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Victoria police not reopening investigation into man’s 1981 death while in custody

Stanley Fischer’s death was ruled a suicide after he was found in his jail cell

Jun 18, 2021 12:20 PM Read more >

Saanich council embraces 3-30-300 rule to improve access to green space

Coun. Zac de Vries says rule promotes health and well-being through urban forestry

Jun 18, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Surging web traffic crashes BC Ferries’ site again

Website down for second time this week

Jun 18, 2021 11:42 AM Read more >

Backyard suites now legal for some Esquimalt properties

One unit of up to 65 square metres now permitted for eligible residents

Jun 18, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Owner of Chilliwack’s Reptile Room asks people to leave wild animals in the wild

Amber Quiring says people who think they’re helping are actually doing more harm than good

Jun 18, 2021 10:45 AM Read more >

Vaccine first doses now available for walk-ins on Vancouver Island

People aged 18+ can walk in for their first COVID-19 vaccine

Jun 18, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Mount Tolmie Hospital homelessness shelter using sanitation trailers after pipe collapse

Travelodge shelter residents faced intermittent hot water supply in late May, early June

Jun 18, 2021 9:45 AM Read more >

Sooke RCMP seize drugs, machete, pepper spray

Man arrested near Evergreen Centre following drug deal

Jun 18, 2021 7:22 AM Read more >

Two Saanich schools report COVID-19 exposures

Exposures reported at Colquitz Middle School and Tillicum Elementary School

Jun 18, 2021 6:27 AM Read more >

Brian Mulroney and Greta Thunberg among 100 celebrities pushing to save B.C. old growth

List includes Indigenous leaders, scientists, authors, Oscar winners

Jun 18, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >