Over $50,000 in drugs seized during search of Langford home
A Langford man is in custody after West Shore RCMP found over $50,000 worth of drugs in his home during a search warrant, Wednesday night.
RCMP say a 22 year old Langford man, was arrested...
The first female First Nations MLA elected in BC history makes a dramatic entrance (VIDEO)
Melanie Mark makes a dramatic entrance after winning her Vancouver-Mount Pleasant by-election.
Mark becomes the first female First Nations MLA elected in BC history.
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FULL STORY: http://www.cknw.com/2016/02/02/by-elections/
UPDATE: Mt. Edwards Court bought by province to house homeless by March
It appears that BC Housing has indeed purchased the Mount Edwards building on Vancouver Street with plans to convert it into a support housing facility for the city’s homeless.
CHEK News is reporting they have...
UPDATE: Province releases report for McKenzie interchange – partial Cloverleaf seems to be the popular option
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure conducted a public engagement between November 16 and December 11, 2015 regarding the McKenzie Interchange to provide information and to receive feedback.
The information gathered in the first phase...
CANCELLED: Pro-rape ‘pick up artist’ group meet in Victoria
UPDATE: Wednesday, Feb 3/15 5:05pm PST. According to website posts and twitter remarks, all worldwide meets have been apparently been cancelled for this Saturday.
On the group's website, the organizer posted the following:
"I can no...
Mini Market theft suspect turns himself because of social media
West Shore RCMP have confirmed they have located the car and person involved in the 88 Mini Market theft.
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West Shore RCMP are investigating a theft that took place at 88 Mini Market on...
4th annual Victoria Yoga Conference takes place this weekend!
Look no further, the 4th annual Victoria Yoga Conference takes place on February 5 to February 7, 2016 at the Victoria Conference Centre and will host the yoga community for a weekend of inspiration, motivation and...
Victoria named the most romantic city in Canada by Amazon
Love is in the air on Vancouver Island! Two cities on the island finish in the top 20 as the most romantic, announced today by Amazon.ca!
Victoria continues to let love shine, taking the top...
Tofino’s Main Street to be Revitalized
Tofino's historic Main Street is about to undergo a major revitalization, according to a government press release this week.
"The goal of the revitalization is to bring more action back to Tofino’s historic downtown - near...
Canada 2nd best country in the world!
Canada has been ranked as the second best place to live in the world, according to this list of the world’s best countries released Wednesday, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
From a list of 60...
Horse Riders Launch Petition Keep Lochside Trail Multi-Use
Saanich Peninsula horse riders have started a petition, which currently has over 1000 signatures, to stop the paving of a section of the Lochside Trail.
The unpaved areas are located between Island View Road in Central Saanich and...
Photo of a soldier from 1965 found in Beacon Hill Park
Do you know of a former solder with the possible name, Kari Ekwurzel? Are you missing a photo?
Victoria Buzz fan, Erin Peterson, tells us she found the photo at Beacon Hill Park. It was...
Aerial footage of Sayward Valley on Vancouver Island after a heavy rainfall
Check out this this aerial footage by Ray Angelo Pandez. The footage was taken in Sayward Valley, on northern Vancouver Island. The video was created a day after a heavy rainfall that flooded hay...
6 things to do in Victoria this weekend: January 29 to 31, 2016
Still no plans for the weekend? Below is a list of events in Victoria from January 29 to 31, 2016.
4th Annual Modern Bride Show
What: Getting married this year? Don't miss out on this years exciting exhibition...
CANADA for President 2016 – Funny video claiming Canadians should run the United States
Two Vancouver based comedians have teamed up once again. The duo created a fake campaign video asking Canada – as in the entire nation – to run as a U.S. presidential candidate.
The Canada Party, as...
Saanich woman sexually assaulted after answering door knock near Shelbourne Plaza (VIDEO)
Saanich police are searching for a suspect after a sexual assault and robbery on Wednesday night. The assault happened at a residence on Church Avenue, near Shelbourne Street and Cedar Hill Cross Road.
Police released...
Province commits $10 million for B.C. ground search and rescue
Ground search and rescue volunteers who drop what they are doing at a minutes notice to help those that are lost or injured in B.C. mountains and back-country, are getting a boost from the...
