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Fire crew rescues driver and dog after vehicle crashes into Esso pump in Pitt Meadows

Crews also respond to another fire incident just 100-feet-away

Feb 4, 2022 9:15 AM Read more >

Sooke firefighter retires after nearly seven decades of service

‘I had the best career,’ says Fred Parker, 88

Feb 4, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Victoria wants B.C. to regulate rent increases between tenancies

Uncontrolled price increases for vacant units are outpacing inflation in Greater Victoria

Feb 4, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Wounded Warrior Run warmup will see Sooke to Sidney covered in Sunday event

The team will run the length of Vancouver Island Feb. 27 to March 6

Feb 4, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Sooke sees second wolf attack on pet in less than a month

While the dog was killed, conservation officer says wolves pose no direct risk to humans

Feb 3, 2022 6:30 PM Read more >

Victoria man arrested for child luring, suspected of grooming teens for sexual purpose

35-year-old man gave teens alcohol, other items, sent them lewd and inappropriate texts

Feb 3, 2022 5:45 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria family petitions government for solution to B.C. doctor shortage

Impending loss of GP will have life-altering effects on immunocompromised family members

Feb 3, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >

Free webinar explores ideas on preventing wildfires

Sooke Fire Rescue hosts events this month

Feb 3, 2022 4:01 PM Read more >

Teen in vehicle arrested near Langford financial institution, was observed holding gun

Police respond to Feb. 2 call around noon, weapon was airsoft gun, one of three found in vehicle

Feb 3, 2022 3:20 PM Read more >

Three arrested in Sooke following string of property crime

Thefts from vehicles saw especially large increases, but recent arrests appear to have helped

Feb 3, 2022 12:15 PM Read more >