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VicPD recover stolen Alberta van with suspect still inside vehicle
The suspect is a prolific car thief.
Cyclist killed in Mill Bay collision has been identified as 11-year-old boy
A GoFundMe has been launched to support the family.
Police looking to identify two women who stole a $2K camera in Nanaimo
They were seen on camera taking the camera bag.
Comox Valley RCMP respond to two cases that would have anyone scratching their head
From goats on the loose to music that shoots..
Young cyclist killed in collision with pick-up truck towing boat in Mill Bay
"The driver is co-operating with the investigation, and initially it does not appear to be any criminality in this tragic collision."
Sooke liquor store thief arrested after swinging sword at staff
Staff followed the man and led police to him.
Massive fire at Duncan industrial park caused significant damage
The authorities are now investigating the cause of the blaze.
Penelakut Tribe confirm over 160 graves at Gulf Island residential school
A march for the children will be held August 2, in Chemainus.
Last month marked Victoria’s warmest June since records began
It also included Victoria’s coldest day on record 😕
Police watchdog notified over Comox Valley crash that hospitalized one person
It's not clear if the person who was injured was driving.
Vancouver Island caesar drink named top 10 in Canada
And it's in the running for top spot!
New $42.9 million middle school to be constructed in Saanich
The old school was constructed in 1931.
Homeless man run over by vehicle then pepper-sprayed in Nanaimo
No suspects have been arrested yet.
Two separate men reported missing from Nanaimo area
The men are aged 29 and 34, and family members are concerned for their wellbeing.
Fake gun incident on Foul Bay Road prompts warning from Oak Bay Police
Police located a 14-year-old in possession of a cap gun.
Province commits $45K to expand mental health support in BC schools
Schools can request the free online toolkit
Victoria man busted with large stash of weapons, ammunition, drugs, and cash
A 30-year-old man is facing 28 breach-related charges and a pair of drug charges.
Northwest Deuce Days has been saved and will return to Victoria next year
And a date has already been set!
RCMP dealing with ‘serious incident’ at Tim Hortons in Campbell River
There are reports a K9 dog was killed in the incident.
VicPD searching for missing 17-year-old girl last seen on Canada Day (UPDATED)
UPDATE: She has been located and is safe.
UVic fully implements report recommendations following fatal bus crash
Two students were killed on the way to Bamfield in 2019.
Saanich woman missing from mental health facility found deceased
Her death is being investigated by VicPD and the BC Coroners Service.
Police release photos of suspect wanted after vandalizing rainbow crosswalk in downtown Nanaimo
He was seen carrying a can of paint and a paintbrush.
Fatal crash closes section of Trans Canada Highway near Duncan
A pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Driver crashes into Saanich home after suffering critical medical emergency
One person was almost struck in the crash.
Flight from Victoria to Montreal added to BC’s COVID-19 exposure list
It was an Air Canada flight.
Police investigating after protestors throw Captain James Cook statue into Inner Harbour
Photo of two suspects sought have been released.
Saanich Police launch Safe Place program for victims of hate-based crime
Victims of crime can identify places of refuge based on window decals.
VicPD on scene of ongoing incident at Victoria Courthouse
Avoid the area.
Colwood man busted transporting 1 kilogram of cocaine from Vancouver to Victoria
The 26-year-old was nabbed at the ferry terminal.
RCMP investigate suspicious sudden death of two people in Parksville
There are reports the deaths are being investigated as a murder-suicide.
Wearing a mask in indoor public spaces in BC will be recommended, but not...
“Some people may choose to continue to wear a mask and that’s OK – we all need to go at our own pace.”
Saanich’s food truck program launches on Canada Day
Get your nom on at Beckwith, Cadboro-Gyro and Gorge Waterway.
Nanaimo opens cooling centre for people experiencing homelessness
It will remain open seven days a week til July 10.
Campfire ban goes into effect on Vancouver Island on Wednesday
Current conditions are expected to persist in the coming weeks.
Police investigating after man allegedly seen masturbating at Elk Lake
The alleged suspect left before officers arrived.
Officer injured after police vehicle struck in Langford
The driver of the other vehicle was also injured.
Butchart Garden closes due to the extreme heat wave in BC
And it's only going to get hotter! 🥵
Two COVID-19 immunization clinics in Victoria will close early due to heat
Island Health will contact everyone affected to rebook.
BC Ferries expanding Wi-Fi service to 14 additional terminals
The project will cover terminals including Nanaimo and several Gulf Islands.
Colwood mourns after the sudden passing of Fire Chief John Cassidy
His own detachment was called to the scene to assist. 😢
One dead following moving van crash on Highway 4 in Port Alberni
Another person in the van was uninjured.
Racist graffiti spree hits Cowichan Valley schools over the past month
Four different schools have been targeted.
Advance bookings for BC Ferries foot passengers now open
Seniors and students will have to show proper ID to claim tickets.
Saanich man busted with stolen firearm, drugs and cash after striking two police cruisers
He was caught while driving a car with the wrong licence plate.
RCMP seek rightful owner of hybrid e-bike abandoned on Salt Spring Island
Is this your bike?
Environment Canada warns of ‘dangerous heat wave’ as temperatures near 37°C in Victoria
Temps will reach 37°C on Monday!
Sooke man arrested after yelling and waving knife at hydro workers
He was also intoxicated.
VicPD seeks public assistance to find missing 19-year-old woman
She was last seen June 6th.