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Thursday, June 8, 2023


News

Six cougars euthanized following numerous attacks on Metchosin sheep farms

One sheep farmer says ‘changing times’ are to blame.

Nine search warrants reveal large amounts of drugs and weapons across Greater Victoria (VIDEO)

Over $10,000 worth of suspected stolen property was also found.

BC’s minimum wage set to increase this Thursday

Every little bit helps!

BC expands speculation and vacancy tax to more Vancouver Island regions

Including the Lake Cowichan area.

20-year-old arrested after dramatic break-and-enter incident in the Highlands

The resident returned home to find an armed suspect inside.

Witnesses sought after Duncan playground destroyed by fire

The blaze was set in the early hours.

‘Sustainable cancer care’: New cancer center coming to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

The business plan should be approved by fall 2023.

‘I applied to Habitat on a hope’: Mother and son find place to call home amid housing crisis

Habitat for Humanity has helped 39 families find homes since 1990.

Missing 89-year-old Saanich man found dead after failing to arrive in Lytton

He was involved in a single vehicle crash.

Victoria’s HarbourCats in desperate need of host families for their players

There’s free season tickets in it for those willing! ⚾

Brand new health-conscious café opening in Esquimalt’s West Bay this weekend (PHOTOS)

For the health-conscious who don’t want to sacrifice flavour!

Wallet found in Saanich linked to cold case file from 1980s

Police are looking for the couple who found the wallet last year.

West Shore RCMP release photo of young man who assaulted a BC Transit Driver

With hopes the public can help identify him.

Witnesses sought after cyclist struck by vehicle in Victoria on Wednesday morning

Investigators are also looking for dashcam footage.

Here’s how Victoria cyclists can ride the bus for free during Go By Bike Week

Everything's better when it’s free! 🚲🚌

There’s a brand new whiskey trail that features 3 Vancouver Island locations

Add this to your summer bucket list!

Despite most Vancouver Islanders thinking crime is on the rise, statistics say otherwise

This survey shows how safe people feel in their neighbourhoods.

8 months later: Beyond Van Gogh announces new opening date in Victoria

The ‘will they or won’t they’ of the year!

Here’s how Victoria musicians can get up to $10,000 in grant money from the city

Funds will be given out monthly until November. 💸

Man arrested after vigilant neighbour thwarts theft of boat trailer in Nanaimo

Police located several loaded .22 calibre rifles on one of the suspects.

Asbestos be gone!: Oak Bay Library Branch to reopen in early June

The temporary pop-up location will close on Sunday.

A new 52-acre open-field dog boarding facility is now open on the Saanich Peninsula

Attention all dogs (and their owners too)! 🐶

Blue-green blooms continue to plague four of Victoria’s most swimmable beaches

And it’s only just the beginning!

Two men killed in Mayne Island single-vehicle crash on Saturday

Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors.

‘It’s pretty much just bad news’: One of Victoria’s last video rental stores announces closure

A petition has been started to have GVPL buy the collection.

VicPD and GVERT engage in armed standoff in James Bay on Monday Morning

Two people were arrested in possession of an airsoft rifle.

Here’s why you might see bronze hand statues around downtown Victoria

Conduct your own scavenger hunt!

Activist group protested 150th anniversary of RCMP at Legislature lawn on Victoria Day

A massive painting was done in the centre of the intersection of Government and Belleville Streets.

Ladysmith RCMP cleared of wrongdoing after man injured during incident on e-bike

There was video footage of the incident.

VicPD seek help locating missing 77-year-old woman (UPDATED)

UPDATE: She has been located and is safe.