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Sooke RCMP seeking man who offered licorice to group of kids
Sooke RCMP are looking to speak with a man who offered licorice to a group of young kids on Steeple Chase in Sooke -...
Police looking for missing 58-year-old male last seen August 25
Victoria police are hoping the public can assist them in locating missing 58-year-old Thurles Loughran.
He was reported missing on August 25; officers are concerned...
Frustrated Empress Hotel workers serve 72-hour strike notice
Growing frustrations about staffing levels have forced Unifor Local 4276, the union representing about 500 workers at the Empress Hotel, to serve 72-hour strike...
New program set launch at Uptown to encourage girls to celebrate their individuality
Uptown and Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada have teamed up to offer BeYou – a campaign designed to encourage girls to celebrate their individuality...
ICBC basic insurance rates may increase by 4.9% because of rising number of claims
ICBC is seeking a 4.9 per cent increase to basic insurance rate, if approved, this will mean an average increase of $3.50 per month...
Snake sssssafely removed from Victoria drain
The 5-foot long corn snake holed up in a Victoria drain pipe has finally been caught.
City of Victoria crews were investigating a sinkhole at...
UPDATED: 1.5 hectare Bamberton fire has been contained
Update: The wildfire near Bamberton has been contained and crews are on scene today mopping up.
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The Coastal Fire Centre now reports the Mill...
Man confuses staff member in a way that he was able to obtain the...
VicPD investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in relation to a fraud that occurred on August 16th.
Victoria police were...
Long time morning radio host at 107.3 Kool FM has been let go, station...
Robin Farrell, a wake-up regular in the Victoria area for over a decade has been fired from KOOL-FM, all mention of her has been...
5 tips to avoid heat stress or heat stroke during work: WorkSafeBC
With high temperatures continuing through the week for much of Vancouver Island, WorkSafeBC is alerting employers and workers of an increased risk of developing...
Police believe there are more sexual assault victims of former teacher and youth badminton...
VicPD Special Victims Unit investigators are searching for additional victims after arresting a 70-year-old Victoria man for a series of sexual assaults that took...
Skutz Falls Forest Service Road will close temporarily for new bridge
The Skutz Falls Forest Service Road will be completely closed for about a month as crews work to replace an aging bridge.
The existing 53-metre-long...
First ever CIS football game played on Vancouver Island: UBC Thunderbirds vs Manitoba...
The UBC Thunderbirds and Manitoba Bison will kick off their 2016 season in an exhibition game at Westhills Stadium in Langford.
The game will be...
$72 million Mayfair Shopping Centre expansion revealed (PHOTOS)
Ivanhoé Cambridge announced today that it will invest $72 million to expand and redevelop Mayfair Shopping Centre.
The shopping centre will see an expansion of an...
Saanich Fair adds traffic controllers to alleviate traffic jam experienced last year
The 149th Saanich Fair is around the corner and like last year organizers are anticipating record crowds.
With the growth comes growing pains, and they...
Prolific B&E suspect nabbed for dozen or more break-ins in Saanich
Saanich police have nabbed a man responsible for a dozen or more break-and-enters in Saanich.
Saanich Police say they have received nine reports of break-ins ...
Become a billet family for the WestShore Rebels
The WestShore Rebels are looking for billet families for the 2016 season.
Organizers say they have some outstanding young men that may not be able...
Suspect sought in early morning sexual assault in Nanaimo
Nanaimo RCMP are searching for a suspect after a 19-year-old woman was grabbed from behind then groped by an unknown male.
The incident happened around 5...
Coroner identifies drowning victims on Salt Spring Island
The BC Coroners Service has released the names of two men who died following a swimming incident on Saltspring Island.
Masashi Shintani and Ryo Yamaguchi...
Update: Two youths in custody after volunteer shot in head with pellet gun in...
Sidney North Saanich RCMP say that around 1 a.m. Sunday morning a volunteer was shot in the head with a pellet gun.
Police say the...
Letter to the buzz: Chrismans show the ugly side of social media
Written by Tom Tucker:
I felt compelled to write about the recent blog posted by some visitors to The Butchart Gardens, I have worked with...
Super Summer Kids Day is Victoria’s greatest gathering of Superheroes
Enjoy an epic day full of fun activities for the kids and a room full of superheroes all in support of the BC Children’s...
Victoria Royals training camp schedule released – on-ice sessions open to the public
The Victoria Royals have released the schedule for their 2016 draft, rookie, and main training camps set to take place at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.
During...
Campbell River man charged with animal cruelty after beating dog
A Campbell River man accused of beating a dog has been charged with animal cruelty following a BC SPCA investigation.
Tyrone Roberts is accused of...
B.C. Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan stepping down
BC Ferries has announced today that Mike Corrigan is stepping down as the president and CEO of BC Ferries when his term is up...
