Curtis Blandy
Staff Writer/Reporter
Nanaimo man sentenced to life in prison for drug-fuelled murder in Brentwood Bay
He killed 20-year-old Emily Caruana in 2019.
Whooo done it: Owl suspected in two Oak Bay home ‘invasions’
No call too small.
Invasive species removed from Sidney and Saanich by volunteers over long weekend (PHOTOS)
Students from Spectrum Community School helped out! 🌿
A new high-speed ferry service from Nanaimo to Vancouver is launching this summer
There will be two high-speed catamaran ferries! ⛴️
Police officer who ‘doored’ cyclist in Esquimalt being investigated by VicPD
The cyclist was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Power outage: Brake failure leads to truck crashing into hydro pole in Esquimalt Monday...
Lights are still out for some.
Crisis negotiators de-escalate hostage situation in downtown Victoria condo
The suspect faces assault charges.
Woman sought after confronting elderly man at Oak Bay home
She fled the area when a neighbour came to the aid of the man.
Nanaimo RCMP seek help locating 30-year-old woman last seen on October 20th
She was last seen at a women’s emergency shelter.
BC Ferries remembers the ‘little ferry that could’ a year after the Malahat washed...
The Klitsa packed five days of work into 72 hours.
Local woman behind ‘The Backpack Project’ continues to aid Victoria’s homeless community
Here’s how you can help.
Victoria man wanted on Canada-wide warrant could be dangerous: VicPD
Anyone who sees him should call 911.
German hiker to finish epic five-year journey on Trans-Canada Trail in Victoria this Saturday
She’ll be finishing at Clover Point.
Victoria council candidate and former Saanich mayor fined by Elections BC
The two combined fines equal $250.
Victorians beyond frustrated with Beyond Van Gogh after multiple delays
Some people are being told they won’t receive a refund.
Polls show a third of young British Columbians want to change the province’s name
Most BC residents over 55-years-old disagree.
Duncan veteran to be given France’s highest honour for his service in Dieppe Raid
He’ll receive the rank of ‘Knight of the French Order of the Legion of Honour.’
Vancouver Island puppy abandoned in planter on doorstep needs help: BC SPCA
Security footage showed the dog chasing after the vehicle as it drove away, abandoning her. 😢
Camosun students serving up two-course lunch to feed up to 300 people in need
Learning the importance of community by giving back to theirs.
72-year-old man arrested for attempting to touch teen girl in Duncan
He has since been released with conditions.
Victoria opens Emergency Weather Response warming shelters for second consecutive night
They’re located at James Bay United Church and Rock Bay Landing.
Mark your calendar: BC Parks campsites opening 2023 reservations soon
You can now book your site 4 months in advance! 🏕️
VicPD and Victoria Royals join forces for charity scrimmage at SOFMC this Sunday
And the public can skate with the players after! 🏒
Star Cinema moves into brand new theatre in the heart of Sidney
They’re back on Third Street and Sidney Avenue.
Police seek witnesses and video after double stabbing in downtown Victoria on Sunday
There have been no arrests made.
More on the way: Snowfall warning extended for parts of southern Vancouver Island
Yup, that’s snow out there! ❄️
Calling all artists: City of Victoria on the hunt for artists to create kiosk...
Your art could be seen by thousands.
BC Transit and BC Ferries offer free transportation to veterans on Remembrance Day
Wear your uniform or show your military ID to ride for free.
Police still trying to identify deceased man found near Swan Lake in Saanich
His body was found on October 12th.
It’s soup season in Esquimalt: New cafe opens up shop in former bingo hall
They’ve got sandwiches too. 🍲🥪
VicPD seek look to identify man of interest in downtown nightclub incident (UPDATED)
The incident took place on September 4th.
Construction underway on transition homes for women and children escaping violence in the Westshore
The new facility will include 50 transitional houses.
VicPD investigate targeted pepper-spray attack in Centennial Square
Police are still searching for a second suspect.
Lights, camera, action: Here’s what’s filming in and around Victoria this fall
Hallmark season is upon us. 🎄
Lisa Helps looks back on 8 years as mayor and shares hopes for new...
Mayor Marianne Alto has been sworn-in.
Saanich Police seek help in locating missing 17-year-old girl
She is considered high-risk.
Things might get loud: CFB Esquimalt installed siren for mass notification system
It can be heard in neighbouring areas. 🚨
Suspicious behaviour at View Royal bus stop warrants investigation by West Shore RCMP
The suspect brandished a knife at two young girls.
15 somber captures of Cst. Shaelyn Yang’s funeral in Richmond on Wednesday (PHOTOS)
Saanich Military Police and RCMP officers from the island were in attendance.
7 must-try sandwich shops in Victoria to celebrate National Sandwich Day
We don’t f&^# with soggy loaves! 🍞
RCMP investigating multiple shots fired at Nanaimo residence
No one was injured.
Police seek Victoria man wanted on warrant for multiple sexual assaults
He allegedly assaulted multiple women in the same night.
Province claims old-growth logging reaches record low on Vancouver Island
Logging of old-growth has declined by 42% since 2015.
Sea lions give Vancouver Island kayaker an earful and a scare in Cowichan Bay...
I wouldn’t want to be this guy! 😬
Victoria students to learn from veterans about times of war prior to Remembrance Day
Including one of the last surviving members of the Canadian Women’s Army Corps Pipe Band.
Victoria’s newly elected mayor and councillors to be sworn in this Thursday
It’ll be streamed online!