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UPDATED: Evacuations ordered as Ashcroft wildfire grows

The fire is an estimated 700 hectares in size

Jul 7, 2017 12:30 PM Read more >

18 temperature records smashed

Temperature records were broken around the province with Vernon breaking an 111-year-old record

Jul 7, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Cougar sightings continue near Royal Roads University

A woman walking her dog on Thursday called police after being confronted by the animal

Jul 7, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

No decision until July 14 in sentencing hearing for Langford man involved in death of RCMP officer

Kenneth Jacob Fenton chokes back tears while apologizing for his actions

Jul 7, 2017 8:30 AM Read more >

West Shore youth housing opportunity could be lost due to funding complications

Deadline for design change looms for targeted building in Colwood

Jul 7, 2017 5:30 AM Read more >

Someone tied syringe to vehicle in Victoria parkade

Facebook post alleges used needle was tied to front of truck at Yates Street parkade.

Jul 6, 2017 5:15 PM Read more >

No fentanyl found at Tall Tree Music festival

Organizers made a decision to increase harm reduction and medical services this year

Jul 6, 2017 3:33 PM Read more >

Pot dispensary buffer zone in Victoria doubles, number of shops could be cut in half

Neighbourhood input pushes councillors to extend distance between shops to 400 metres

Jul 6, 2017 2:20 PM Read more >

Ladysmith brothers playing airsoft spurs ‘heavy’ RCMP response

A RCMP helicopter circled overhead and two road blocks were setup while the Emergency Response Team and service dogs scoured the brush north of Ladysmith on Wednesday night.

Jul 6, 2017 12:30 PM Read more >

UPDATE: John Horgan to unveil NDP cabinet July 18

Transition happening as quickly as possible, MLA Carole James says

Jul 6, 2017 11:30 AM Read more >