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IIO investigating after woman falls to her death from Victoria hotel balcony

IIO investigating after woman falls to her death from Victoria hotel balcony

Victoria police were responding to a 911 call
Police dog that worked Saanich shooting dies of medical complications

Police dog that worked Saanich shooting dies of medical complications

Bank robbery was among high-profile incidents for police service dog Hitch
Rain doesn’t stop Saanich college from hosting Indigenous pit cook showcase

Rain doesn’t stop Saanich college from hosting Indigenous pit cook showcase

The annual event demonstrates the process and traditional use of the camas
Rock slide closes Highway 3 west of Keremeos, 2 properties evacuated

Rock slide closes Highway 3 west of Keremeos, 2 properties evacuated

Okanagan-Similkameen Regional District has imposed a state of local emergency
Victoria consignment store sees surge in people dumping COVID-19 clothing

Victoria consignment store sees surge in people dumping COVID-19 clothing

Many no longer wear the leisure wear they purchased during the pandemic, so they consign it
Victoria to ban sheltering in four more parks

Victoria to ban sheltering in four more parks

Overnighting in Stadacona, Topaz, Hollywood and Regatta Point parks will be prohibited
‘Hitting and biting’ in kindergarten a problem in Greater Victoria: teacher

‘Hitting and biting’ in kindergarten a problem in Greater Victoria: teacher

The levels of violence that can be seen at kindergarten can be extreme
Oak Bay High placed on hold and secure after report of person ‘twirling’ a gun

Oak Bay High placed on hold and secure after report of person ‘twirling’ a gun

The secure hold took place at 10:55 a.m. but has been lifted
Victoria police investigating alleged stabbing in James Bay

Victoria police investigating alleged stabbing in James Bay

67-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries after man asked for money
Greater Victoria group stitches together relief from loneliness

Greater Victoria group stitches together relief from loneliness

Immigrant population more likely to deal with feelings of loneliness