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Chrissy Brett weeps as she holds crying Camp Namagens resident Lynne Hibak at Goldstream Park in Langford. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

Inside Victoria’s tent city: ‘I’m still human’

Campers share their experiences of homelessness, struggles to find housing

Chrissy Brett weeps as she holds crying Camp Namagens resident Lynne Hibak at Goldstream Park in Langford. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
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Find your future at Black Press career fair in Victoria

More than 70 booths expected at Bay Street Armoury on Oct. 25

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A survey suggests the majority of Canadian girls and young women have found the #MeToo movement heartening. (File photo)

Surge in requests for help, reports of sexual assault since #MeToo

Growing demand for Victoria Sexual Assault Clinic’s services in first year of #MeToo

A survey suggests the majority of Canadian girls and young women have found the #MeToo movement heartening. (File photo)
VicPD have taken two men into custody for allegedly trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, headed for downtown Victoria. (News files)

VicPD issues 50 tickets in one day

Offers education instead of paying fines

VicPD have taken two men into custody for allegedly trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, headed for downtown Victoria. (News files)
Tent city campers have moved to David Shebib’s residence in Saanich on Tuesday afternoon (Sam Seera’s property), after leaving Goldstream campground Oct. 2. (Travis Paterson/News staff)

Homeless campers packing to leave private Saanich property

Camp Namegans agreed to leave by Oct. 12 after 10-day stay

Tent city campers have moved to David Shebib’s residence in Saanich on Tuesday afternoon (Sam Seera’s property), after leaving Goldstream campground Oct. 2. (Travis Paterson/News staff)
A suspect in a break-and-enter and assault in Qualicum Beach was seen fleeing the seen in a 2012 white Mitsubishi RVR (similar to this one) with a Saskatchewan licence plate: 336 LAH. — Courtesy Oceanside RCMP

Neighbour assaulted after interrupting Parksville break-in

RCMP looking for white Mitsubishi after Oct. 11 incident

A suspect in a break-and-enter and assault in Qualicum Beach was seen fleeing the seen in a 2012 white Mitsubishi RVR (similar to this one) with a Saskatchewan licence plate: 336 LAH. — Courtesy Oceanside RCMP
Crews from Saanich public works set up a containment boom on the Colquitz River in 2013. (File photo)

Your unused oil tank could cost you

District of Saanich warns residents to check for leaks before filling up

Crews from Saanich public works set up a containment boom on the Colquitz River in 2013. (File photo)
‘Bring an extra sweater,’ UVic tells students amid gas shortage

‘Bring an extra sweater,’ UVic tells students amid gas shortage

B.C. universities cut back heating buildings, limit research labs since Oct.9 pipeline explosion

‘Bring an extra sweater,’ UVic tells students amid gas shortage
One of the more accessible public washrooms in Victoria is below the Information Centre at the Inner Harbour. (Keili Bartlett/News staff)

How accessible are Victoria’s public washrooms?

Victoria Disability Resource Centre identifies many barriers for wheelchair users to access toilets

One of the more accessible public washrooms in Victoria is below the Information Centre at the Inner Harbour. (Keili Bartlett/News staff)
West Shore RCMP battle stigma with ‘men cry too’

West Shore RCMP battle stigma with ‘men cry too’

Cops encourage all sexual assault and domestic violence victims ahead of World Mental Health Day

West Shore RCMP battle stigma with ‘men cry too’
Swartz Bay Ferry terminal saw a four-ferry wait on Thanksgiving weekend. (photo BC Ferries)

BC Ferries asked passengers to disembark and volunteer to take later sailings

Plan underway to shift travelers on long weekends; nine-hour waits this Thanksgiving

Swartz Bay Ferry terminal saw a four-ferry wait on Thanksgiving weekend. (photo BC Ferries)
Court documents reveal homicide victim faced assault charges

Court documents reveal homicide victim faced assault charges

Saanich assault victim died before scheduled appearance

Court documents reveal homicide victim faced assault charges
Former Victoria police chief constable Frank Elsner. News file photo

Former Victoria police chief investigation cost city nearly $1 million

Total price released after Frank Elsner found guilty of eight acts of misconduct

Former Victoria police chief constable Frank Elsner. News file photo
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Gas prices in Victoria jump 10 cents to 149.9

Cost of gas highest it’s been since 2007

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76-year-old Jeanne Socrates is making her third attempt to become the oldest person to sail around the world solo. (Keili Bartlett/News staff)

Senior sailor leaves Victoria to sail around the world — again

Jeanne Socrates departed from Victoria’s Inner Harbour on Oct. 3

76-year-old Jeanne Socrates is making her third attempt to become the oldest person to sail around the world solo. (Keili Bartlett/News staff)
76-year-old Jeanne Socrates is making her third attempt to become the oldest person to sail around the world solo. (Keili Bartlett/News staff)

Senior sailor leaves B.C. to sail around the world — again

Jeanne Socrates departed from Victoria’s Inner Harbour on Oct. 3

76-year-old Jeanne Socrates is making her third attempt to become the oldest person to sail around the world solo. (Keili Bartlett/News staff)
Tent city campers have moved to David Shebib’s private property in Saanich, after leaving Goldstream campground Oct. 2. (Travis Paterson/News staff)

Saanich investigates if campers can stay in mayoral candidate’s yard

Tent use on private property may be violation of bylaw

Tent city campers have moved to David Shebib’s private property in Saanich, after leaving Goldstream campground Oct. 2. (Travis Paterson/News staff)
Tent city campers move into Saanich mayoral candidate’s backyard

Tent city campers move into Saanich mayoral candidate’s backyard

‘Garbage guru’ David Shebib opens his property to more than 20 campers

Tent city campers move into Saanich mayoral candidate’s backyard
Seniors, first-time stoners expected to use pot after legalization

Seniors, first-time stoners expected to use pot after legalization

Island Health expecting increase in demand for service after Oct. 17

Seniors, first-time stoners expected to use pot after legalization
Hospital visits could rise in B.C. after pot legalization

Hospital visits could rise in B.C. after pot legalization

Island Health expects seniors and first-time stoners will lead to increase in service after Oct. 17

Hospital visits could rise in B.C. after pot legalization