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Indigenous leaders want Vancouver Island residential schools searched for victims

Indigenous leaders want Vancouver Island residential schools searched for victims

Fundraiser launched to finance use of ground-penetrating radar technology
Altercation led to pedestrian death near Uptown centre, Saanich police say

Altercation led to pedestrian death near Uptown centre, Saanich police say

Man taken into custody at scene of fatal incident on Douglas Street
Road closure near Port Renfrew delayed

Road closure near Port Renfrew delayed

Roadway has been narrowed since heavy rainfall caused slope to fail in 2018
Majority of Conservative MPs vote in favour of defeated sex-selective abortion bill

Majority of Conservative MPs vote in favour of defeated sex-selective abortion bill

Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole opposed bill, but gave his caucus a free vote
B.C. government announces $1.5 million for struggling legions

B.C. government announces $1.5 million for struggling legions

Property tax exemption is what legions really need, Victoria branch says
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of June 1

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of June 1

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of June 1, 2021.
Victoria masseur charged with sexual assault stemming from incident at Fort Street business

Victoria masseur charged with sexual assault stemming from incident at Fort Street business

Other allegations of sexual assault against Ajesh Jacob reported since his arrest, police say
Sooke School District responds to heartbreak of residential schools with learning opportunities

Sooke School District responds to heartbreak of residential schools with learning opportunities

The Gazette offers some Indigenous learning resources for readers to start with
Nine arrested at Vancouver Island old-growth protests Tuesday

Nine arrested at Vancouver Island old-growth protests Tuesday

Rainforest Flying Squad reports arrests included 16- and 17-year-olds
Nine arrested at Vancouver Island old-growth protests Tuesday

Nine arrested at Vancouver Island old-growth protests Tuesday

Rainforest Flying Squad reports arrests included 16- and 17-year-olds