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Hunters unite for annual Easter egg event at Ruth King Elementary

Hunters unite for annual Easter egg event at Ruth King Elementary

Over 2,000 participants come to egg hunt
Long weekend starts with series of crashes

Long weekend starts with series of crashes

The long weekend traffic pile up is starting with a series of minor crashes.
VicPD seize knife, bear spray from youth

VicPD seize knife, bear spray from youth

Youth issued large fine for weapons
Victoria church bells toll in solidarity with Notre Dame Cathedral after devastating fire

Victoria church bells toll in solidarity with Notre Dame Cathedral after devastating fire

Churches around the globe ring bells to honour iconic Paris cathedral
Police ask for public’s help in locating Johnny Sam

Police ask for public’s help in locating Johnny Sam

Sam was last seen on April 17 in Esquimalt
Sentencing delayed for man who attacked VicPD dog

Sentencing delayed for man who attacked VicPD dog

Uno later recovered from his injury and returned to work
Inquest into Port Hardy police shooting moved to Campbell River

Inquest into Port Hardy police shooting moved to Campbell River

Family disappointed James Hayward coroner’s inquest rescheduled hours away
Plans to clear-cut old-growth near Port Renfrew causes an environmental outcry

Plans to clear-cut old-growth near Port Renfrew causes an environmental outcry

Groups call logging a provincial government ‘blind spot’
Saanich councillor continues to call for permanent funding for Greater Victoria sexual assault centre

Saanich councillor continues to call for permanent funding for Greater Victoria sexual assault centre

Coun. Ned Taylor says funding announced last week will help, but need for permanent support remains
Fire damage to Esquimalt building leaves some tenants out for at least six months

Fire damage to Esquimalt building leaves some tenants out for at least six months

Structural damage has barred half of the tenants from returning, while others might move back sooner