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Saanich man shot with bean-bag rounds after calling police for mental health help

Saanich man shot with bean-bag rounds after calling police for mental health help

Johnny Welch was shot three times with less-lethal rounds by Saanich police
Scam alert: Fraudsters pose as Sooke Fire Rescue calling for cash

Scam alert: Fraudsters pose as Sooke Fire Rescue calling for cash

Sooke Fire Rescue does not solicit donations for any charitable works: district
Here are few easy ways to prevent human-bear contact this fall

Here are few easy ways to prevent human-bear contact this fall

When hungry, bears often venture in towns in search of food, which can result in habituation
Victoria police ready to move on to final phase of Pandora safety plan

Victoria police ready to move on to final phase of Pandora safety plan

Police say the first phases of the Pandora Avenue And Ellice Street Safety Plan have been a success
Voices in Motion Choir helps people with dementia regain memories

Voices in Motion Choir helps people with dementia regain memories

The Victoria-based non-profit is looking for new members
Man charged after three people allegedly assaulted in downtown Victoria

Man charged after three people allegedly assaulted in downtown Victoria

Police said one woman hit her head after she was allegedly pushed over a bench
Inquest begins for man who died in Victoria hospital psychiatric unit

Inquest begins for man who died in Victoria hospital psychiatric unit

Paul Spencer died at Royal Jubilee Hospital in September 2019
Victoria to host free suicide prevention training on Sept. 25

Victoria to host free suicide prevention training on Sept. 25

“We all have a part to play in creating a culture where mental health can be talked about openly and honestly.” 
Casino in Victoria sold to First Nation in Nanaimo

Casino in Victoria sold to First Nation in Nanaimo

Snuneymuxw economic development group buys Elements Casino Victoria
UVic hosts unique Salt Festival: where music meets innovation

UVic hosts unique Salt Festival: where music meets innovation

The festival, which takes places at UVic, runs until Sept. 20