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Merchants buying cigarettes at Costco being targeted, police suspect

Police say a growing black market for cigarettes could be fuelling three recent cigarette thefts linked to merchant purchases at Costco.
$13-billion refinery proposed for Kitimat

$13-billion refinery proposed for Kitimat

Victoria businessman David Black, owner of Black Press, is heading up a proposal to build a $13-billion oil refinery in Kitimat
Enter the dragon

Enter the dragon

As teams descend on Victoria this weekend for the annual dragonboat festival, one squad takes its first steps into the dragon’s den

Better computers, big power savings for cash-strapped schools

Saanich School District overhauled its computer networks – one that has drastically reduced energy consumption and saved cash

900 plant grow-op nabbed in Saanich

Saanich police street crime officers busted a sizable marijuana grow-op in the 5300-block of Alderley Road
Dragon Eye Dotting Kicks Off Victoria's Annual Dragonboat Festival

Dragon Eye Dotting Kicks Off Victoria's Annual Dragonboat Festival

The 18th annual Victoria Dragonboat Festival runs this weekend.

Court in a year for credit card fraud ring

Four Mainland men accused in a identity theft and stolen credit card ring in Victoria won't have court until July 2013
Hot, dry weather prompts fire warnings

Hot, dry weather prompts fire warnings

Temperatures will peak at 30 C Friday, cool off by Saturday night

UPDATE: Two hospitalized after Pat Bay crash

Two motorcycle riders remain in hospital recovering from injuries after a chain reaction collision yesterday on the Pat Bay Highway.

Tech-savvy tourist leads Victoria police to stolen goods

Alberta woman activates iPad GPS, leads police to 'department store' of stolen property