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Thursday, December 7, 2023

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Sunday night shooting in Toronto kills 1, injures 13 (VIDEOS)

BREAKING: The shooter himself died in an exchange of gunfire

This photographer managed to capture a perfect Vancouver Island moment

West Coast truly is the best coast! 😍

Suspect charged with murder in fatal stabbing on Hillside Avenue in March

The suspect was charged on Friday.

Loblaw recalls $10 chicken fries due to possible salmonella contamination

It's the second recall on frozen chicken products since Friday

You have to WATCH what happened at this year’s ‘Dancing with the Cops’ (VIDEO)

It was all done for a great cause!

Pacific FC set to represent Greater Victoria in Canadian Premier League

Victoria-raised Josh Simpson will be a key part of the leadership group

Here’s what you’re not supposed to do at a four-way stop (VIDEO)

You all know stop signs mean stop, right?

Local swimmer sets tentative date for historic Juan de Fuca double-cross

Susan Simmons has swam 1,000 kilometres since September in preparation for the trek

Here’s 8 photos from the first night of the Phillips Backyard Weekender!

The night featured awesome sets from Keys N Krates, Too Many Zooz, and more

Food recall issued for chicken nuggets, Ritz Bits Sandwiches due to salmonella

There's been one reported illness associated with No Name brand chicken nuggets

Victoria couple smash car window to save stuffed toy dog

The owners aren't too upset though

This pet food bank is helping feed the animals at the Regina Park tent city

There are an estimated eight to 10 pets living at the encampment

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for missing 19-year-old woman

Kelsie Boutilier was last seen on July 7th

This photo of police officers next to the Saanich tent city is going viral

It has been shared over 950 times so far

Gillespie Road will be closed nightly as Roche Cove bridge is replaced

The closures will take place from 9 p.m. through 5 a.m., and will last for about two weeks

You can no longer feed the wildlife at Oak Bay Marina

The ban comes after Fisheries and Oceans Canada amended its marine mammal regulations in June

German tourist releases epic video of his trip to Vancouver Island

We bet you've never seen Vancouver Island like this

Langford Lake closed to swimmers due to high E.coli level

The water will be tested again next week.

B.C. will not be getting rideshare services until 2019

For now, the province is focusing on increasing the number of taxis on the streets

ICBC launches refresher course for drivers as crashes hit all-time high

There was a total of 350,000 crashes in 2017—46,000 on Vancouver Island

Family searching for stolen motorcycle that belonged to son who passed away

He passed away a week before the motorbike disappeared.

Scammers dressed as RCMP officers show up at 90-year-old’s home

They threatened to arrest her for not complying with their demands

Air Canada voted the Best Airline in North America for second year in a row

It's the seventh time in nine years that Air Canada has been selected for the award

This Saanich fish and chips spot is closing its doors at the end of the month

Sharky's Fish & Chips originally opened in 1984 and became a local favourite

BC government tightens rules on short-term rental units

Fines of $200 per week will be raised to up to $1,000 a day

Two people arrested after month-long crime spree across Vancouver Island

A male suspect faced numerous charges from several police jurisdictions across the Island

Ford Canada recalls nearly 37,000 vehicles that could roll away unexpectedly

Defective shifter cable bushings may allow the transmission to be in a gear different than what the driver selected

RCMP shoot and kill cougar lurking near Nanaimo Yacht Club

Conservation officers later recovered the animal's body from the water

Police seek man in connection with “suspicious circumstance” in Esquimalt

Police say the man approached an occupied residence and was seen looking through its windows

Police say dog left in vehicle at West Shore Town Centre was “not in distress”

But staff at a nearby movie theatre say there's more to the story.

One-in-four Canadians are experiencing “notable financial hardship” (POLL)

The Angus Reid Institute surveyed Canadians based on lived experience, rather than income level

Province establishes funds to alleviate overdose crisis in high risk communities

Victoria will be one of the first 20 cities to receive the grant

You can WIN a funeral package at tonight’s Victoria HarbourCats game

In life, as in baseball, we all strike out eventually

These volunteers cleaned 1,000 pounds of trash out of the Gorge (VIDEO)

The group discovered a piece of railroad track, and even a few Phillips Brewery growlers

Flatbed truck takes out traffic light on Sooke Road, causing delays

Sooke Road was re-opened at around 9 a.m after the truck was cleared

Dog found vomiting after being left in vehicle at West Shore Town Centre

The owner was watching a movie at the theatre inside the mall

Campfire ban for Vancouver Island goes into effect tomorrow

No more open flames on either public or private land this summer

This popular downtown Spanish eatery is re-opening in August

Chorizo and Co. originally closed without explanation last April

Police recover stolen SUV submerged in waters off of Cattle Point

The vehicle was submerged about 90 feet off the shore

Traffic delayed in Sidney after semi truck pulls down power line

The power line tore away part of a building on Second Street

Victoria has the 6th most expensive rental market in Canada (STUDY)

Renting a one-bedroom here is more expensive than in other major cities like Ottawa, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Halifax

Toxic mushroom that killed a toddler two years ago is back in Victoria

Island Health recommends extreme caution when foraging for mushrooms

Saanich wants your feedback on its new climate plan

The district is aiming for an 80 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Tuesday July 17th

Laugh, sing and be merry.

Crews fight brush fire near Shawnigan Lake Monday afternoon (UPDATED)

Stay wary if you're travelling on the Malahat today

Three suspicious brush fires erupt at Panama Flats in Saanich (VIDEO)

They were hastily put out by Saanich fire crews

Esquimalt homes on Lampson Street are being evacuated due to a gas leak

Fortis BC and Esquimalt Fire officials are on site