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U.S. Powerball jackpot hits $700M

U.S. Powerball jackpot hits $700M

The estimated jackpot for Wednesday night’s Powerball lottery game climbed to $700 million, making it the second-largest in U.S. history
Bike thief seen on video, found after she rode stolen bike to RCMP office.

Bike thief seen on video, found after she rode stolen bike to RCMP office.

Owner discovered bike thief at police station with the bicycle.
Strangers rally for B.C. teen’s birthday surprise

Strangers rally for B.C. teen’s birthday surprise

A Vernon teen’s 16th birthday dream came true after a parent’s plea on Facebook for guests
Greater Victoria’s most wanted for the week of Aug. 22

Greater Victoria’s most wanted for the week of Aug. 22

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of Aug. 22, 2017.
Our Place in need of used clothing donations

Our Place in need of used clothing donations

Socks, underwear, shoes, boots and winter clothing are in short supply at Our Place where the stock free used clothing available to the community they serve are now in short supply
Fundraiser for Barcelona terror-attack B.C. victims’ family raises $12,000 so far

Fundraiser for Barcelona terror-attack B.C. victims’ family raises $12,000 so far

Canadian Ian Moore Wilson was killed in the Aug. 17 attack, which also injured his wife
Saanich forks out $253,000 for non-profit daycare

Saanich forks out $253,000 for non-profit daycare

Saanich Neighbourhood Place plans to break ground on a new daycare facility in mid-to-late fall.
Camosun hosts international conference on Indigenous adult education

Camosun hosts international conference on Indigenous adult education

More than 350 participants from across Canada, the United States and as far away as New Zealand will gather at Camosun College’s Lansdowne campus this week to participate in the third iteration of the college’s Indigenous adult education conference.
B.C. optometrists receiving calls of eclipse-related eye pain

B.C. optometrists receiving calls of eclipse-related eye pain

Symptoms can take 24 to 48 hours to apppear
Thousands of U.S. salmon escape near B.C., company blames solar eclipse

Thousands of U.S. salmon escape near B.C., company blames solar eclipse

Atlantic salmon could be on way to B.C. water, operators blame unusual high tide for failed fish net