Greater Victoria

• Wild raccoon wrangled inside home after fighting with B.C. family

  Typically, animal control would handle an issue such like this, but Mounties said it was unable to attend, spurring the officers into action.

  Environment

  Aug 24, 2023
  
• Narrow strip of concrete voted Greater Victoria’s ‘jankiest sidewalk’

  The annual contest asks capital region residents to vote on the worst sidewalk in the region in an effort to bring attention to pedestrian safety and dangerous infrastructure.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2023
  
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• Prolific offender charged after 20 vehicle break-ins investigated by Saanich, B.C. police

  In January 2023, Saanich, B.C., investigators were notified that a series of thefts from vehicles were happening in the municipality as well as the Greater Victoria area.

  Crime

  Mar 24, 2023
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• 2 charged in home invasion, 2017 Victoria machete attack: Oak Bay police

  On Sunday, officers arrested 30-year-old Kaspar Handspiker in the Maple Ridge, B.C., area in connection with the machete attack.

  Crime

  Jan 19, 2023
• B.C. to spray for invasive spongy moths on Vancouver Island this spring

  The Ministry of Forests says the spraying is planned for the Greater Victoria area and Vancouver Island communities of Courtenay, Campbell River and Port Alberni.

  Environment

  Jan 13, 2023
• Island Health issues toxic drug warning for Greater Victoria, B.C.

  Island Health officials are worried about the illicit drug supply in the area, as some of it may be tainted and toxic.

  Health

  Oct 6, 2022
• B.C. driver dragged 30 metres while trying to stop thief from stealing his car

  The 56-year-old suspect has been charged and remains in custody. Police describe him as a repeat offender with a "lengthy criminal record."

  Crime

  Oct 4, 2022
• West Shore RCMP seeking two suspects for separate indecent exposure incidents

  Police in Victoria are looking for suspects responsible for at least two indecent exposure incidents that happened on local trails in July and September.

  Crime

  Sep 21, 2022
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• Heat warnings issued for most of B.C.; up to 40 C forecast for some regions

  As a heat wave sweeps into B.C., peak daytime high temperatures are expected to occur Wednesday to Friday. Then, a slow cooling trend is likely next weekend to early August.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2022
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• No charges approved against Vancouver Island driving school owner

  The BC Prosecution Service says no charges have been approved against Steve Wallace, a well-known driving instructor in Greater Victoria.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2021