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Victoria police investigate a fatal crash in the 2100 block of Douglas Street on Tuesday (Jan. 23). (Katharine Brynjolfson/Black Press Media)

Motorcyclist killed in downtown Victoria crash

Paramedics, bystanders were unable to save the driver who died at the scene

Victoria police investigate a fatal crash in the 2100 block of Douglas Street on Tuesday (Jan. 23). (Katharine Brynjolfson/Black Press Media)
A man allegedly stabbed a cyclist just outside Victoria police headquarters on Jan. 23. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man entered childcare centre before allegedly stabbing cyclist in Victoria

Cyclist taken to hospital after incident during morning commute

A man allegedly stabbed a cyclist just outside Victoria police headquarters on Jan. 23. (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria police are looking for this missing man, who was last seen on Bay Street on Dec. 14, 2023. (Courtesy of Victoria police)

MISSING: 46-year-old last seen in Victoria more than a month ago

Man named Robert described as 5’7” with a slim build and dark grey and brown hair

Victoria police are looking for this missing man, who was last seen on Bay Street on Dec. 14, 2023. (Courtesy of Victoria police)
Royal Jubilee Hospital is hosting Code Hack from March 8 to 10. (Black Press Media file photo)

24-hour challenge at Victoria hospital looks to find health-care solutions

Code Hack is coming to Royal Jubilee Hospital

Royal Jubilee Hospital is hosting Code Hack from March 8 to 10. (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria police are seeking the public’s help to find a missing 77-year-old man with dementia. (Courtesy of VicPD)

Victoria police search for missing man with dementia

The 77-year-old missing man was last seen on Tuesday

Victoria police are seeking the public’s help to find a missing 77-year-old man with dementia. (Courtesy of VicPD)
Fernwood Square sits packed with people taking in live music during FernFest in 2019. Victoria council hopes to create more spaces like the square in the city. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria looks to more car-free spaces to increase safety, build community

Pilot projects could include Oaklands, Haultain and Five Corners in James Bay

Fernwood Square sits packed with people taking in live music during FernFest in 2019. Victoria council hopes to create more spaces like the square in the city. (Black Press Media file photo)
Erinn Pinkerton is the recipient of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce 2024 Award of Distinction. (Courtesy Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce)

Chamber award honours ‘titan’ in Greater Victoria’s business community

First female president, CEO of BC Transit earns 2024 Award of Distinction

Erinn Pinkerton is the recipient of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce 2024 Award of Distinction. (Courtesy Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce)
A man has been charged with assault after allegedly spitting in the face of a woman. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man charged with assault after allegedly spitting on woman in Victoria

A VicPD officer said they saw a man spit in the face of a woman pushing a baby stroller

A man has been charged with assault after allegedly spitting in the face of a woman. (Black Press Media file photo)
United Way Southern Vancouver Island has opened the process for local social service agencies to apply for grants. (Black Press Media file photo)

United Way Southern Vancouver Island now accepting grant applications

United Way will prioritize applicants that aim to reduce the impact of poverty

United Way Southern Vancouver Island has opened the process for local social service agencies to apply for grants. (Black Press Media file photo)
A dog zooms around the snowy surface down at Dallas Road’s off-leash park in Victoria on Jan. 17. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Check out this flurry of images of winter in Greater Victoria

Readers share their fun times in sub-zero weather with snowy follow-up

A dog zooms around the snowy surface down at Dallas Road’s off-leash park in Victoria on Jan. 17. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
McTavish Road, looking north, at Highway 17 on Wednesday morning (Jan. 17, 2024). The region’s first major snowfall of the year has led to some delays and cancellations at Victoria International Airport. (DriveBC)

Snowfall leads to delayed, cancelled flights in Victoria

Camosun College, Royal Roads University to close campuses; UVic remains open

McTavish Road, looking north, at Highway 17 on Wednesday morning (Jan. 17, 2024). The region’s first major snowfall of the year has led to some delays and cancellations at Victoria International Airport. (DriveBC)
Snowfall is expected on the Malahat overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday (Jan. 17). (Emcon Services Inc./Twitter)

Drivers beware: 10 cm of snow expected as storm lands on Vancouver Island

Snowfall to start late Tuesday, Wednesday morning commute likely an icy affair

Snowfall is expected on the Malahat overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday (Jan. 17). (Emcon Services Inc./Twitter)
VicPD are using this image of an imitation firearm and one used by police to show how real the imitation guns can look. (Courtesy of VicPD)

Imitation firearms, ammunition seized in multiple Victoria incidents

VicPD say seized firearms look similar to ones used by officers

VicPD are using this image of an imitation firearm and one used by police to show how real the imitation guns can look. (Courtesy of VicPD)
Snow falls on the University of Victoria campus on Thursday, Jan. 11. (UVic/X)

Classes are in but roads are icy, remind Greater Victoria schools

Sooke School District cancelled bus routes, cars abandoned on Highway 14

Snow falls on the University of Victoria campus on Thursday, Jan. 11. (UVic/X)
Victoria police believe Ian Indridson was last wearing a dark Eddie Bauer sweater, black sweatpants and black rubber boots. (Courtesy of VicPD)

Victoria police continue search for man missing for 2 years

Ian Indridson is described as 5’11” tall, with a slim build and short grey and black hair

Victoria police believe Ian Indridson was last wearing a dark Eddie Bauer sweater, black sweatpants and black rubber boots. (Courtesy of VicPD)
The man accused of 2014 stabbing in Beacon Hill Park has been detained in a designated psychiatric hospital. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man accused of 2014 Victoria stabbing detained in psychiatric hospital

Paul Cowie was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder

The man accused of 2014 stabbing in Beacon Hill Park has been detained in a designated psychiatric hospital. (Black Press Media file photo)
Vancouver Island faces potential snow in the east and wind in the west starting Monday (Jan. 8). (Environment and Climate Change Canada)

Winter storm may drop 10 cm of snow for parts of Vancouver Island

East coast coulds see wind gusts up to 100 km/h

Vancouver Island faces potential snow in the east and wind in the west starting Monday (Jan. 8). (Environment and Climate Change Canada)
Flurries are in the forecast for Greater Victoria next week. (Black Press Media file photo)

Snow is in the forecast for Greater Victoria as temperatures drop

Flurries anticipated for Wednesday night or Thursday: Environment Canada

Flurries are in the forecast for Greater Victoria next week. (Black Press Media file photo)
Colwood Fire Rescue is applauding a couple who assisted a driver after their car engine caught fire. (City of Colwood/Facebook)

Colwood Fire Rescue applauds couple for assistance after vehicle fire

The couple helped the driver safely exit the vehicle

Colwood Fire Rescue is applauding a couple who assisted a driver after their car engine caught fire. (City of Colwood/Facebook)
The M.V. Coho vehicle ferry will be out of service until Feb. 7. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria-Port Angeles ferry won’t operate until Feb. 7

The ferry will be out of service for annual maintenance

The M.V. Coho vehicle ferry will be out of service until Feb. 7. (Black Press Media file photo)