List of road closures for this weekend’s Tour de Victoria
There will be many road closures around the capital region this Sunday as about 1,500 cyclist from all over enjoy world-class cycling routes and...
Four reasons to download the 4Lounge APP (CONTEST)
In case you haven’t tried the 4Lounge app yet, here’s a sneak preview of what you’ve been missing out on.
Finding a place to go...
Woman assaulted while jogging through Condor Park in Comox
Comox Valley RCMP are investigating the assault of a woman while she was jogging through Condor Park in Comox.
The assault happened around 10:30am on...
ABC Country Restaurant on Douglas Street is now Ricky’s All Day Grill
A staple restaurant on the corner of Burnside and Douglas Street has changed its name and overhauled the look inside.
The former ABC Country Restaurant...
Johnson Street bridge closed to vehicles for 24 hours this weekend
Johnson Street bridge will be closed to vehicles for 24 hours this weekend, while crews install the new pedestrian bridge that will cross above...
Police search rural property following tip on a 23-year investigation into missing Courtenay girl
A 23-year-old investigation continues into the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl who went missing from Courtenay on August 2nd, 1993.
Lindsey Nicholls was last seen...
Child dies after being hit by vehicle in Parksville resort
A four-year-old girl has died in Parksville after she was hit by a vehicle while riding a skateboard.
The incident happened around 2:30pm at Paradise...
Police make arrest in Saanich Subway robbery
A 21-year-old Saanich man has been arrested for the armed robbery of a Subway restaurant in the 4100 block of Wilkinson Road on Sunday.
He...
Police looking to identify a person believed to have started fire near Victoria’s waterfront
Victoria police are looking to identifying a man they say is of interest to them, following an arson in Reeson Park on August 2nd.
Shortly...
Tent city is officially shut down as crews work through the night to clean...
Large spotlights were brought in and crews worked through the night to remove remaining structure and debris from Tent City.
"We have now provided or...
Elderly woman in serious condition after being struck by an SUV in crosswalk
An elderly woman was rushed to hospital in serious condition after being hit by an SUV while using a crosswalk in Saanich on...
Duncan man missing after going for walk in the woods
Police say 63-year-old Daniel (Danny) Joseph was last seen walking into the woods near the 4300 block of Webdon Road last night around 8:00pm....
RCMP issue statement on potential terrorist threat in Canada
The RCMP issued a statement after reports surfaced of a potential terrorist threat in Canada.
RCMP said they had received credible information of a potential terrorist...
Grab-and-dash theft leads police to large cache of stolen property (PHOTOS)
An investigation into a grab-and-dash theft of a carved elephant led police to a large cache of stolen property and Victoria police are trying...
Witnesses wanted after collision between a cyclist and truck in Langford
A very busy intersection in the West Shore was closed for several hours today following a collision involving a cyclist and a truck at...
Police believe drone was used to string fishing line across power lines, homes, and...
Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after BC Hydro crews found a 50lb test fishing line strung around power lines in the Waddington and Dufferin area...
Update: Significant gas leak in the West Shore contained
A gas leak in the West Shore on Tuesday afternoon, caused by an excavator, is now contained. The area is expected to reopen around...
UPDATED: 79-year-old man dies after being found lying on Lochside Drive with serious injuries
Investigators say it now appears a Sidney man who died this morning suffered his injuries after becoming disoriented, falling down, and hitting his head.
Sidney/North...
There will be a spectacular meteor shower this week: Aug. 11-12
Get ready for the annual show in the sky this week, when the Perseids meteor shower takes center stage.
This year’s Perseid Meteor Shower...
Police seize fentanyl, taser and body armour after searching vehicle with stolen plates
On Sunday evening, RCMP arrested three occupants of a car and seized numerous items, after receiving reports of a suspicious car parked on a...
Central Saanich police are looking for woman after she was reportedly forced into a...
Central Saanich police are looking for a woman who may have been forced into a vehicle following a verbal argument on Saturday.
The incident happened on...
2,500 expected for the second annual Salt Spring Island Music and Garlic Festival
Head to Salt Spring Island this weekend and experience two days of top class entertainment at the one of a kind island flavoured Salt...
Update: Elderly Couple’s Mobility Scooter located
Update: Elderly Couple’s Mobility Scooter located.
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Victoria police are asking for your help in locating an elderly couple’s mobility scooter, stolen in...
Two year old German Shepard dog stolen in Lantzville
Nanaimo RCMP are investigating another theft of a young dog.
A 2-year-old German Shepard dog is believed to have been stolen from a home on...
Watch ‘Space Jam’ on the BC Legislature lawn tonight
All summer long, the Victoria Film Festival offers free outdoor movie screenings at Beacon Hill Park except for tonight when the outdoor theater gets...