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VIDEO: Tear gas deployed during morning arrest in Victoria

VIDEO: Tear gas deployed during morning arrest in Victoria

VicPD, Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team and Victoria Fire attended

VIDEO: Tear gas deployed during morning arrest in Victoria
Jay Greenwood, 46, of Victoria died at Extreme Air trampoline park on Jan. 20, 2018. His two children, who were present when he died, sued the trampoline park and have just received a response to their claim. (Facebook)

Trampoline park disputes events that led to Victoria dad’s death

Extreme Air files response denying any responsibility in death of 46-year-old Jay Greenwood

Jay Greenwood, 46, of Victoria died at Extreme Air trampoline park on Jan. 20, 2018. His two children, who were present when he died, sued the trampoline park and have just received a response to their claim. (Facebook)
The Bolen Books Puzzle Competition will take place at Hillside Centre Court on Feb. 23 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Bolen Books photo)

Reigning champs return to defend title at free puzzle competition

Teams prep costumes and strategy as Bolen Books announces popular event

The Bolen Books Puzzle Competition will take place at Hillside Centre Court on Feb. 23 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Bolen Books photo)
Saveur Restaurant in Victoria made OpenTable’s Top 100 list for Canada’s Most Romantic Restaurants. (Saveur)

Three Island restaurants and the capital itself hit ‘Most Romantic’ list

OpenTable revealed annual list of most romantic restaurants and cities across Canada

Saveur Restaurant in Victoria made OpenTable’s Top 100 list for Canada’s Most Romantic Restaurants. (Saveur)
Water samples taken from Eagle Beach at Elk Lake tested positive for a type of blue-green algae that produces cyanotoxins. CRD warns people keep their animals on a leash. (Travis Paterson/News staff)

Dog owners warned that Elk Lake tests positive for toxic algae

Ingesting water with cyanotoxins can lead to lethal liver damage in dogs

Water samples taken from Eagle Beach at Elk Lake tested positive for a type of blue-green algae that produces cyanotoxins. CRD warns people keep their animals on a leash. (Travis Paterson/News staff)
A man crashed a truck into a light standard at the Helmcken Road Park and Ride Thursday morning before fleeing in a canoe in Portage Inlet. (Keri Coles/News staff)

Police arrest man who allegedly crashed truck, stole canoe in West Shore

Man was taken into custody at Portage Inlet after swimming ashore

A man crashed a truck into a light standard at the Helmcken Road Park and Ride Thursday morning before fleeing in a canoe in Portage Inlet. (Keri Coles/News staff)
There is a 60 per cent chance of a few flurries in Victoria starting Sunday evening, according to The Weather Network, which carries into next week with 40 per cent chance of flurries on Monday and Tuesday. (File photo)

Snow might be on the horizon for most of the Island

Temperatures dip below freezing this weekend and into early next week that could lead to flurries

There is a 60 per cent chance of a few flurries in Victoria starting Sunday evening, according to The Weather Network, which carries into next week with 40 per cent chance of flurries on Monday and Tuesday. (File photo)
The Victoria HarbourCats announced Wednesday that Brad Norris-Jones is stepping down from the organization effective Jan. 31, for an opportunity that will be made known in the near future. (HarbourCats)

Victoria HarbourCats GM steps down

Brad Norris-Jones pursues a new opportunity

The Victoria HarbourCats announced Wednesday that Brad Norris-Jones is stepping down from the organization effective Jan. 31, for an opportunity that will be made known in the near future. (HarbourCats)
Hotel Zed offers to bring the meaning of ‘lunch hour’ to a whole new level from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Valentine’s week with the “nooner package.” (Hotel Zed)

Victoria hotel runs unique Valentine’s Day package

Eclectic room, sexy card games promise ‘heart-pounding, blood-pumping fun’

Hotel Zed offers to bring the meaning of ‘lunch hour’ to a whole new level from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Valentine’s week with the “nooner package.” (Hotel Zed)
The suspect is described as a 20- to 30-year old Caucasian man standing 6 feet tall and weighing 200 lbs. At the time of the attack, he was physically fit, with short red hair, short red full beard and green eyes. He was wearing a mustard or green/yellow coloured hoodie, grey pants and skateboard-style shoes. (VicPD)

