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The replica handgun seized by officers at Thetis Lake Regional Park. (Photo courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

West Shore RCMP swarms Thetis Lake after woman spotted with handgun

Two people were taken into custody Thursday morning with a replica handgun

The replica handgun seized by officers at Thetis Lake Regional Park. (Photo courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
A white vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Tuesday near the Belmont Market on Jacklin Road. (Karissa Gall/News Staff)

UPDATE: Power fully restored after Jacklin Road collision

A BC Hydro spokesperson said the collision did significant damage

A white vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Tuesday near the Belmont Market on Jacklin Road. (Karissa Gall/News Staff)
Search continues for escaped William Head prisoners

Search continues for escaped William Head prisoners

More than 24-hours later two inmates, including a convicted murderer, are still at large

Search continues for escaped William Head prisoners
A large portion of the Ruth King Elementary school grounds were cordoned off Thursday morning. (Shalu Mehta/News Staff)
A large portion of the Ruth King Elementary school grounds were cordoned off Thursday morning. (Shalu Mehta/News Staff)
500 walkers raise funds, awareness to end type 1 diabetes

500 walkers raise funds, awareness to end type 1 diabetes

JDRF aims to raise $100,000 in Victoria and $5 million across Canada

500 walkers raise funds, awareness to end type 1 diabetes
(Joshua Watkins/Black Press file photo)

Chicken on the loose spotted on Sooke Road

West Shore RCMP tweet about chicken

(Joshua Watkins/Black Press file photo)
Thrifty Foods celebrates B.C., seafood this weekend in Langford

Thrifty Foods celebrates B.C., seafood this weekend in Langford

The Reach for BC Celebration is June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Belmont Market store

Thrifty Foods celebrates B.C., seafood this weekend in Langford
Victoria native Cody Hagedorn replaced the starting goalie in Friday’s home opener, giving up only two goals in the third period. (Courtesy Victoria Shamrocks)

Victoria Shamrocks bring back big name players for Friday’s battle against Burnaby

Lineup includes Jesse King, Steve Priolo, Rhys Duch and Tyler Burton

Victoria native Cody Hagedorn replaced the starting goalie in Friday’s home opener, giving up only two goals in the third period. (Courtesy Victoria Shamrocks)
West Shore RCMP return stolen electric bike after three-hour investigation

West Shore RCMP return stolen electric bike after three-hour investigation

Man arrested after bike stolen in Colwood spotted in View Royal

West Shore RCMP return stolen electric bike after three-hour investigation
New lacrosse overtime rules aim to increase excitement

New lacrosse overtime rules aim to increase excitement

Western Lacrosse Association goes to three-on-three overtime

New lacrosse overtime rules aim to increase excitement
Stewie the Starfish made a grand entrance as the Pacific FC mascot, when he was led into the area by drums and cheers, before hi-fiving people in the crowd. (Keri Coles/News staff)

Pacific FC marks first game of Canadian Premier League with sell out crowd

Tickets for the game sold out Thursday afternoon with some standing room tickets left

Stewie the Starfish made a grand entrance as the Pacific FC mascot, when he was led into the area by drums and cheers, before hi-fiving people in the crowd. (Keri Coles/News staff)
Two dogs rescued from Colwood house fire

Two dogs rescued from Colwood house fire

Black Labrador retriever rescued and revived by West Shore crews

Two dogs rescued from Colwood house fire
UPDATED: Pair of crashes snarl traffic on Veterans Memorial Parkway

UPDATED: Pair of crashes snarl traffic on Veterans Memorial Parkway

Police investigating possible link between second crash and Happy Valley Market shooting

UPDATED: Pair of crashes snarl traffic on Veterans Memorial Parkway
(Black Press Media file photo)

Sooke RCMP arrest man under firearms prohibition

Man arrested early Friday morning to appear in court again June 27

(Black Press Media file photo)
Single car rollover diverts traffic on Metchosin Road

Single car rollover diverts traffic on Metchosin Road

Emergency services are dealing with a single vehicle rollover in the 3400 block of Metchosin

Single car rollover diverts traffic on Metchosin Road
(File photo courtesy of B.C. Emergency Health Services)

Woman found unconscious in the middle of Island Highway in View Royal

West Shore RCMP administers Narcan, revives woman on scene

(File photo courtesy of B.C. Emergency Health Services)
Colwood residents question Vancouver lawn care service over professionalism
Colwood residents question Vancouver lawn care service over professionalism
(File photo)

Off-duty West Shore RCMP officer uses jiu-jitsu background to catch wanted man

The 39-year-old had two outstanding warrants for property crime related offences

(File photo)
Police close roads at the intersection of Goldstream Avenue and Jacklin Road after a suspicious package with wires was discovered near Ruth King Elementary in Langford the morning of Jan. 31. (Karri Rolofs/News staff)

UPDATED: Threat cleared after suspicious package found near Langford school

Students, staff safe at Ruth King Elementary School

Police close roads at the intersection of Goldstream Avenue and Jacklin Road after a suspicious package with wires was discovered near Ruth King Elementary in Langford the morning of Jan. 31. (Karri Rolofs/News staff)
Lifeguards, first responders save drowning boy at Westhills pool

Lifeguards, first responders save drowning boy at Westhills pool

Incident happened Sunday afternoon at the YMCA-YWCA

Lifeguards, first responders save drowning boy at Westhills pool
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