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How secure is a low-security prison?

How secure is a low-security prison?

Escape of two inmates from William Head Institution in Metchosin prompts concern
Deer in Esquimalt seen with crossbow bolt shot through leg

Deer in Esquimalt seen with crossbow bolt shot through leg

The buck was put down and the incident is part of a police investigation
Trans-Canada Highway backed up ahead of B.C. Day weekend

Trans-Canada Highway backed up ahead of B.C. Day weekend

Northbound traffic is backed up past the Millstream overpass in Langford
Pedestrian struck on Eric Road in Saanich

Pedestrian struck on Eric Road in Saanich

Police believe injuries minor
VIDEO: Traffic leaving Sooke blocked after two-vehicle collision

VIDEO: Traffic leaving Sooke blocked after two-vehicle collision

A witness at the scene said the collision took place in front of Westcoast Tire
Unlicensed cannabis dispensaries now closed in Victoria

Unlicensed cannabis dispensaries now closed in Victoria

Enforcement measures by the province have prompted many businesses to shut their doors
B.C. track cyclists advance to gold medal round today at Pan Am Games

B.C. track cyclists advance to gold medal round today at Pan Am Games

Saanich’s Erin Attwell, Maple Ridge’s Maggie Coles-Lyster chase team pursuit gold
Victoria Police seek information on downtown stabbing

Victoria Police seek information on downtown stabbing

A man was stabbed on July 28 near Fort and Moss streets
Victoria drug trafficker loses Supreme Court bid to have video evidence thrown out

Victoria drug trafficker loses Supreme Court bid to have video evidence thrown out

Court rules man’s right to protection against unreasonable search was not violated
VicPD to use temporary cameras at Symphony Splash

VicPD to use temporary cameras at Symphony Splash

40,000 expected to attend, police say cameras will help keep public safe