Brishti Basu
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KFC Canada is getting rid of all plastic straws and bags by October 2019
Starbucks, A&W, and Subway all announced the same move last year
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Tuesday July 2nd
Keep that summer spirit soaring! ☀️
Fire crews contain 3 hectare wildfire in Saanich on Canada Day
Firefighters from multiple detachments worked together for several hours to contain the blaze
WATCH this incredible time lapse video of Victoria’s Canada Day living flag take shape...
"And that’s how the living flag 🇨🇦comes together"!
This Victoria ice cream parlour will create scholarships for Indigenous kids from sales today
The perfect way to celebrate Canada Day! 🇨🇦 🍨
Victoria Buzz will livestream the Canada Day inner harbour fireworks show tonight
Sit back and take in the show without braving the downtown traffic 🎇
Someone spray painted aggressive graffiti on a shared bike path in Brentwood Bay
The anti-cyclist sentiment is real 😬
Several Apple MacBook Pro laptops recalled in Canada due to fire hazard
There have been 5 reports of minor burns and one report of smoke inhalation in the US
Save the oceans this Canada Day at the Victoria International Marina grand opening
Fashion, ballet, fireworks, and most importantly, keeping our oceans clean 🇨🇦
Victoria Buzz will livestream the 25th annual Victoria Pride Parade
Can't make it down there? We got you! 🏳️🌈😎
One teenager hospitalized with knife wounds after altercation in Langford school yard
Police are asking anyone who caught the interaction on surveillance footage to contact them
56-year-old Washington man found guilty in murder of Saanich couple killed in 1987
It was a cold case for decades until cutting edge DNA technology found some answers
How to be a part of Victoria’s 6th annual Canada Day ‘Living Flag’
Let's make it the largest in Canada...AGAIN! 🇨🇦
BC announces $77 million investment for Vic High School seismic upgrades and expansion
The work is scheduled to begin in 2020, at which time students will be re-located to the SJ Willis Education Centre
RCMP investigate after 9 firearms stolen from Metchosin residence
8 long guns and 1 handgun
Victoria’s CHEK news brings on former CTV host Joe Perkins
While Ben O'Hara Byrne is no longer on their website
Victoria’s annual Big Gay Dog Walk is happening next week
This might just be our favourite Pride Week event 😍🏳️🌈🐾
GoFundMe created for family of toddler who was run over in driveway of Cobble...
The driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the police investigation
Nanaimo RCMP search for missing 14-year-old boy
Donovan Williams has not been seen or heard from for 7 days
Police investigate after reports of stabbing at Langford school last night (UPDATED)
The incident had nothing to do with the school or its students
BC avalanche rescue super-dog visits Victoria to launch new IMAX documentary
A story about four-legged doggy Avengers around the world, narrated by Captain America! 😍
Airbnb rental listings decrease in Victoria after 6 months of new regulations
Rental vacancy rates saw a slight increase of 0.3% in 2018
Nanaimo RCMP investigates appearance of dozens of counterfeit $100 Canadian bills
Most of the bills have the same serial number and police have identified 4-5 suspects
Victoria Police disbands Crime Reduction Unit, reassigns officers
The CRU primarily dealt with property offenders and drug traffickers
BC parents are eligible to sign up for this $1,200 provincial grant for their...
Around 40% of families leave this grant unclaimed
The 25th annual Victoria Pride Parade and Festival is just two weeks away
And we'll be livestreaming it all!! 🏳️🌈💖
6 fires in Langford this past week have been caused by discarded cigarette butts
"There's no real excuse for it"
RCMP searching for teenager who broke into Langford liquor store (UPDATED)
He was with two 15-year-old girls who have already been arrested
City of Victoria releases lineup of events for 152nd Canada Day celebrations
Yes, there will be fireworks! 🎆😍
Here’s why there are dozens of load bearing posts at Uptown parkade in Saanich
They make for an intimidating sight, but they're there for an innocent reason
West Shore RCMP seeking 32-year-old man wanted for sexually assaulting minors
Richard Tom is wanted for 8 counts of sexual offences
39-year-old man arrested for armed robbery and theft of high end rings in Nanaimo
Dustin Williams allegedly pointed a firearm at the Best Buy Liquor Store clerk before stealing money from the till
Pluto’s Diner shares sassy Instagram post announcing move to new location
"Also, F*@k condos"
New taco restaurant officially opens shop in Sidney
Fresh, homemade guac anyone? 🤤
Woman found dead following early morning apartment fire in Saanich
Two other people have been taken to the hospital with unconfirmed injuries
Crews extinguish large multi-unit apartment fire in Saanich (UPDATED)
Richmond Rd at Carrick is currently closed to traffic as crews deal with the aftermath of the fire
36-year-old woman arrested for stealing from Seaspan ferry in North Saanich
Police found and arrested her after she paddled out to a nearby sailboat
BC Ferries delays alcohol sale on vessels pending liquor license approval
They were expected to roll out beer and wine sales on select vessels this month
Victoria man sentenced to 2 years in prison for assaulting VicPD K9 service dog
PSD Uno was struck in the head and face multiple times
Starbucks has buy-one-get-one FREE coffees and frappuccinos this afternoon
Just in time for that afternoon jolt! ☕️
BC Gang Enforcement Team assisting investigation of two shootings in 48 hours on Vancouver...
So far they've checked out numerous people associated with the street-level drug trade
This online map shows you all the dog-friendly businesses in Greater Victoria
Take your fur-baby with you!!
Baby bunnies and stranded turtle rescued in Saanich
It doesn't get cuter than this 😍
Victoria youth invited to attend FREE LGBTQ2+ event to kick off Pride month
Music, food, craft tables, Drag Makeup workshops and more! 🏳️🌈
RCMP search for missing man who may be hitchhiking on Vancouver Island
They've conducted an intensive ground and air search but to no avail
80 new movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this July
So many shows, too little time!!
Canada has officially outlawed the import and export of shark fins
Canada has been the largest importer of shark fins outside of Asia
Black bear spotted in Brentwood Bay on Tuesday night
Anyone who sees the bear is asked to contact BC Conservation at 1-877-952-7277.
41-year-old man arrested for break-and-enter in North Saanich
Thanks to a collaboration between Sidney/North Saanich RCMP and Saanich Police