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Former Victoria restaurant employee charged with sexual assault, assault with weapon

Former Victoria restaurant employee charged with sexual assault, assault with weapon

Jesse Chiavaroli was arrested on the Lower Mainland following a VicPD investigation
UPDATE: Some power outages in Greater Victoria yet to be resolved

UPDATE: Some power outages in Greater Victoria yet to be resolved

Hundreds of customers, primarily in and around Sooke, still awaiting restoration of power Friday
Sooke awaits completion of $7.5-million library

Sooke awaits completion of $7.5-million library

New facility includes state-of-the-art amenities R
UPDATE: BC Ferries cancels sailings between Vancouver Island and mainland amid high winds

UPDATE: BC Ferries cancels sailings between Vancouver Island and mainland amid high winds

Sailings as late as 6 p.m. are impacted for now
VicPD redeploys officers to frontlines in anticipation of critical officer shortage

VicPD redeploys officers to frontlines in anticipation of critical officer shortage

Over 50 Victoria police officers already off work for various reasons
Environment Canada issues wind warning for Greater Victoria

Environment Canada issues wind warning for Greater Victoria

Strong winds forecast from Friday morning to early afternoon
Saanich Peninsula property’s $23-million selling price over double its 2021 assessment

Saanich Peninsula property’s $23-million selling price over double its 2021 assessment

BC Assessment valued 8404 Lawrence Rd. in Central Saanich at just over $11 million.
Colwood launches new traffic dashboard

Colwood launches new traffic dashboard

While helping motorists plan their routes, the data will guide city on infrastructure planning
Wintry weather around Greater Victoria prompts tips for wildlife and pet care

Wintry weather around Greater Victoria prompts tips for wildlife and pet care

Wild ARC warns residents to commit fully to feeding vulnerable hummingbirds, if at all
New COVID outbreak declared at Victoria long-term home

New COVID outbreak declared at Victoria long-term home

More cases also announced at Victoria and Nanaimo facilities with existing outbreaks