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Man charged with attempted murder after causing serious vehicle collision

Police say two of the people involved have a long history of domestic violence
Stuck gym lockers, job queries top 2016 list of reasons to not call 911

Stuck gym lockers, job queries top 2016 list of reasons to not call 911

Non-emergency calls can delay the response to a legitimate emergency
Year in review: a look back at 2016

Year in review: a look back at 2016

The Victoria News takes a look back at the stories that made headlines in Victoria and Esquimalt over the last year.
Decluttering Victoria home “overwhelming” for woman living with hoarding disorder

Decluttering Victoria home “overwhelming” for woman living with hoarding disorder

The thought of getting rid of the hundreds of items consuming her small apartment in Victoria left Susan feeling tremendously overwhelmed.

Police still finding plenty of drunks behind the wheel

It was around 5 p.m. last week when Victoria police Const. Cody Lapierre received a call about an impaired driver who reared-ended a family.
Therapy dogs have pawsitive benefits on patients

Therapy dogs have pawsitive benefits on patients

Walking into the lobby at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Mia the dog is already surrounded by people, wagging her tail and eager to be pet.
A look back at 2016 with Victoria’s acting police chief Del Manak

A look back at 2016 with Victoria’s acting police chief Del Manak

Acting Victoria police chief Del Manak discusses the highlights and challenges of the past year, a looks to the future.
Actress Debbie Reynolds, 84, dies a day after daughter

Actress Debbie Reynolds, 84, dies a day after daughter

Actress Debbie Reynolds, 84, dies a day after daughter
BC Hydro downgrades smart meter savings

BC Hydro downgrades smart meter savings

Cost of power trending lower, but project still pays for itself and eliminates most electricity theft from marijuana grow ops
Some seniors praising controversial Biketoria plan

Some seniors praising controversial Biketoria plan

Judy and Chuck Sigmund ride everywhere on their bikes, averaging about 100 kilometres a week — and they’re both in their 70s.