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Victoria council to get update on progress of new homelessness programs

Victoria council to get update on progress of new homelessness programs

City inked deal with B.C. for extra resources through HEART and HEARTH programs
Victoria's Ruth's Ice Bucket Challenge hopes to raise money for ALS

Victoria's Ruth's Ice Bucket Challenge hopes to raise money for ALS

Players participating in the tournament will pay a $100 entrance fee
82-year-old Saanich swim club participant swims across Okanagan Lake

82-year-old Saanich swim club participant swims across Okanagan Lake

She began her swim training two years ago after an injury
West Shore RCMP identify Langford bracelet bandit

West Shore RCMP identify Langford bracelet bandit

West Shore RCMP say they are continuing to investigate the incident
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