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Thieves using ladders to break into vacant homes in tony neighbourhoods

In many of the incidents the residents were away on vacation, Saanich police Sgt. Dean Jantzen said. As well, many of the houses are being entered through second- or third-storey windows.
Oak Bay set to shine in Fringe Fest 2011

Oak Bay set to shine in Fringe Fest 2011

For the first time, Fringe Fest will take to the stage in Oak Bay

Police warn of hit man email scam

Saanich and Oak Bay police are warning of the so-called hit man scam, in which a spammer claims to have been hired to murder the recipient of the message.
Esquimalt says goodbye to old municipal hall

Esquimalt says goodbye to old municipal hall

Structure makes way for residential-commercial towers

Victim was a friend, a budding musician

26-year-old Victoria man could face murder charge

Esquimalt assistant fire chief issued driving ban

George McGregor takes vacation, while serving 90-day suspension
B.C. quit-smoking plan attracts critics

B.C. quit-smoking plan attracts critics

B.C.'s plan to fund nicotine patches and gum for smokers has been lauded by the Canadian Cancer Society and other health organizations, but the program has its detractors.
Dollars for Dogwood concerns student advocate

Dollars for Dogwood concerns student advocate

In the fall, Camosun College will begin charging hundreds of dollars in tuition on some high school equivalency courses.
Oak Bay teen sets out on marathon ride

Oak Bay teen sets out on marathon ride

Adam Beaudoin, 17, will bike to Kingston, Ont. in one month

Residents get first look at Monty’s replacement

Developer planning $14-million, six-storey residential-commercial project at site of Monty’s Showroom Pub and the Victoria Plaza Hotel