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Oak Bay police and the B.C. Coroners Service are on scene after the body was discovered in the 200-block of Beach Drive Road in the morning hours of Wednesday (July 26). (Jake Romphf photo/News)

VIDEO: Police investigate body discovered in bushes in Oak Bay

Police have determined that the man’s death was suspicious

Oak Bay police and the B.C. Coroners Service are on scene after the body was discovered in the 200-block of Beach Drive Road in the morning hours of Wednesday (July 26). (Jake Romphf photo/News)
The 5th Garry Oak Scouts group enjoys eight days paddling and camping Teslin and Yukon rivers. (Courtesy 5th Garry Oak Scouts)

PHOTOS: Greater Victoria Scouts document 8-day Yukon paddling trip

Community, businesses and service groups help get kids on the river

The 5th Garry Oak Scouts group enjoys eight days paddling and camping Teslin and Yukon rivers. (Courtesy 5th Garry Oak Scouts)
A hint of aurora shimmers in the distance from Cattle Point in Oak Bay. (Photo by James MacKenzie)

Photographer captures hints of aurora off Oak Bay shore

Share your images of Greater Victoria by emailing newsroom@vicnews.com.

A hint of aurora shimmers in the distance from Cattle Point in Oak Bay. (Photo by James MacKenzie)
Baby seal Bertha Island is in care at Marine Mammal Rescue Centre after being plucked from Cattle Point in Oak Bay. (Marine Mammal Rescue Centre photo)

Baby seal Bertha found in Oak Bay and now beefing up in rescue centre

Beaches become seal nurseries each summer, but a pup alone isn’t always in trouble

Baby seal Bertha Island is in care at Marine Mammal Rescue Centre after being plucked from Cattle Point in Oak Bay. (Marine Mammal Rescue Centre photo)
The Greater Victoria Public Library hosts the annual BC Summer Reading Club to keep kids busy with books, activities until fall. (Black Press Media file photo)

Greater Victoria library club helps kids battle ‘summer slide’ in literacy

Free BC Summer Reading Club runs now through Sept. 5 for kids 12 and younger

The Greater Victoria Public Library hosts the annual BC Summer Reading Club to keep kids busy with books, activities until fall. (Black Press Media file photo)
Oak Bay Fire Department Lt. Kyle Beaumont asks people to leave the pets at home, while using ‘Sparky’ as an example. (District of Oak Bay/Instagram)

Don’t leave dogs in hot cars, Oak Bay firefighters plead in short video

Leave Sparky at home, with a friend or at least use dog mode

Oak Bay Fire Department Lt. Kyle Beaumont asks people to leave the pets at home, while using ‘Sparky’ as an example. (District of Oak Bay/Instagram)
Death cap mushrooms are popping up in Oak Bay, prompting a warning from the district. (Adolf and Oluna Ceska file photo)

Death cap mushrooms growing in Oak Bay

Oak Bay issues warning to residents

Death cap mushrooms are popping up in Oak Bay, prompting a warning from the district. (Adolf and Oluna Ceska file photo)
The Oak Bay Village Spring Nosh celebrates of food-makers in the community with tasty offerings, music and family fun Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2020 Oak Bay Ave. (Courtesy Oak Bay BIA)

Event crammed with tasty treats, family fun returns to Oak Bay village

Oak Bay Spring Nosh runs June 17 with food, games, music

The Oak Bay Village Spring Nosh celebrates of food-makers in the community with tasty offerings, music and family fun Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2020 Oak Bay Ave. (Courtesy Oak Bay BIA)
A tiny Oak Bay used book shop helps readers stock up for summertime reading with its annual sale Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s church, 1701 Elgin Rd.(Black Press Media file photo)

Oak Bay book sale supports critical youth support, housing and food agencies

Puzzles, pulled pork sliders, traditional hot dog fare also on tap June 10

A tiny Oak Bay used book shop helps readers stock up for summertime reading with its annual sale Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s church, 1701 Elgin Rd.(Black Press Media file photo)
Community members from across the Capital Region show support for the family of Steve Seekins – the Oak Bay public works employee killed on the job May 17 – during a fundraising barbecue on the lawn of municipal hall May 25. (Gui Santos/Black Press)

Fundraiser draws regional support for family of Oak Bay employee killed on the job

Online fundraiser surpasses $110,000 for family of Steve Seekins

Community members from across the Capital Region show support for the family of Steve Seekins – the Oak Bay public works employee killed on the job May 17 – during a fundraising barbecue on the lawn of municipal hall May 25. (Gui Santos/Black Press)
A juvenile elephant seal near Oak Bay Marina has police asking the public to keep their distance. (Courtesy of Oak Bay Police)

