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Stay of Victoria child sexual abuse case called a failure of justice

Stay of Victoria child sexual abuse case called a failure of justice

Judge stayed the charges saying 'unacceptable' delays infringed upon the accused right to a fair trial
Update: Missing 46-year-old man located

Update: Missing 46-year-old man located

He was described as 6-foot 1-inches tall, with a slim build and "brownish-blonde hair"
Sooke locals asked to ready grab-and-go bag, wildfire remains at 169 hectares

Sooke locals asked to ready grab-and-go bag, wildfire remains at 169 hectares

The Coastal Fire Centre is asking boats to stay off Shawnigan Lake while airtankers or helicopters are operating
Driver avoids charges in fatal 2023 Oak Bay crash

Driver avoids charges in fatal 2023 Oak Bay crash

Municipal employee Steven Seekins was struck and killed by a vehicle, leaving behind his wife and two kids
Police survey reveals open drug use top concern for Victoria, Esquimalt

Police survey reveals open drug use top concern for Victoria, Esquimalt

Victoria and Esquimalt residents want more police patrols and greater police visibility to tackle their crime concerns
Victoria firefighters snuff out Dallas Road bluff fire

Victoria firefighters snuff out Dallas Road bluff fire

Fire chief pleads for public to follow the rules as blaze appeared to be human-caused
4 fire halls quickly douse fast-moving grass fire in Otter Point

4 fire halls quickly douse fast-moving grass fire in Otter Point

Fire danger rating is extreme for western communities not far from raging wildfire
50 First Dates Project spawns monthly 'Meet a Stranger' events in Victoria

50 First Dates Project spawns monthly 'Meet a Stranger' events in Victoria

Personal project grows into a monthly community event
Sexual assaults in Langford, Victoria, Cobble Hill not believed to be related

Sexual assaults in Langford, Victoria, Cobble Hill not believed to be related

West Shore RCMP and Shawnigan Lake RCMP continue to investigate their recent cases
West Shore RCMP planning distracted driving checks in Langford

West Shore RCMP planning distracted driving checks in Langford

Police will be set up on the afternoon of July 25 near the intersection of Goldstream Avenue and Highway 14