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Victoria Police issue warning after three suspicious fires in a row this evening
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Vancouver Island man assaulted after confronting suspect going through his truck
Police are looking for witnesses.
RCMP still searching for missing 45-year-old Vancouver Island man last seen in March
He was last seen in Courtenay on March 20th.
Vancouver Island BFFs of over 70 years win $2 million BC/49 prize
One plans to donate some winnings to the hospital for new equipment.
Vancouver Island resident caught driving 100 km/h over the speed limit on TCH
The posted speed limit was 80 km/h. 😳
Victoria Police search for missing man who hasn’t been seen for several weeks (UPDATED)
Update: He has been located and is safe.
Impaired driver nearly drives into the Gorge Waterway Monday night
The driver has a chain-link fence to thank
One dead in Canadian Forces Snowbird crash in Kamloops
The other pilot suffered serious injuries.
Suspect still at large after man suffers life-threatening injuries in stabbing: VicPD
It occurred in the 700-block of Johnson Street.
Canada-wide arrest warrant issued for Nanaimo man
His current whereabouts are unknown.
City of Victoria passes partial vehicle ban for Beacon Hill Park this summer
In an effort to ‘pedestrianize’ the park.
VicPD investigating three suspicious fires in James Bay early Thursday morning
All within a span of around 10 minutes.
MV Coho extends sailing cancellations between Victoria and Washington until June 30
The Clipper's ferry service also remains suspended at this time.
Mount Douglas Park closed to vehicle traffic over May long weekend: District of Saanich
Playgrounds and outdoor recreation facilities in the municipality will remain closed.
West Shore RCMP locate missing 11-year-old girl (UPDATED)
She was last seen riding her bike in Metchosin.
Police arrest suspect wanted in connection with 7-Eleven robbery in Courtenay
The robbery occurred April 3rd.
VicPD seek help locating missing 64-year-old man last seen in the Topaz park area...
There is no recent photograph of the man.
One person dead following large explosion and fire at North Saanich Marina on Sunday
Two other people were injured in the explosion.
4.5 magnitude earthquake detected off coast of Vancouver Island Saturday night
There are no immediate reports of damage.
Body of a 33-year-old man found in submerged van pulled out of Cowichan Lake
An investigation into the incident is currently ongoing.
Nanaimo RCMP seek information about alleged stabbing last week
The 20-year-old victim walked to the hospital after the incident.
Two suspects evade arrest after VicPD seize colour-coded drugs and stolen property
Officers also found shotgun ammunition, two imitation firearms, and a range of stolen property
These 83 provincial parks on Vancouver Island will open for day use on May...
Campgrounds will reopen in June
10-inch metal arrow shot at vehicle near downtown Victoria
The driver found the arrow lodged into the side of their vehicle when they got home.
RCMP say Vancouver Island driver lucky to be alive after car plunges into a...
"The young man is extremely lucky to be alive."
Nanaimo convenience store sustains heavy damage in fire caused by teen shoplifters
One of them shot a tube flare at an employee who narrowly dodged the flame
Two unrelated traffic stops by Saanich police lead to drug arrests
They seized several types of narcotics, including fentanyl.
Wind warning issued for Greater Victoria as gusts expected to reach up to 80...
Strong wind gusts will pick up late this afternoon.
Victoria police ask for help in locating stolen inflatable boat
The stolen inflatable is a motorized 11-foot Avon valued at about $35,000.
Firefighters battling apartment fire in Esquimalt
Avoid the 1300-block of Esquimalt Road.
28-year-old woman stabbed during attempted robbery at Nanaimo residence
The suspect was known to the victim.
Cocaine, guns, ammunition seized in multiple raids throughout Greater Victoria
They also seized three sets of soft and hard body armour.
Sidney’s annual Thursday night street market hosted in summer cancelled due to COVID-19
Canada Day festivities, car shows and all other major events have also been cancelled.
Victoria police searching for ‘high-risk’ missing woman last heard from April 1st
Her family are very concerned about her well-being
Pandemic forces cancellation of two popular Vancouver Island music festivals
We’ll see you at the lake next year!
Nanaimo RCMP looking for missing 25-year-old pregnant woman
Her cell phone was traced to Vancouver.
Owner of downtown Victoria business pleads for help in locating stolen dog
We need to find this girl ASAP!
Victoria Police K9 service dog Zender helps capture man wanted on warrants
He has a history of fleeing from police.
Fire crews battling large brush fire in West Shore area
Multiple fire departments are on scene.
Victoria’s Canada Day celebrations officially cancelled due to coronavirus
The city may be looking at supporting smaller block parties instead
Man arrested after gunshot fired through the window of Duncan home
Investigators believe it is a targeted incident.
Two World War II era rifles stolen from Royal Canadian Legion in Langford (PHOTO)
The break-in occurred on April 7th.
Nanaimo couple thwart rental scam of home listed on Craigslist
They were able to locate the real owner of the home.
Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in serious collision with car near Nanaimo
Two other motorcyclists with the first rider were also injured in the collision.
Victoria police issue alert for ‘high-risk’ missing 26-year-old man (UPDATED)
He was last seen April 16th in the Topaz Park area.
Police across BC will now issue $2,000 fines for those found price gouging
Effective immediately!
Colwood council seeks 0% property tax increase and reduction to business tax
The city had planned to hike property taxes by 3.5% this year.