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Metchosin murder trial hears of ‘lethal’ stab, chop wounds

Metchosin murder trial hears of ‘lethal’ stab, chop wounds

James Lee Busch is charged with the first-degree murder of Martin Payne
Family in tears as driver sentenced in ‘heartbreaking’ Central Saanich crash

Family in tears as driver sentenced in ‘heartbreaking’ Central Saanich crash

Anthony Thomas killed one woman in a crash that also left her sister with life-altering injuries
Saanich police cleared after suspect injured while fleeing

Saanich police cleared after suspect injured while fleeing

The IIO says there was no physical or verbal contact between the suspect and the officer
Saanich Peninsula farmers see premier appoint new minister of agriculture

Saanich Peninsula farmers see premier appoint new minister of agriculture

New minister also responsible for Prosser Road project, other housing issues
Councillor fears Sidney will pay more for roundabout because of North Saanich

Councillor fears Sidney will pay more for roundabout because of North Saanich

Coun. Scott Garnett made these comments in opposing new cost sharing agreement
Vancouver Island women push to end court-ordered silence of sexual assault victims

Vancouver Island women push to end court-ordered silence of sexual assault victims

Group wants victims to have a say on publication bans for sexual assault cases
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers seeks tips on alleged porch pirate

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers seeks tips on alleged porch pirate

Crime Stoppers also remind residents to be wary, bring in mail promptly to avoid porch pirates
Environmental alliance calls for end to fracking as Eby swears in new cabinet

Environmental alliance calls for end to fracking as Eby swears in new cabinet

Members staged demonstration at Government House in Victoria ahead of swearing-in ceremony
Colwood takes next step toward climate change goals

Colwood takes next step toward climate change goals

The city approved moving to the third stage of the BC Energy Step Code
Comedian brings Stupid Ed tour to Victoria

Comedian brings Stupid Ed tour to Victoria

Vancouver comic Ed Hill details life as a Taiwanese-Canadian