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Section of Sooke Road closed to traffic after semi-truck drags down power line (UPDATED)
BC Hydro crews are en route
Victoria student launches fundraiser after family loses home to Hurricane Dorian
"For over 12 hours, I genuinely believed my father had drowned."
Beaver Lake deemed unsafe for swimming again due to high levels of bacteria
It was closed for almost a month because of a toxic blue-green algae bloom
Island Health says bat found at Central Saanich school tested positive for rabies
Preventative rabies vaccinations have been administered to those who came in direct contact with the bat
93% of British Columbians support switch to permanent Daylight Saving Time (SURVEY)
A whopping 223,273 BC residents responded to the survey
Victoria mayor Lisa Helps claps back at Twitter trolls for spreading misinformation
"It's generating hateful emails from across the country..."
Victoria driver warns motorists of flooding on Malahat due to heavy rainfall (VIDEO)
The Ministry of Transportation responded by advising drivers to slow down
25-year-old chronic offender arrested after fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle
A total of 13 charges have been sworn against Devan Lambert
BC Transit launches $6.5 million project to install full driver doors on buses
After several assaults on bus drivers in recent years
RCMP confirm 29-year-old woman found dead at Glen Lake in Langford last week
Foul play is not suspected
BC Ferries is adding alcohol options on Victoria – Vancouver route starting late October
But only one drink per customer allowed 🍻
2-year-old cat in Oak Bay dies after being shot by pellet gun
"The person who assaulted my pet lives in our Oak Bay neighbourhood and is likely doing this to other animals."
Dozens march in downtown Victoria to protest human rights violations in Kashmir
The Muslim-majority state has been on lockdown since August 5th
BC Coroner’s Service investigating body found at Glen Lake in Langford (UPDATED)
The body was found at around 3:45 p.m. this afternoon
Police seek suspect who allegedly robbed a Saanich gas station at knifepoint
He lunged at a staff member repeatedly while holding the knife
40% of British Columbians identify long wait times as the biggest problem in health...
Other issues include shortage of doctors and nurses, and inadequate resources and facilities
Police seek witnesses after man allegedly fires handgun at Island View beach
He was promptly arrested and a handgun was seized
Toxic blue-green algae bloom at Beaver Lake is over, says Island Health
But beachgoers should be vigilant of a blue-green sheen appearing on the lake
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Friday September 6th
Beer, ribs, music, comedy - this day has it all!
Britain’s iconic RAF Red Arrows will be flying over Victoria this month (VIDEO)
Happening on September 26th!
Nanaimo RCMP searching for missing 14-year-old boy
Dominic Tom was last seen on September 1st
Former Saanich Red Barn manager faces 30 charges including voyeurism and child pornography
Matthew Schwabe is charged with filming 9 young women and girls in the staff washroom
Victoria’s 2nd annual YYJ Pajama Party is coming up this month
Onesies and eggs bennies, here we come! 🍳😍
Nanaimo RCMP searching for missing 42-year-old man
Ryan Van Haastert has been struggling with some personal issues
All Greater Victoria schools now provide free menstrual products in student washrooms
One-in-seven students miss school because they cannot afford menstrual products.
$1.5 million restoration project announced for trestle along Galloping Goose Trail
The Swan Lake Trestle will also be undergoing some safety upgrades
BC group launches campaign to end daily religious prayers at provincial legislature
They aim to get 500 people to email their local MLA about the issue
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Thursday September 5th
Take in a free movie or some swing dancing lessons!
Dairy Queen is bringing back Pumpkin Pie Blizzards across Canada this month
Summer treat + fall flavours = 😍
Police arrest suspect barricaded in Shelbourne Street residence after 9 hour standoff
The 2200-block of Shelbourne Street was closed for hours as police dealt with the situation
9 Greater Victoria communities are among the top 25 places to retire in Canada...
And the best in B.C. is Langford
BC government caps maximum rent increase at 2.6% for 2020
Equal to the province's annual rate of inflation
One last summer feast: The 2019 Esquimalt Ribfest is happening this weekend
Lip-smacking ribs, brews, live music...what's not to love?!
Section of Shelbourne Street closed due to VicPD standoff with barricaded suspect (UPDATED)
BREAKING: GVERT negotiators are attempting to speak to a man barricaded in a residence
Victoria man struggling to pay bills after getting hit by drunk driver in downtown...
He is suffering from a range of injuries and PTSD
Nanaimo RCMP searching for missing 28-year-old man (UPDATED)
Jason Schnurr is experiencing "significant personal difficulties"
BC Transit extended late-night service hours start tonight
Stayin' out late tonight! 🙌
Air Canada and WestJet cancel flights to US cities amidst Hurricane Dorian
The storm has claimed 5 lives in the Bahamas and is headed towards Florida today
Lost Thetis Lake hiker found hours after ignoring 911 dispatcher instructions
Police had to use phone tracing technology to locate them
26 photos and videos of this year’s Saanich Fair last weekend (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)
Can you spot yourself? 😃
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Tuesday September 3rd
Welcome to a short work week!
Southbound Malahat traffic backed up after jacknifed camper incident
No injuries have been reported
GoFundMe created for single mom injured in high-speed collision in downtown Victoria
Cheryl's recent divorce cleared out her savings and doctors cannot say when she'll be able to return to work
Victoria thief steals vehicle, then attempts to rob owner’s apartment on Sunday
They got her address from insurance papers left in the vehicle