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Multiple COVID-19 exposures reported at three schools in Victoria
It comes on the heels of a two-week spring break.
BC health officials report 648 new COVID-19 cases and 13,952 vaccinations administered on March...
BC's active cases are the highest since January 11th.
RCMP seize suspected fentanyl, cocaine, and GHB from Nanaimo man
He had 40 litres of GHB in the trunk of his vehicle.
New employee scammed of $1,000 after cybercrime fraudster claims to be CEO
Uh Oh, the boss wants money.
Victoria misses March deadline to house homeless despite acquiring two new buildings
Those living in encampments were supposed to be housed by the end of the month.
Wheel comes off vehicle after lug nuts maliciously loosened: Nanaimo RCMP
Luckily, no one was harmed.
Liquor sales in BC to be capped at 8 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day
In liquor stores and bars across the province.
WWII Veteran living in Victoria celebrates 106th birthday
Happy belated birthday, Albert!
BC health officials report 569 new COVID-19 cases on March 11th
Today marks one year since the WHO declared the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here’s how you can help one Victoria man fly to the moon
One small ‘like’ from you, one giant leap for a local restaurant manager.
Victoria lowers their flags to half-mast for COVID-19 pandemic
Today has been dubbed ‘National Day of Observance for COVID-19’ in Canada.
Death of woman in Beacon Hill Park last week deemed homicide by VicPD
VicPD are looking for dashcam footage and multiple witnesses.
BC Ministry of Health reports 531 new COVID-19 cases on March 10th
There have been no new health-care facility outbreaks.
Here’s how you can get real movie theatre popcorn from these Victoria cinemas
You don’t know what you got ‘till it’s gone.
Victoria will be hitting double digit temperatures for the next 7 days
It will also be mostly sunny! 😎
K9 assists West Shore RCMP in taking down suspected drug trafficking operation
11 ounces of suspected fentanyl and one loaded shotgun were seized in the takedown.
Man who assaulted employee at Victoria business was wanted on Canada-wide warrant
He was arrested on Monday evening.
BC health officials report 7 new cases in Island Health Region on Tuesday, March...
Today marks one year since the first person in British Columbia died as a result of COVID-19.
Bus to Tofino expected to resume after $27M government grant announced
The provincial grant looks to support inter-city bus travel.
1 in 6 British Columbians are skeptical of the COVID-19 pandemic (REPORT)
Skeptics are reportedly less trusting of news, the government and more likely to shun family and friends.
Outbreak declared at BC long-term care home despite majority of residents immunized
82% of the residents had at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.
21-year-old Nanaimo man succumbs to injuries in off road collision near Boomerang Lake
The crash involved a motorcycle and ATV.
BC health officials report 72 new cases on Vancouver Island from Friday, March 5th...
There were 1,462 new cases of COVID-19 reported across the province.
Letters to the Buzz: Photo of Vancouver Island cougar to be featured in Canadian...
Live the moment of the capture. 📸
This multi-dimensional mermaid sculpture in Oak Bay is made entirely out of recycled materials
Half human, half fish, all recycled plastic?
BC reports 634 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths on Friday, March 5th
There have been over 300,000 vaccines administered in BC.
19 arrested after RCMP execute search warrant at notorious home in Courtenay
A firearm, ammunition, and stolen property were also seized.
Songhees Nation to launch marine trail in Victoria to honour culture
The marine trail is looking to open in 2022.
Environment Canada predicts chance of thunderstorms this afternoon in Victoria
Get your wellies! ⚡
Health Canada approves Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
It will be the first single-dose vaccine approved in the country.
Two flights landing in Victoria added to COVID-19 exposures list
It’s unclear whether both flights were taken by the same individual.
BC reports 564 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths on March 4th
The AstraZeneca vaccine doses will arrive next week.
Canada has been ranked as one of the most free countries in the world
Canada joins Norway, Finland, and Uruguay as most free.
Westshore RCMP looking to identify driver in Langford hit and run Wednesday night
The vehicle briefly stopped then promptly left the scene.
Vehicles smashed and basement flooded in overnight “mischief spree” on Cook Street
In one incident, a running hose was intentionally placed inside an apartment building.
BC reports 542 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths on March 3rd
Island Health reported a drop in each region's active COVID-19 cases.
Canadian arts and live entertainment sectors to receive $181 million in government funding
To help stabilize the arts and music sectors amid COVID-19.
VicPD investigating white supremacist graffiti at ballpark in Esquimalt
This continues a trend of graffiti and tagging in the Victoria area.
BC government extends provincial state of emergency for another two weeks
The new deadline has been extended to March 16th.
Victoria Royals to play 24-game season based out of hub centre in Kelowna
After WHL given green light for BC to return to play.
BC reports 438 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on March 2nd
There are 22 new confirmed cases of variants, mostly recorded in Fraser Health region and Vancouver Coastal health region.
Oak Bay PD confiscate fake police badge during routine traffic stop
The badge was inscribed with 'Special Police'.
Victoria International Airport awarded ‘Best Airport in North America’ in 2020
Along with 'Best Hygiene Measures'.
BC records deadliest January to date due to opioid crisis
An average of 5.3 lives were lost each day in January.
Man arrested after pouring gasoline on occupied tent in Victoria park
A woman and dog were inside of the tent that he threatened to set on fire.
Chuck’s Burger Bar announces permanent closure after sexual assault allegations
The once popular eatery was subject to multiple sexual assault allegations against a former employee.
BC reports 1,478 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths over three-day period on...
There were 88 new cases on the Island.
Man arrested after confronting an off-duty officer with a metal pipe
The Newfoundland man will face charges of assault with a weapon.
BC government proposes an extended rent freeze until December 31st
The proposed changes will protect renters against evictions and extend the rent freeze until Dec 31st.
BC increases gap between first and second COVID-19 vaccines
The province approved a 4-month gap between vaccines.