6 things to do in Victoria today: Thursday, January 28
We are getting so close to the end of the week, but let's not skip a day for things to do!
Visit the Victoria buzz events calendar for more.
Blue Rodeo in Victoria
What: Iconic Canadian band,...
ICBC Reports Top 6 Fraud Files of 2015
Insurance fraud costs every B.C. driver more than $100 per year on their insurance policy. It's believed that between 10 to 20 per cent of auto insurance claims have some level of fraud or exaggeration. This...
Ride share community expands into Victoria
It's been running between Whistler and Vancouver for years already, well before the words "sharing economy" or "ride sharing" were everyday terms.
HitchPlanet is now looking into expanding not only here on Vancouver Island, but across...
Amazing drone footage southern Vancouver Island
Amazing drone footage of southern Vancouver Island. Seven Shi, the drone pilot, describes himself as an "amateur," but this is pretty good!
Some of the locations in the footage include:
Mout Douglas
Goldstream Provincial Park and the...
Learn how to prevent, avoid and minimize conflicts with cougars and bears! (CANCELED)
Event organizers have cancelled the event. They did not provide a reason but said it was due to unforeseen reasons.
Planning to spend some time in the great outdoors this year? This course could be...
New pilot program at CFB Esquimalt aimed at veterans and their families
Medically-released veterans at CFB Esquimalt will be able to access the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) as part of a four-year national pilot program.
For a two-year period post-release, medically-released Canadian Armed Forces members...
Study concludes costs outweigh benefits of bridge to Gabriola Island
Results of the Gabriola Island Fixed Link Feasibility Study conclude that while a bridge appears to be technically feasible, it would not be a cost-effective alternative to the current ferry link.
Because of this, the...
Walmart to begin charging for plastic bags on Feb. 9 starting in BC; aims to eliminate the bags
Walmart Canada says it will stop providing free plastic bags to customers beginning Feb. 9, 2016, in an effort to promote the use of reusable bags and ultimately eliminate plastic film from land-fill.
Customers will...
National Post describes Victoria Tent City as looking like a refugee camp
'It looks likes a refugee camp': Inside the Victoria park where about 100 homeless moved into huts and tents
VICTORIA - "Welcome to my home," smiled the middle-aged man. He calls himself Mud. "Home" is...
1926 footage of the inner harbour in downtown Victoria (VIDEO)
Who doesn't like to look back in time? Especially when it is of your own home town.
This short home video was taken in 1926.
It mostly features areas around the inner harbour and even shows...
Take a look at the future Belmont Market Shopping Centre! Formerly Belmont Secondary School (PHOTOS)
The land formerly occupied by Belmont Secondary School will be transformed into a 200,000 sq. ft. shopping centre and will be known as, Belmont Market Shopping Centre.
The development will also include over 330 new residences,...
8 things to do around Victoria this weekend: January 22-24
YYJ Rocktographers Showcase
What: Two night event featuring live music from local musicians! This year's showcase will feature some of the best photography shots from Rock The Shores, Rifflandia, Otalith and Sasquatch. Tickets available online only.
When: Friday, January...
Police warning young women after 12 indecent acts in Saanich and Victoria
Victoria Police are working with Saanich Police to catch a male who is approaching youthful-looking women and girls at bus stops in the CRD. This male approaches, makes vulgar, sexually explicit comments or exposes...
Security camera footage from inside and outside showing car crashing into a Victoria nightclub (VIDEO)
It was a frightening scene downtown Thursday night, after a car drove across all lanes of Douglas, jumped the sidewalk, then crashed into the Distrikt Nightclub entrance and down the entrance stairs at Strathcona...
Car crashes into the Distrikt Night Club at Strathcona Hotel (PHOTOS)
It was a frightening scene downtown Thursday night, after a car drove across all lanes of Douglas, jumped the sidewalk, then crashed into the Distrikt Nightclub entrance and down the entrance stairs at Strathcona...
Join City of Victoria tonight to discuss the draft 2016 Budget in person or online! (VIDEO)
Whether it’s your first time, or you’ve been around the budget block, the City of Victoria want to hear from you. They’re looking for citizens to share their thoughts on the draft 2016 Budget,...
