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Conviction overturned in Saanich teens cold-case murder

Conviction overturned in Saanich teens cold-case murder

A single juror’s bias tainted the trial of William Talbott, a court ruled
Man charged with financial fraud, theft due in Victoria court Dec. 15

Man charged with financial fraud, theft due in Victoria court Dec. 15

Randolph Michael Rochefort accused of eight offences between 2013 and 2016 by securitites commission
UPDATE: Malahat, West Shore crashes impacted Monday morning traffic

UPDATE: Malahat, West Shore crashes impacted Monday morning traffic

Northbound traffic at South Shawnigan Lake Road turnoff was blocked
Monday morning fire contained to chimney in Sidney

Monday morning fire contained to chimney in Sidney

Fire chief Brett Mikkelsen credits neighbour for preventing the fire from spreading
Victoria High School community mourning death of student

Victoria High School community mourning death of student

Family keeping student’s name, cause of death private at this time
COVID-19 reported at three Greater Victoria schools

COVID-19 reported at three Greater Victoria schools

Total of 11 schools dealing with known cases
Snow lands in Greater Victoria as Environment Canada warns of light layer

Snow lands in Greater Victoria as Environment Canada warns of light layer

Up to 10 centimetres forecast in Greater Victoria, 5 to 15 centimetres along Malahat
Value of building permits skyrocket across Greater Victoria

Value of building permits skyrocket across Greater Victoria

Value of building permits rose to $163.5 million in October 2021, up 63.9 per cent from October 2020
Pedestrian hit at Victoria intersection of Douglas Street and Caledonia Avenue

Pedestrian hit at Victoria intersection of Douglas Street and Caledonia Avenue

Woman taken to hospital, driver remained at scene
Youth make up 17 per cent of the Indigenous population in Greater Victoria

Youth make up 17 per cent of the Indigenous population in Greater Victoria

Aboriginal population is on average 11 years younger than non-Aboriginals in Greater Victoria