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Head of paramedics union criticizes lack of full-time coverage at night in Central Saanich

Head of paramedics union criticizes lack of full-time coverage at night in Central Saanich

New scheduling model roles out this month
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VIDEO: Rarely seen orca known as ‘Chainsaw’ spotted off Victoria’s coast

VIDEO: Rarely seen orca known as ‘Chainsaw’ spotted off Victoria’s coast

Chainsaw is known for his jagged dorsal fin
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Esquimalt wants to get a boat back to its owner

Esquimalt wants to get a boat back to its owner

The boat was recovered near Dellwood Road after it hadn’t been used for more than a month
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Budget airline Swoop offers flights from Toronto, Edmonton to Victoria come May

Budget airline Swoop offers flights from Toronto, Edmonton to Victoria come May

The airline also announced two new routes to Kelowna, from Hamilton and Winnipeg.
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Police seek suspect accused of nabbing nearly $300 worth of Lego in Saanich

Police seek suspect accused of nabbing nearly $300 worth of Lego in Saanich

Store security camera captures image of suspect allegedly taking six Lego kits without paying
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Fourth Greater Victoria real estate agent fired over allegations of sexual assault

Fourth Greater Victoria real estate agent fired over allegations of sexual assault

Three agents were associated with Engel and Volkers, one associated with RE/MAX
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Sooke mayor calls for pause on wolf hunting

Sooke mayor calls for pause on wolf hunting

Maja Tait urges suspension of recreational wolf hunting until study completed on its impacts
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Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of March 30

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of March 30

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of March 30, 2021.
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Injured hiker airlifted off Sugarloaf Mountain in Sooke park

Injured hiker airlifted off Sugarloaf Mountain in Sooke park

Man taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
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Man arrested after alleged assault on downtown Victoria shelter worker, officer

Man arrested after alleged assault on downtown Victoria shelter worker, officer

Police were called to a Blanshard Street shelter just after 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday
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