Victoria Festival of Authors celebrates the art of writing
Five-day event Oct. 2-6 features readings, workshops and more from decorated literary talentsDon Descoteau / September 30, 2019
Month: September 2019
Saanich police close Prospect Lake Road after crash
Police investigate Monday evening collision at Prospect Lake and Munn roadsSaanich News Staff / September 30, 2019
Judge ‘bewildered’ that escaped Metchosin inmate was in a minimum security prison
Zachary Armitage, 30, pleaded guilty to escape from lawful custody and awaits sentencingNina Grossman / September 30, 2019
Retired Canadian Forces member guilty of sex assault and using spy cameras to record coworkers
Colin McGregor found guilty of five out of seven charges he facedKendra Crighton / September 30, 2019
Washington State Ferries to suspend service to Sidney for almost a month
Suspension will last Nov. 12 to Dec. 8 because WSF lacks certified vessels for routeWolf Depner / September 30, 2019
Piranhas found in B.C. lake were likely unwanted pets, conservation officers say
It’s against the law to introduce aquatic invasive species in B.C.The Canadian Press / September 30, 2019
VIDEO: Hundreds attend #OrcaCelebration as killer whales return to Howe Sound
Orca return comes after years of remediationBlack Press Media Staff / September 30, 2019
Funding available to control B.C. urban deer population
Provincial government providing up to $100,000 for urban deer operational or research projectsTrevor Crawley / September 30, 2019
PHOTOS: Hundreds gather in downtown Victoria for Orange Shirt Day
The day recognizes the struggle thousands of Indigenous people went through in residential schoolsNicole Crescenzi / September 30, 2019
Nothing ‘sinister’ about airport questioning of Huawei exec, Crown argues
Meng Wanzhou was held for three hours, then arrested at request of U.S., which seeks her extraditionThe Canadian Press / September 30, 2019
NHL legend Ray Bourque joins charity game in Victoria
Boston Bruins alumni face off against Greater Victoria firefightersAaron Guillen / September 30, 2019
EDITORIAL: Lowering the voting age makes sense
In a democracy, voting is a fundamental right of the citizenry –…Wire Service / September 30, 2019
Two people beat up with baseball bats at Nanaimo park
Police looking for suspects who were seen in newer-model orange carNanaimo News Staff / September 30, 2019
Two B.C. men seek to open class action against e-cigarette giant Juul
Owen Mann-Campbell and another B.C. man seek damages after using Juul vapesKatya Slepian / September 30, 2019
Peninsula Panthers collapse to suffer first loss of the season
The Junior B hockey team won six straight before squandering a three-goal leadWolf Depner / September 30, 2019
Sooke Boxing’s Stiff Jab #4 a showcase event
Club invites would-be boxers of all agesTim Collins / September 30, 2019
Island Health administrator appointed to troubled Comox seniors’ home
The Island Health board of directors has appointed a temporary administrator to…Scott Stanfield / September 30, 2019
Sooke’s youth are engaged and want a vote on their future
EMCS students advocate for the lowering of the voting ageTim Collins / September 30, 2019
UPDATED: Central Saanich police say missing man found safe
Authorities describe Keith Edward Webber as a six feet tall, weighing 170 pounds.Wolf Depner / September 30, 2019
Reconciliation dialogues begin at Victoria City Hall Monday night
First Nations leaders and city officials will lead the first of six public discussionsNicole Crescenzi / September 30, 2019