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‘I’m falling behind,’ VicPD Chief Del Manak makes cuts to police services

VicPD cuts its Crime Reduction Unit in response to budget, staffing constrictions

Jun 26, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

‘Irresponsible’ cigarette tossing blamed for two brushfires on Pat Bay highway

Fires could have started from any of the “dozens” of discarded cigarettes, says chief

Jun 26, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

Tree downs lines on Highview Street in Victoria

Approximately 3,000 without power in the area

Jun 26, 2019 10:45 AM Read more >

Man hit by vehicle while sitting on a curb near Our Place in Victoria

Emergency crews cleared the scene shortly before 11 a.m.

Jun 26, 2019 10:30 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Power bar failure likely caused apartment fire that killed a Saanich resident

Large parts of the Richmond Road apartment building remain uninhabitable following June 21 fire

Jun 26, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Vaping a growing problem in Sooke School District

Island’s chief medical officer raises the alarm

Jun 26, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Wanted man facing sex-related charges arrested by Sidney North Saanich RCMP

West Shore RCMP asked for the public’s help locating Richard Tom, 32, earlier this month

Jun 26, 2019 8:30 AM Read more >

Garden suite applications on the rise, but not without a few hitches: staff report

Victoria city council to hear update on revised garden suite application process

Jun 26, 2019 7:30 AM Read more >

Mainly sunny skies in Wednesday’s forecast with rain overnight

Plus a look ahead at your weekend forecast

Jun 26, 2019 6:20 AM Read more >

Armoury event highlights Canada’s D-Day efforts in Normandy

Event runs Saturday 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bay Street Armoury

Jun 26, 2019 5:15 AM Read more >