Bowker Creek overflows as heavy rain floods roads, basements

Heavy rain triggers flooding response in Saanich as crews work overnight

Saanich crews were kept busy overnight after a major rain event swept through the region Tuesday night, causing flooding in several areas.

Bowker Creek overflows as heavy rain floods roads, basements

Saanich received 81 calls for service from 7 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday, while Victoria public works dealt with over 50 calls for everything from flooding to downed trees.

CRD warns of temporary trail closures on Galloping Goose, Lochside trails due to weather

The Capital Regional District is advising cyclists and pedestrians of closures on two popular trails due to recent weather. The Galloping Goose Trail is closed in the Sooke area near Charters Trestle, around the 45 kilometre mark, due to a “landslip,” the CRD said Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Lochside Regional Trail is closed in Saanich near the intersection of Lochside Drive and Lohbrunner Road East due to flooding. “Please avoid the area,” said t…