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Saanich police warn of ‘virtual kidnapping’ fraud scams

Saanich police warn of ‘virtual kidnapping’ fraud scams

Victims contacted by scammers claiming to be Chinese Police
Protesters gather at west Shore RCMP detachment

Protesters gather at west Shore RCMP detachment

Rick Stiebel/News Staff
Wind gusts 70 to 90 km/h expected across Greater Victoria

Wind gusts 70 to 90 km/h expected across Greater Victoria

Environment Canada issues wind warning easing off in the afternoon
Sooke woman looking for kind stranger who offered hugs after dog was put to sleep

Sooke woman looking for kind stranger who offered hugs after dog was put to sleep

Rose O’Neill posted online looking for woman who took ‘the time to comfort a stranger’
Extinction Rebellion vows to keep pressuring government following Liberal re-election

Extinction Rebellion vows to keep pressuring government following Liberal re-election

‘If somebody’s got a better idea, then speak up,’ says Extinction Rebellion spokesperson
BC Ferries invites Greta Thunberg to tour new ‘clean’ ferries

BC Ferries invites Greta Thunberg to tour new ‘clean’ ferries

Thunberg has not responded to the invitation yet
Sidney’s downtown could be declared a no smoking, no vaping zone

Sidney’s downtown could be declared a no smoking, no vaping zone

Town council Tuesday asked staff to explore the option
Protesters to march across Millstream overpass during morning commute in Langford

Protesters to march across Millstream overpass during morning commute in Langford

Protesters will march from Millstream Village Shopping Centre to West Shore RCMP detachment
Chance of rain ahead for Friday

Chance of rain ahead for Friday

Plus a look ahead at the weekend
International Bat Week focuses on myth busting, conservation, celebration

International Bat Week focuses on myth busting, conservation, celebration

International Bat Week runs from Oct. 24 to 31