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Police remind cyclists to follow road rules after Oak Bay traffic complaint

Police remind cyclists to follow road rules after Oak Bay traffic complaint

In other calls, unlocked doors leave vehicles and home open to thieves
Victoria police look for driver of stolen vehicle that drove into home

Victoria police look for driver of stolen vehicle that drove into home

The vehicle struck a house on Southgate Street
Drivers must stop for school buses with red flashing lights: West Shore RCMP

Drivers must stop for school buses with red flashing lights: West Shore RCMP

West Shore RCMP called 28 times over drivers who passed a bus with warning lights flashing
Royal B.C. Museum reopens ceremonial house, First Nations language exhibits

Royal B.C. Museum reopens ceremonial house, First Nations language exhibits

Exhibit features updated information about the resurgence of First Nations languages in the province
UPDATE: Wildfire west of Merritt confirmed to be human-caused

UPDATE: Wildfire west of Merritt confirmed to be human-caused

The blaze was found Tuesday afternoon
Ferry resumes route between Brentwood, Mill Bay after morning cancellations

Ferry resumes route between Brentwood, Mill Bay after morning cancellations

BC Ferries anticipated full-day closure, found staffing for the remainder of the day
Fraudsters use ‘chameleon-like’ behaviour in ‘pig-butchering’ scam: Saanich police

Fraudsters use ‘chameleon-like’ behaviour in ‘pig-butchering’ scam: Saanich police

Saanich police recorded 36 files relating to online scams in 2023
Victoria hair stylist provides free haircuts to those in need

Victoria hair stylist provides free haircuts to those in need

Jamie McCallum estimates he’s given 400 haircuts since opening Community Salons in 2021
Victoria stabbing leads to assault charge; police still investigating homicide

Victoria stabbing leads to assault charge; police still investigating homicide

1 person was killed and another was injured in early morning downtown stabbing
Man gets 18 months in jail for 2022 voyeurism offence at Sooke pool

Man gets 18 months in jail for 2022 voyeurism offence at Sooke pool

Mark Istephan has a history of offences including attempted kidnapping and indecent acts