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UVic prof named to Order of Canada

Lorna Crozier, professor of poetry in the University of Victoria’s department of writing, has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada by Governor General David Johnston.

Anti-gang cops descend on Victoria

Mainland-based unit made arrests on Canada Day long weekend
Pride parade a jigsaw puzzle

Pride parade a jigsaw puzzle

Annual parade rolls through Victoria streets Sunday
Saanich police seek grab and run robber

Saanich police seek grab and run robber

Saanich police want to identify a man who stole money from a gas station cash register.

Officer scuffles with man over stolen colas

A worker at the Coca-Cola bottling plant on Vanalman Avenue contacted police about a man who was "seen to be absconding with Coke product," said Saanich police Sgt. Dean Jantzen.

Jury sequestered to determine fate of exchange student

Narumi Bito’s future in Canada is now in the hands of a jury.
Beacon Hill among top 10 public spaces in nation

Beacon Hill among top 10 public spaces in nation

Other Victoria spots also high on list

Jury finds Japanese exchange student not guilty of improper treatment of newborn's body

The Japanese exchange student gave birth in the bathroom of a Saanich home last fall and left the remains of the infant in a plastic bag in her bedroom.
Skipping the crawl for the harbour

Skipping the crawl for the harbour

Navy’s blue boat ferry service offers no-frills, no-fuss commute
Province warned sheriff cuts could hinder courts

Province warned sheriff cuts could hinder courts

Doubts linger over province's pledge to restore cut hours