on Fri.—constituted a legal agreement to foot the bill. The woman was ordered to reimburse the victim’s $500 ICBC deductible and pay $125 in tribunal fees and $34.35 in interest. [CTV]
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🗓️ Things to do
💐 Lavender Festival: Take in the sights and smells of the floral market at Bilston Creek Farm today. 10am-10pm. [Info]
☕ Coffee with the Mayor: Have coffee or tea with Metchosin Mayor Marie-Therese Little at Metchosin Council Chamber today. 2-4pm. [Info]
🎷 School of Contemporary Music Faculty Concert: Catch this lively showcase, led by Daniel Lapp, at Alix Goolden Hall tonight. 7:30pm. [Info]
🛍️ Oak Bay Night Market: Oak Bay Village will transform into a market filled with artisanal goods, fresh produce, and crafts tomorrow. 4-8pm. [Info]
🍺 Beer and Hymns: Raise a glass and raise your voice at Christ Church Cathedral. Fri. 7:30-9pm. [Info]
🎶 Fernfest: A free outdoor community gathering with live music and local food and drink in Fernwood Square. Sat. & Sun. [Info]
💃 Passion and Performance Spring Showcase: Students of the dance school will present their work at McPherson Playhouse. Sat. 6pm. [Info]
👀 In Case You Missed It
Monday’s headlines: Summer McIntosh sets world record in Saanich pool; First major area wildfire of the season is burning in Port Alberni; Which ships are anchored nearby. [June 9]
Out-of-control Port Alberni fire likely human caused: BC Wildfire Service. [CTV]
Century-old heat records broken on the Island and southern BC over the weekend. [CHEK]
Lordy Lordy, look who’s 40: Beacon Hill Park Children’s Farm, and there’s a party on Thu. [Times Colonist]
Summer recreation registration opened yesterday for City of Victoria programs.
Bowker Creek Blueprint Open House today (drop-in 3-7pm) at Camosun Lansdowne. [Info]
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