Woman struck by car on Mt. Newton X Rd was deceased before vehicle struck her
A B.C. Coroners investigation has determined a woman who was found dead after she was struck by a vehicle in Central Saanich in February, actually died prior to the crash.
The incident happened on Mount...
Young buck dead after being attacked by two dogs in Gordon Head
A young buck is dead after being viscously attacked by two large dogs in Saanich on Tuesday.
The Saanich Pound is looking to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident that occured in the 4300-block...
Card skimmers found on three ATMs in Victoria (VIDEO)
Victoria Police are warning the public after skimming devices were found on three separate ATM machines in high-traffic areas around Victoria.
These card skimmers, which are placed over top of regular card input slots, collect...
Two unique bicycles stolen from Garth Homer Society
Keep your eyes peeled for these two unique tandem bikes stolen overnight from a locked outdoor storage unit at Garth Homer Society.
The Society provides day services and programming within Greater Victoria for adults with developmental...
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 - they are calling it a "suspicious circumstance."
The incident happened on...
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 for his well-being.
Loughran is described as a white male, standing...
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 notice.
A strike could begin as early as Thursday morning.
Unifor says...
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 for basic insurance coverage.
Customers who buy optional, extended third-party liability,...
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 the Quadra and Mason intersection last Wednesday, when their camera...
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 Bay fire has grown to 1.5 hectares and is burning...
Man confuses staff member in a way that he was able to obtain the money
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 called to Roast Meat & Sandwich Shop in the 1700-block of...
Long time morning radio host at 107.3 Kool FM has been let go, station possibly rebranding
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 removed from the stations website.
Once source told Puget Sound Radio...
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 symptoms of heat stress and heat stroke.
Last year, 24 workers...
Police believe there are more sexual assault victims of former teacher and youth badminton coach
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 place in the late 1970s and continued for several years.
Harry...
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 steel and wood bridge is 30-years-old and spans the Cowichan...
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 in various neighbourhoods north of Vanalman Rd. They occurred during...
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 a.m. on Sunday near the Days Inn on Nicol Street.
The...
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 were both 25, and originally from Japan. Shintani had been...
Update: Two youths in custody after volunteer shot in head with pellet gun in North Saanich
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 volunteer was patrolling with a group near North Saanich Middle...
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 punching and beating his male brindle pit bull-German shepherd cross...
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 Thursday. A male grabbed the woman and she fought back...
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 Esquimalt Road, just east of Harbour Road.
During this time, people...
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 when she left her house in the 3300-block of Royston...
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 Adventure RV Resort on Wednesday.
Oceanside RCMP said the young girl...
Tent city solution causing headaches – “growing pains” according to Lisa Helps
Lisa Helps addressed issues raised by nearby residents and businesses around the new transitional housing care facility at 844 Johnson Street, in an interview on CBC radio.
The building has been opened for just over a...
Jim Pattison Auto Group purchases Colwood’s Saunders Subaru
Bob and Norma Saunders and their family will be passing the car keys to their auto business, Saunders Subaru, to Jim Pattison and his auto group, when the sale of the successful 36-year dealership...
VicPD Searching For Missing Woman Cheyenne Parent
Investigators are asking for your help in locating missing woman Cheyenne Parent.
Cheyenne is described as a young Metis female with a medium build, standing 5ft 3" tall. She has long brown hair and blue eyes.
Cheyenne was...
Campfire ban begins on Vancouver Island
At noon on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, campfires and Category 3 open burning will be banned in most areas of the Coastal Fire Centre, with the exception of Haida Gwaii and the Fog Zone.
The Fog Zone...
Pit bull dog and owner mauled by cat
On Monday night, Javiera Rodriguez and her dog Bandida were along for a walk around the Mt. Tolmie area with the dog group, "Pit Bulls of Victoria BC." According to Rodriguez there were seven dogs...
Environment Canada issues special weather statement for inland Vancouver Island
Just before lunch on Tuesday August 16, 206, Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for inland Vancouver Island.
Following a near-normal start to summer, temperatures across the South Coast of B.C. will climb into...
Woman who died at Sooke Potholes lost her footing BC Coroner confirms
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who died following a fall at the Sooke Potholes Regional Park on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. She was Alysha Buzzeo, aged 28, of...
Signs and security camera to be installed on HWY1 to discourage rabbit abandonment
Rabbits continue to be dropped off at the Helmcken interchange. According to the Ministry of Transportation these rabbits have multiplied, creating a hazard for all road users and undermining the road and sidewalks.
In the coming weeks, new signs...
Woman dies after falling off cliff at Sooke Potholes
A woman died after falling from a cliff at Sooke Potholes Regional Park around 8:20pm Saturday night.
The RCMP, BC Ambulance and Sooke Fire Rescue responded to a call of someone falling from a...
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 entered the store, walked up to an employee and produced...
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 after 7am, a fire broke out in the 1200-block of...
Tent city is officially shut down as crews work through the night to clean the site
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 offered housing to all those who needed it. We were...
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 Friday morning.
The crash happened at the Gorge Road and Admirals...
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. There is no indication of where Mr. Joseph may be...
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 threat.
A suspect was identified and "the proper course of action...
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 to find the rightful owners.
Police were called to Hillside Mall...
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 the intersection of McCallum Rd and Millstream Rd in Langford.
This...
Police believe drone was used to string fishing line across power lines, homes, and trees
Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after BC Hydro crews found a 50lb test fishing line strung around power lines in the Waddington and Dufferin area on Friday.
Line had also been wound around trees, across roadways,...
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 4 p.m.
Langford Fire described the leak earlier as "significant."
Police closed...
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 Saanich RCMP said there is no evidence to suggest foul...
Saanich police release surveillance video of suspect from robbery at Wilkinson Rd Subway
On Sunday, around 9:40pm, a lone male suspect robbed the Subway on Wilkinson road.
The man, who had been in the store earlier, walked up to an employee and produced a handgun. He then demanded...
Frank Stanford retires from CFAX radio, after 30 years
We learned this morning that long-time CFAX radio host and reporter Frank Stanford has retired.
Al Ferraby made the announcement quietly on air this morning. Stanford did not call in or appear on air to...
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 side road in View Royal.
West Shore RCMP say they responded...
Central Saanich police are looking for woman after she was reportedly forced into a vehicle
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 Keating Cross Road and Oldfield Road around 4:15 p.m.
A concerned...
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 a recent break and enter into an underground parking space.
Residents...
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 Alger Road in Lantzville on or about Saturday July 30th.
Police...