Police asking for help in locating over $2000 in stolen hockey equipment
Victoria Police are hoping the public can assist them in locating hockey equipment stolen from a car parked in the 900 block of Douglas Street on January 15.
The owner of the vehicle was in...
Arson suspected in Reynolds Secondary school fire
Thanks to a quick thinking employee at Reynolds Secondary, a suspected arson attempt caused minimal damage to the school. Both Saanich Police and fire officials are investigating.
A custodian working in the school noticed a...
Two people hit by BC Transit bus near Beacon Hill Park
A B.C. Transit bus heading east on Superior Street around 7:40 PM, Tuesday night, hit two pedestrians when making a left turn onto Douglas Street, near the northwest entrance to Beacon Hill Park.
Victoria Police confirm...
Caught on Cam: Disturbing driving near B.C. school bus
A B.C. school bus driver is raising the alarm after a number of near misses involving careless drivers. A reporter from CTV goes for a ride along with a driver and shows us some...
Victoria Clipper announces new ferry route from Victoria to downtown Vancouver
With new ownership in place, the Victoria Clipper plans to expand its service with a new high-speed ferry service between Victoria and Vancouver, making this the second company to announce it plans to offer...
Character homes go for a drive around downtown Victoria (PHOTOS)
It isn't a sight you get to see very often, two 100-year-old homes being driven through downtown Victoria. That happened in the wee hours last night.
Five existing heritage homes are being moved on Michigan...
Song and Surf – a hidden gem of a music festival on Vancouver Island in the winter
Song and Surf is a hidden gem of a music festival on Vancouver Island, taking place in mulitiple indoor venues throughout the picturesque town of Port Renfrew.
The festival is often referred to as the...
California Transient Killer Whales off Sooke on Saturday! (VIDEO)
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Deanna Brett from the Love Sooke Facebook page, captured California Transient Killer Whales from the CA166 & CA172 family, off Sooke on Saturday!
"Warning, shaky video! Wind,...
Over a dozen thefts reported from unlocked cars in Cordova Bay overnight
Residents in the Cordova Bay area of Saanich are being reminded to lock their vehicles following a number of overnight thefts in that area.
Police say there has been over 15 reported thefts from auto’s...
UPDATE: Convicted sex offender arrested in Colwood
West Shore RCMP and VicPDK9 teamed up to make the arrest of Aaron Craig in Colwood this morning.
A sharp-eyed citizen spotted 28-year-old Aaron Craig who was subject to an outstanding warrant for breaching his...
9 things to do around Victoria this weekend: January 15-17
Still not sure what to do this weekend?
Here are 9 things happening around the region this weekend:
Bridal Exhibition Winter 2016
What: Planning a wedding this year? There will be over 75 exhibitors at this year's bridal...
Residents at Victoria tent city hosting an open house on Saturday
Residents at tent city are hosting an "open house" this Saturday, on the courthouse lawn.
They will be serving smokies, chili dogs, veggie dogs, and mini donuts and cotton candy, according to encampment supporter Chrissy...
Pending closure of iconic Bengal Lounge at the The Empress sparks online petition
It's the end of an era. After 61 years, the Empress Hotel's venerable Bengal Lounge will close it's doors permanently on April 30th.
Shortly after Victoria Buzz broke the news, The Empress Hotel posted an...
‘The Boy’ A Hollywood blockbuster horror film featuring Victoria’s iconic Craigdarroch Castle (VIDEO)
Victoria's Craigdarroch Castle is front and centre in a Hollywood blockbuster thriller, "The Boy" starring "The Walking Dead's" Lauren Cohan.
The horror film planned for release later this month also includes film stars Rupert Evans and...
Team work! Saanich police officer and his K9 partner captures B&E suspect hiding in yard
A Saanich Police K9 helped arrest a man suspected in a break and enter of a local coffee shop.
Shortly after 2:00am, Saanich Police responded to an alarm at Francelli’s, located in the Royal Oak...
BC Transit testing out additional security equipment on its buses
BC Transit will be testing additional security equipment as part of a one-year pilot project that concludes in April.
Limited audio recording capability will be tested in and around the transit operator’s compartment, as well...