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72-year-old punched in face while delivering newspapers in Esquimalt

Unknown man approached victim, demanded his wallet before attack, police say

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Prices trend upward as real estate sales slow down in Greater Victoria

Benchmark price for a single-family home on the West Shore was $962,400 in January

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Saanich police warn of potential roadside electronics scam

Tillicum area resident reported suspicious activity Feb. 2 around white Pro Audio Video van

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Mapping project aims to save rare jumping-slugs in Sooke region

Warty and dromedary jumping-slugs are a rare find on Vancouver Island

Feb 3, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Oak Bay man looks for community support for ban on gas-powered leaf blowers

Resident cites air, noise pollution as key concerns; district already transitioning to electric

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Victoria council advocating for upper governments to scrap transit fares, implement livable income

Councillors calling for province to drop the farebox for all riders, not just children under the age of 12

Feb 3, 2022 5:15 AM Read more >

Demonstrators take to Sooke streets against pandemic-driven mandates

Wednesday event organized in response to impending SD62 staff vaccination/testing requirement

Feb 2, 2022 6:30 PM Read more >

Victoria police seize 2.5 kg of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine in Fort Street suite

Investigation into drug trafficking operation finds ties to Lower Mainland gang activity

Feb 2, 2022 5:30 PM Read more >

North Saanich pushes ahead with partial OCP draft by excluding housing

Mayor Geoff Orr says review hangs by thread in defending council’s handling of the OCP review

Feb 2, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Feb. 1

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of Feb. 1, 2022.

Feb 2, 2022 2:45 PM Read more >