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Man steals car from Sidney hotel on Victoria Day in peculiar crime spree

Man steals car from Sidney hotel on Victoria Day in peculiar crime spree

RCMP are looking for a man in his mid-30s, who stole items in broad daylight from a Sidney hotel
Blown electric bike battery sets Chamber building on fire in North Saanich

Blown electric bike battery sets Chamber building on fire in North Saanich

RCMP took the person in custody, said Al Smith of Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Woman assaulted in Saanich identified, new charges could be laid against suspect

Woman assaulted in Saanich identified, new charges could be laid against suspect

Suspect already faces possible assault charge from spitting on arresting officer
UVic researchers with 1st-in-Canada energy modelling centre eyes methods to decarbonization

UVic researchers with 1st-in-Canada energy modelling centre eyes methods to decarbonization

Three schools collaborating to provide evidence-based energy models, inform governments
PHOTOS: New Langford mosaic mural represents ‘True North’

PHOTOS: New Langford mosaic mural represents ‘True North’

Global Roots has put other murals in the Prairies, Ontario/Quebec and Atlantic Canada
UPDATE: Admirals Road reopens after commercial vehicle, truck crash

UPDATE: Admirals Road reopens after commercial vehicle, truck crash

No injuries reported in vehicle incident Tuesday morning
Original Sidney art by WSANEC artist recognizes legacy, presence of Saltwater People

Original Sidney art by WSANEC artist recognizes legacy, presence of Saltwater People

Mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith says Sidney committed to strengthening relations with local First Nations
Die-hard soccer fans are fuelling the surge in Pacific FC popularity

Die-hard soccer fans are fuelling the surge in Pacific FC popularity

Tuesday’s lower attendance was a logistical anomaly, according to the club
In B.C., who chooses what your child reads in class?

In B.C., who chooses what your child reads in class?

The province does the curriculum, district develops guidelines, but teachers choose the resources
Man arrested after shooting pellet gun at passersby from apartment in Victoria

Man arrested after shooting pellet gun at passersby from apartment in Victoria

Police seized two guns, suspect charged possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose