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Don’t forget to keep pets cool, reminds the BC SPCA and Saanich Emergency Program as the south Island heat wave continues. (Saanich Emergency Program/Twitter)

Summer scorcher downs 2 Malahat daily records in 2 days

Greater Victoria residents reminded to keep cool as heat wave continues

Don’t forget to keep pets cool, reminds the BC SPCA and Saanich Emergency Program as the south Island heat wave continues. (Saanich Emergency Program/Twitter)
A 49-year-old woman’s body was recovered from Prior Lake on Aug. 14. (Courtesy CRD)

49-year-old woman’s body recovered from Thetis Lake Regional Park waters

Witnesses told police the woman didn’t re-emerge after seeing her go underwater

A 49-year-old woman’s body was recovered from Prior Lake on Aug. 14. (Courtesy CRD)
Warnings and special weather statements cover much of the province amid a heat wave that hit Sunday (Aug. 13). (Environment Canada)

Malahat breaks record as Vancouver Island weathers heat wave

South Island communities reminding residents to keep cool, stay hydrated

Warnings and special weather statements cover much of the province amid a heat wave that hit Sunday (Aug. 13). (Environment Canada)
Cpl. Dave Vunic (left) back in 2018 when the West Shore RCMP’s bike patrol unit was established. (Black Press Media file)

Vancouver Island RCMP officer wins world cycling gold

Westshore’s Sgt. David Vunic won gold at the 2023 World Police & Fire Games in Winnipeg

Cpl. Dave Vunic (left) back in 2018 when the West Shore RCMP’s bike patrol unit was established. (Black Press Media file)
West Shore resident Verrinder Bharmota being presented a “Certificate of Appreciation” by West Shore RCMP for waiving the charge for a taxi ride for a passenger in distress. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

West Shore taxi driver thanked by police for kind gesture

Verrinder Bharmota gave an intoxicated youth a free ride when they needed to get home

West Shore resident Verrinder Bharmota being presented a “Certificate of Appreciation” by West Shore RCMP for waiving the charge for a taxi ride for a passenger in distress. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
Dance duo Funkanometry dances surrounded by a cheering crowd during the 2022 Eats and Beats Beach Party in Colwood. This year’s event takes place at Royal Beach. (Black Press Media file photo)

Beat the heat with these free West Shore summer events

Music, yoga, farmers’ markets and more on offer

Dance duo Funkanometry dances surrounded by a cheering crowd during the 2022 Eats and Beats Beach Party in Colwood. This year’s event takes place at Royal Beach. (Black Press Media file photo)
A camera captures the moment a black bear defeats the container securing it to a tree in the woods on southern Vancouver Island. (Rick West/Facebook)

VIDEO: Black bear beats down Malahat tree paparazzi

Camera captures bear rummaging critter cam box in the woods on MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) First Nation

A camera captures the moment a black bear defeats the container securing it to a tree in the woods on southern Vancouver Island. (Rick West/Facebook)
A pair of orphaned ducks plunge into the wild after healing at the Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin. (Wild ARC/Facebook)

Swimming free: Metchosin wildlife rescue releases orphaned ducks in video

Pair of wood ducks take the plunge after several weeks in care

A pair of orphaned ducks plunge into the wild after healing at the Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin. (Wild ARC/Facebook)
View Royal Fire Rescue on scene of a July 19 morning crash on Highway 1. (Black Press Media photo)

5-vehicle rear-end crash messes up Greater Victoria morning commute

Commuters stuck in traffic

View Royal Fire Rescue on scene of a July 19 morning crash on Highway 1. (Black Press Media photo)
A traffic stop in View Royal led West Shore RCMP officers to suspected drugs, more than $2,000 and weapons. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)

West Shore police stop wrong man, find backpack full of suspected drugs

Officers seize suspected drugs, cash and weapons during View Royal traffic stop

A traffic stop in View Royal led West Shore RCMP officers to suspected drugs, more than $2,000 and weapons. (Courtesy West Shore RCMP)
Participants in the Victoria Grandmothers for Africa ride set off during a previous year’s event. (Courtesy of Victoria Grandmothers for Africa)

Victoria Grandmothers for Africa group rides again

Group recruiting riders for annual fundraiser

Participants in the Victoria Grandmothers for Africa ride set off during a previous year’s event. (Courtesy of Victoria Grandmothers for Africa)
RidgeView Place residents packing up their belongings and getting ready to look for new homes on April 27. (Black Press Media)

Langford to disperse more funds for residents evacuated from faulty condos

Around $30,000 left in fund after first round of applications ended in June

RidgeView Place residents packing up their belongings and getting ready to look for new homes on April 27. (Black Press Media)
Traffic is moving slowly northbound on the Malahat section of the Trans-Canada Highway heading out of Langford Friday (June 30) morning. (Courtesy Drive BC)

Traffic moving slowly northbound on Malahat

Long weekend traffic jams appear to have started as of 11:30 a.m. Friday

Traffic is moving slowly northbound on the Malahat section of the Trans-Canada Highway heading out of Langford Friday (June 30) morning. (Courtesy Drive BC)
The BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin could use some greenery to keep its animals wild as they heal. (Wild ARC/Facebook)

Tree trimming time? Wildlife in Greater Victoria could use your cuttings

Metchosin animal rehab centre seeks cedar and fir

The BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin could use some greenery to keep its animals wild as they heal. (Wild ARC/Facebook)
RAD Recreation Adapted Society founder Tanelle Bolt provides a training session for Highland Pacific Golf Course staff Tuesday, June 13, on the paragolfer. The device allows people with limited or no ability to stand on their own to navigate a golf course and be raised into a proper swinging position. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Highland Pacific Golf Course gets refresher on accessibility

The course offers a paragolfer to help players with mobility restrictions

RAD Recreation Adapted Society founder Tanelle Bolt provides a training session for Highland Pacific Golf Course staff Tuesday, June 13, on the paragolfer. The device allows people with limited or no ability to stand on their own to navigate a golf course and be raised into a proper swinging position. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
West Shore RCMP. (Black Press Media file photo)

West Shore RCMP says missing man found dead

Police do not suspect criminality was involved

West Shore RCMP. (Black Press Media file photo)
West Shore RCMP detachment vehicles are seen behind the detachment in Langford March 29, 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)

Police clear ‘suspicious’ View Royal Man

West Shore RCMP thanked man for coming forward

West Shore RCMP detachment vehicles are seen behind the detachment in Langford March 29, 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)
West Shore RCMP say a teen reported missing has been located and is safe. (Black Press Media file photo)

UPDATE: Police locate West Shore teen, say he is safe

Last seen on June 6, teen reported safe by West Shore RCMP June 8

West Shore RCMP say a teen reported missing has been located and is safe. (Black Press Media file photo)
A crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Finlayson Arm Road has the highway down to single-lane alternating traffic. (DriveBC traffic camera)

UPDATE: Malahat traffic flowing freely after 2-vehicle crash cleared

Police thanked motorists for their patience as crews worked scene

A crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near Finlayson Arm Road has the highway down to single-lane alternating traffic. (DriveBC traffic camera)
The Shawnigan Lake School Iron Women have won the provincial girls AA rugby championship. (Arden Gill photo)

Greater Victoria schools win at high school rugby provincials

Claremont girls sevens team outscored their opponents 247 to 12 on their way to the title

The Shawnigan Lake School Iron Women have won the provincial girls AA rugby championship. (Arden Gill photo)