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Saanich Police looking for suspect in alleged sexual assault on BC Transit bus
The incident occurred on the 39 BC Transit bus route last Friday.
Victoria’s Cookie Guy announces they’re closing their doors for good
… this weekend 😢
COVID-19 outbreak at Victoria long-term care home claims two more lives
The death toll has now reached 6.
Off-duty VicPD officer attacked while walking a dog for volunteer work
The suspect accused the officer of stealing the dog.
BC health officials to resume weekly COVID-19 live updates on Tuesdays
Starting today at 1 p.m.
11 Vancouver Island schools experienced COVID-19 exposures last week
Island Health has not yet reported any of the cases.
Police incident closes section Douglas Street near Mayfair Shopping Centre (UPDATE)
The area will be closed for an extended time.
Sidney RCMP seek help locating a missing 30-year-old woman
She was last seen on Tuesday.
Dashcam captures driver dangerously passing van on shoulder of Pat Bay Highway (VIDEO)
The vehicle came very close to side-swiping the van.
BC Coroner’s Service investigating after man dies at Saanich Fair
The person went into medical distress.
Three more deaths linked to COVID-19 outbreak at long-term care home in Victoria
There have been four deaths since the outbreak began.
Comox Valley RCMP release photo of alleged assault suspect in Courtenay
He is known to fly a drone in the area.
BC drivers must stop for a school bus when lights are flashing
In both directions!
Suspect still at large after attempts to ram three people with vehicle on Dallas...
The incident sparked a large search in the Colwood area.
Massive search underway in West Shore for man who attempted to ram people with...
A suspect’s vehicle was located in Colwood.
43-year-old man charged with second-degree murder in woman’s death in Bowser
The victim and suspect were known to each other.
Police seek witnesses after early morning stabbing in Victoria on Thursday
The incident occurred in the area of Quadra Street and Pandora Avenue.
West Shore RCMP seek help locating missing mother and her 3-week-old son (UPDATED)
She left the hospital with her newborn son.
Truck drives over hood of Central Saanich police cruiser in attempt to flee traffic...
Call 911 if you spot the truck, do not approach the driver.
Police investigating early morning homicide in Victoria on Tuesday
No arrests have been made.
Two cougar sightings in Central Saanich prompt warning from police
The last sighting was reported this morning.
Outbreak declared at Victoria care home as 867 new cases reported in BC
Three staff members at Sunset Lodge in Victoria have tested positive.
Royal BC Museum announces IMAX® Victoria films for planned reopening
An Ewan Mcgregor-narrated documentary on humpback whales headlines the lineup.
Replica handgun drawn during fight on Salt Spring Island
A quick-thinking witness provided police with a detailed description of the suspect.
Woman airlifted from Salt Spring Island after moped collision
The woman had been visiting from Alberta.
Mask up: province announces return of mandatory masks with rising cases
The measure is set to take effect tomorrow, August 25.
Nanaimo RCMP ask public for help to find missing teenager
He has been missing for nearly a week.
Man arrested after threatening business and 911 call takers
He was taken into custody after an hours-long barricade.
‘It is simply not acceptable’: Campbell River RCMP slam carnival mischief
One allegedly intoxicated teenager was apparently bear-sprayed after threatening to fight people.
72-year-old woman attacked by random man in downtown Victoria
He asked the woman for change and she declined.
Sooke receives over $400,000 in funding to improve homelessness services
It's a part of a $100-million grant aimed to help local governments.
RCMP search for missing 72-year-old Vancouver Island man in Black Creek
His scooter was located, however, he was nowhere to be found.
Over 100,000 BC Hydro customers on southern Vancouver Island lose power this morning
And the number continues to climb.
66-year-old man missing after his boat was found abandoned near Port Alberni
He left his camp to get cell service on his boat.
Man arrested for brandishing knife after verbal altercation in Victoria
He was taken down a gunpoint.
US border remains closed to Canadians until at least September 21st
The border has been closed since March of last year.
Another cyclist suffers serious injuries in collision with car at Saanich intersection
The intersection of the crash scene remains closed.
Live feed shows wildfire burning out of control south of Nanaimo
The wildfire is roughly four hectares in size.
Kelowna man found dead at Nanaimo home in suspected homicide
The 30-year-old recently moved to Vancouver Island.
Over 90,000 Canadian healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 during pandemic (REPORT)
43 of those have died from the virus since last year.
Cyclist hospitalized with serious injuries after collision with vehicle in Saanich
The crash occurred near the Pat Bay Highway.
Port Alberni RCMP searching for truck that allegedly damaged rainbow crosswalk
The incident occurred last week.,
Three men fined over $1,000 after being found asleep in tent beside burning beach...
Campfire bans have been in place since June 30th
Woman randomly attacks 5-year-old boy on his birthday in downtown Victoria
The incident occurred just after 11 a.m. on Monday.
Abandoned dog found on Vancouver Island to undergo surgery in Victoria
She will need to undergo surgery in Victoria.
Western Hockey League adopts mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy
That includes the Victoria Royals.
Body of 19-year-old swimmer found in St. Mary Lake on Salt Spring Island
He was found near the area he drowned
Oak Bay Police find 26 inch sword after stopping cyclist for having no helmet...
He provided police a false name and then attempted to flee.
Oak Bay warns of poisonous death cap mushrooms popping up in municipality
They're popping up much earlier than usual.