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Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Jan. 25

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Jan. 25

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of Jan. 25, 2022.
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Man caught shoplifting from underneath officers’ noses, Victoria police say

Man caught shoplifting from underneath officers’ noses, Victoria police say

Officers were at Mayfair Shopping Centre investigating shoplifting when the theft occurred
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BC Transit to pilot electronic fare system in Greater Victoria

BC Transit to pilot electronic fare system in Greater Victoria

Payment by card, app, reloadable bus pass will be in place by fall 2022
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Police presence in View Royal school zone a reminder to drivers

Police presence in View Royal school zone a reminder to drivers

West Shore RCMP issues 10 tickets on Helmcken Road in first enforcement blitz, more to come
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Partnership increasing access to medical resources for unhoused in Greater Victoria

Partnership increasing access to medical resources for unhoused in Greater Victoria

Easier access to medical supplies and equipment provided through Palliative Outreach Resource Team
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Langford mom starts own school amid lack of support for neurodivergent sons

Langford mom starts own school amid lack of support for neurodivergent sons

Initially supported by multiple families, mother of two sons on autism spectrum foots bill herself
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Saanich School District monitors absentee levels; no school close to functional closure

Saanich School District monitors absentee levels; no school close to functional closure

SD63 does not have school-specific COVID case numbers, superintendent says
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UVic housing project nears completion, move-in dates begin fall 2022

UVic housing project nears completion, move-in dates begin fall 2022

Student Housing and Dining Project to add 621 beds, two new buildings, campus upgrades
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COVID-19 outbreak affects two units at Victoria General Hospital

COVID-19 outbreak affects two units at Victoria General Hospital

Site remains a safe place and people should still seek emergency care if they need it: Island Health
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Victoria’s Ukrainian community concerned for loved ones amid uncertainty at Ukraine-Russia border

Victoria’s Ukrainian community concerned for loved ones amid uncertainty at Ukraine-Russia border

Some locals have lost contact with family in Europe, others feel all will be fine
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