VicPD seek information on stabbing five years ago in Beacon Hill Park

Serious stabbing left 48-year-old man with potentially life-threatening wounds

The suspect is described as a 20- to 30-year old Caucasian man standing 6 feet tall and weighing 200 lbs. At the time of the attack, he was physically fit, with short red hair, short red full beard and green eyes. He was wearing a mustard or green/yellow coloured hoodie, grey pants and skateboard-style shoes. (VicPD)
Photo taken of Lapshinoff’s injuries seven days after the excessive force arrest by Const. Brent Wray of Saanich Police. (Submitted)

B.C. man permanently disabled from excessive force arrest files appeal

Lower court ruled Victoria’s Don Lapshinoff missed window for compensation

Photo taken of Lapshinoff’s injuries seven days after the excessive force arrest by Const. Brent Wray of Saanich Police. (Submitted)
Photo taken of Lapshinoff’s injuries seven days after the excessive force arrest by Const. Brent Wray of Saanich Police. (Submitted)

Man permanently disabled from excessive force arrest in Saanich files appeal

Lower court ruled Lapshinoff missed window for compensation

Photo taken of Lapshinoff’s injuries seven days after the excessive force arrest by Const. Brent Wray of Saanich Police. (Submitted)
Central Saanich police officers suffer carbon monoxide inhalation during rescue

Central Saanich police officers suffer carbon monoxide inhalation during rescue

Two officers were taken to hospital for treatment after early morning call

Central Saanich police officers suffer carbon monoxide inhalation during rescue
Measles is most dangerous for young children. (Wikicommons media)

Measles outbreak in Washington state spurs warning from BC Centre for Disease Control

State of emergency declared by Washington state governor

Measles is most dangerous for young children. (Wikicommons media)
Japanese-Canadian artist Marlene Howell stands with her piece “Under new ownership” at The Lost Fleet exhibit, opening Saturday at the Maritime Museum of BC. (Keri Coles/News staff)

Exhibit explores history of 1,200 Japanese-Canadian fishing boats confiscated during internment

A look at racism, WWII and Japanese-Canadian fishermen in B.C.

Japanese-Canadian artist Marlene Howell stands with her piece “Under new ownership” at The Lost Fleet exhibit, opening Saturday at the Maritime Museum of BC. (Keri Coles/News staff)
A turned over truck on Lochside Drive in Central Saanich seeps oil into the nearby ground. (Keri Coles/News staff)

Crews work to contain oil after truck tips in Central Saanich

WATCH: Truck turned over on Lochside Drive Thursday evening

A turned over truck on Lochside Drive in Central Saanich seeps oil into the nearby ground. (Keri Coles/News staff)
The suspect is a 30- to 40-year-old Caucasian man standing 5’7″ and 160 lbs. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a black jack, white pants, beige boots and a black toque. (Victoria Crime Stoppers)

WATCH: Dramatic video of Langford carjacking

Suspect pulled victim from car and drove away, nearly running over him

The suspect is a 30- to 40-year-old Caucasian man standing 5’7″ and 160 lbs. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a black jack, white pants, beige boots and a black toque. (Victoria Crime Stoppers)
Launched this month during national Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the video series includes dramatizations to demonstrate common solutions for problems associated with dementia, like wandering or confusion. (File photo)

New dementia video series shares wisdom and advice for family caregivers

‘The series is a reminder that you are not alone’

Launched this month during national Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the video series includes dramatizations to demonstrate common solutions for problems associated with dementia, like wandering or confusion. (File photo)
A 77-year-old veteran was admitted to hospital with “significant medical issues” on Jan. 17, according to his son Darren Laur who says his father has had no privacy since. (Google Maps)

B.C. hospital apologizes for veteran’s five-day hallway stay

Clinical director of Victoria General Hospital says case of retired veteran ‘definitely excessive’

A 77-year-old veteran was admitted to hospital with “significant medical issues” on Jan. 17, according to his son Darren Laur who says his father has had no privacy since. (Google Maps)
A 77-year-old veteran was admitted to hospital with “significant medical issues” on Jan. 17, according to his son Darren Laur who says his father has had no privacy since. (Google Maps)

Hospital apologizes for veteran’s five-day hallway stay

Clinical director of VGH says case of retired 77-year-old veteran ‘definitely excessive’

A 77-year-old veteran was admitted to hospital with “significant medical issues” on Jan. 17, according to his son Darren Laur who says his father has had no privacy since. (Google Maps)