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Police seize kilo of cocaine bound for Greater Victoria from mainland

Police seize kilo of cocaine bound for Greater Victoria from mainland

Suspected Colwood drug trafficker intercepted leaving Swartz Bay ferry terminal
Vehicle-related thefts keep Oak Bay police busy in past week

Vehicle-related thefts keep Oak Bay police busy in past week

Also making the police blotter was an intoxicated man on Oak Bay Avenue
Monday smashes temperature records across Greater Victoria

Monday smashes temperature records across Greater Victoria

Port Alberni solidifies its record as the hottest place on the Island
SD62 cancels buses on last day of school due to ongoing heat

SD62 cancels buses on last day of school due to ongoing heat

Heat warning and lack of air conditioning push decision
Firefighter hospitalized after crews battle Oak Bay house fire in record-breaking heat

Firefighter hospitalized after crews battle Oak Bay house fire in record-breaking heat

All occupants escaped safely before fire crews arrived
Fairy Creek protestors block Mesachie Lake logging equipment yard

Fairy Creek protestors block Mesachie Lake logging equipment yard

Activists block gate to equipment yard used by Teal Jones and others
Higher steel prices hike cost of upgrades to Sidney/North Saanich RCMP detachment

Higher steel prices hike cost of upgrades to Sidney/North Saanich RCMP detachment

Improvements increase security of RCMP building, vehicles
View Royal neighbours furious as Thetis Lake visitors overflow CRD parking lots

View Royal neighbours furious as Thetis Lake visitors overflow CRD parking lots

Hot weather escalates annual parking problems at popular park
North Saanich residents asked to cut water use to address shortage

North Saanich residents asked to cut water use to address shortage

Capital Regional District appeal applies to residents and businesses north of John Road
Elder group heading to Victoria court to protest RCMP exclusion zones at Fairy Creek

Elder group heading to Victoria court to protest RCMP exclusion zones at Fairy Creek

Seniors say their right to public access and peaceful protest have been violated