Public asked to stay away from young elephant seal on Oak Bay’s shore

Seals may look sick during yearly moult on land but can still move quickly if threatened

A juvenile elephant seal near Oak Bay Marina has police asking the public to keep their distance. (Courtesy of Oak Bay Police)
A black-and-white warbler draws attention in Panama Flats in Saanich on May 13. (Geoffrey Newell photo)

Rare black-and-white warbler draws a crowd in Saanich

Panama Flats visitor a first for longtime Oak Bay birder and educator

A black-and-white warbler draws attention in Panama Flats in Saanich on May 13. (Geoffrey Newell photo)
Before and after removal photos show the impact the aggressive shiny geranium can have on a yard. (Courtesy Wylie Thomas)

VIDEO: Swaths of invasive shiny geranium threatens Oak Bay biodiversity

Fast-spreading plant also found in Langford, North Saanich, Otter Point, Saanich, Victoria

Before and after removal photos show the impact the aggressive shiny geranium can have on a yard. (Courtesy Wylie Thomas)
Don’t leave dogs in the car, even with the air conditioner running, begs the BC SPCA. (BC SPCA photo)

Don’t break a window: BC SPCA outlines how best to handle a dog left in a hot car

Parts of Vancouver Island set to see temperatures up to 29 C over the next 7 days

Don’t leave dogs in the car, even with the air conditioner running, begs the BC SPCA. (BC SPCA photo)
A hiker pauses on Chairback Mountain overlooking Long Pond on the 100-Mile Wilderness section of the Appalachian Trail north of Monson, Maine, in this September 2004 file photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Robert F. Bukaty)

Hotline helps Canadian camping newbs with the scoop on poop and other questions

Those with non-emergent camping conundrums can call 1-844-SCOUT101 or go online to plan ahead

A hiker pauses on Chairback Mountain overlooking Long Pond on the 100-Mile Wilderness section of the Appalachian Trail north of Monson, Maine, in this September 2004 file photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Robert F. Bukaty)
Charelli’s Cheese Shop, Delicatessen, and Catering in Oak Bay offers grilled cheese sandwiches by donation on National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (April 12) in support of the ALS Society of BC. (Black Press Media file photo)

Greater Victoria deli celebrates Grilled Cheese Day – for a cause

Canada celebrates gooey good grilled cheese April 12

Charelli’s Cheese Shop, Delicatessen, and Catering in Oak Bay offers grilled cheese sandwiches by donation on National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (April 12) in support of the ALS Society of BC. (Black Press Media file photo)
Aleksej Milojevic is the latest longtime golf caddy to earn a full, four-year scholarship through his caddie work at the Victoria Golf Club. (Black Press Media file photo)

Saanich student scores 4-year scholarship working Oak Bay links

Greater Victoria Golf Club caddie earns in $125,000 post-secondary funds

Aleksej Milojevic is the latest longtime golf caddy to earn a full, four-year scholarship through his caddie work at the Victoria Golf Club. (Black Press Media file photo)
Volunteers planted 23 new native shrubs including thimbleberry along the riparian areas as well as tall Oregon grape and snowberry along the drier upper banks of Bowker Creek in Oak Bay. (Bowker Creek Salmon Recovery/Facebook)

Greater Victoria creek could burst with baby salmon any day

Volunteers shift plants to keep Bowker shores healthy

Volunteers planted 23 new native shrubs including thimbleberry along the riparian areas as well as tall Oregon grape and snowberry along the drier upper banks of Bowker Creek in Oak Bay. (Bowker Creek Salmon Recovery/Facebook)
People report feeling a 2.6 magnitude shaker, about 7 km northeast of Oak Bay on March 23 around 4 a.m. (Earthquaketracker.com)

Small but close – residents report feeling earthquake off Oak Bay

2.6 magnitude earthquake recorded early Thursday morning

People report feeling a 2.6 magnitude shaker, about 7 km northeast of Oak Bay on March 23 around 4 a.m. (Earthquaketracker.com)
Arnold Lim’s photo of carver Howard La Fortune took second place for best feature photo for circulation 10,000 and over. (Arnold Lim/Black Press Media)

National awards shine spotlight on Greater Victoria journalists

Black Press Media recognized at Canadian Community Newspaper Awards

Arnold Lim’s photo of carver Howard La Fortune took second place for best feature photo for circulation 10,000 and over. (Arnold Lim/Black Press Media)