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No charges in death of Oak Bay municipal worker

The 66-year-old woman who struck and killed Steve Seekins last year won’t face charges, Oak Bay police say

Jul 26, 2024 3:00 AM Read more >

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond underwent DNA testing, admits misrepresentations to law society

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has reached a consent agreement after admitting to misrepresenting her academic credentials; more so, her claims of Indigenous ancestry may be supported by DNA testing.

Jul 25, 2024 1:44 PM Read more >

'Pretty alarming': Gusty winds drive aggressive fire behaviour south of Golden

Structures in Parson, rural Golden, have been destroyed by a wildfire but it's not clear at this time how many or what type.

Jul 25, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

B.C. sees uptick in water-related incidents during summer

Individual and community actions can mitigate fatalities, says lifesaving society director.

Jul 25, 2024 6:15 AM Read more >

Richmond property investment firm suspended by securities commission

Richmond commercial property investment manager was deregistered for securities regulations violations.

Jul 24, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

RCMP issue public warning after Richmond, B.C., fraud victim loses more than $1.5M

RICHMOND, B.C. — Police in Metro Vancouver have issued a public warning after a single victim reported losing more than $1.5 million in a fraud scheme. Richmond RCMP say it involved fraudsters posing as Chinese police officers.

Jul 24, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Police identify two women found dead in Vancouver, say deaths aren't connected

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they have identified the two women whose bodies were found on the shores of English Bay on Sunday and Monday. Sgt.

Jul 24, 2024 8:29 AM Read more >

Sooke Potholes fire burning five km from Greater Victoria's water supply

The Capital Regional District says the fire is not currently deemed a risk to the watershed or its tree canopy, but it is being monitored

Jul 24, 2024 5:32 AM Read more >

Office vacancy rate in downtown Victoria up sharply, remote work blamed

A number of firms that work in web-based and software-based industries or do data management have started to give up larger office footprints

Jul 24, 2024 1:45 AM Read more >

Image of woman taking girl's homemade bracelets from front porch caught on video

A woman can be seen on the video approaching the display of bracelets and stuffing most of them in her bag before walking away.

Jul 23, 2024 8:11 PM Read more >