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'Royal' restored to Canada's military bodies

'Royal' restored to Canada's military bodies

Return of the royal pays tribute to past and present members

Astute officer arrests pair outside business at 2:20 a.m.

Const. Sue McLeod, a canine handler with VicPD, was patrolling near Gorge and Tillicum roads around 2:20 a.m. Monday when she spotted a nearby business' storage outbuilding with a door suspiciously ajar.
36-year VIA employee bids tearful goodbye to terminal

36-year VIA employee bids tearful goodbye to terminal

VIA Rail station closed Aug. 12

Neighbour threatens loud partiers with knife

VicPD respond to alleged threats
UVic business grads turn Top Guns into charity, tour the country

UVic business grads turn Top Guns into charity, tour the country

In 2007, Kenneth Heinbecker founded Top Guns at the University of Calgary with the sale of aviator sunglasses to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society.

Police investigating drywall company after slew of complaints

Two companies, Mac Drywall and Cut-Rite Drywall, which have the same contact information, are being named as businesses to watch out for when hiring someone to help with home renovations. The phone number listed for the business is no longer in service.

Father accused of sex assault

Family escapes house after alleged sexual assault in Victoria on Friday

Man suspected of harassment bolts

Criminal harassment charge possible after incident in Esquimalt Friday
Good Samaritans help homeless man find housing, reunite with sister after 25 years

Good Samaritans help homeless man find housing, reunite with sister after 25 years

The Saanich News first wrote about Derry last June when two women (who have asked to remain anonymous) took it upon themselves to uncover his identity and secure government funding for him. Derry is a soft-spoken, 64-year-old who lived on the street for at least 12 years, regularly travelling between Tim Hortons locations across Greater Victoria. His gentle nature and unwillingness to accept help from those he crossed paths with earned him a spot in the hearts of many.

City garbage overhaul considered

Victoria could change the way it handles residents' garbage