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Retired Reynolds teacher Heather Coey is among the education leaders recognized in the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education. (Screenshot/Province of B.C.)

VIDEO: Meet 5 provincial award-winning education leaders in Greater Victoria

Awards honour teachers, support staff, principals, vice-principals and district leaders

Retired Reynolds teacher Heather Coey is among the education leaders recognized in the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education. (Screenshot/Province of B.C.)
Three houses set sail from the Esquimalt waterfront on Oct. 23. (Photo by Judy Marston)

VIDEO: Boatload of houses set sail for new homes from Esquimalt waterfront

Wind makes for nail-biter of a house move

Three houses set sail from the Esquimalt waterfront on Oct. 23. (Photo by Judy Marston)
Police made 20 arrests in relation to thefts at one downtown Victoria store over three days in October. (Black Press Media file photo)

Police make 20 theft arrests over 3 days at downtown Victoria store

Enforcement project responded to concerns from local businesses

Police made 20 arrests in relation to thefts at one downtown Victoria store over three days in October. (Black Press Media file photo)
Phillip Baugniet, 80, was arrested at the Victoria Police Department by officers of the Stormont Dundas and Glengarry detachment of OPP on Oct. 11. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria man arrested, charged in Ontario historical sex assault case

Former teacher arrested at the Victoria Police Department by Ontario Provincial Police

Phillip Baugniet, 80, was arrested at the Victoria Police Department by officers of the Stormont Dundas and Glengarry detachment of OPP on Oct. 11. (Black Press Media file photo)
A rendering of the now complete supportive housing building that will serve young adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness. (Courtesy of BC Housing)

48-unit Victoria building opens for young homeless adults

Site includes education, employment and other support services

A rendering of the now complete supportive housing building that will serve young adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness. (Courtesy of BC Housing)
Environment Canada predicts 30 to 70 mm of rain could fall on the south and east Island Tuesday (Oct. 24) with a potential for heavy wet snow. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Drivers warned of heavy rain, potential snow falling in Greater Victoria

Greater Victoria, Gulf Islands and east Vancouver Island to Fanny Bay could see 30 to 70 mm of rain

Environment Canada predicts 30 to 70 mm of rain could fall on the south and east Island Tuesday (Oct. 24) with a potential for heavy wet snow. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Craigdarroch Castle will host two theatre performances this fall. (Courtesy of Craigdarroch Castle)

Murder mystery improv, solo Frankenstein coming to Victoria castle

Performances include classically trained actor, award-winning theatre company

Craigdarroch Castle will host two theatre performances this fall. (Courtesy of Craigdarroch Castle)
Residents said Greater Victoria’s quality of life got slightly worse due to housing and cost-of-living concerns, according to the 2023 Vital Signs report. (Black Press Media file photo)

Pocketbook issues lead to worsening grade in Victoria’s Vital Signs report

Housing and cost of living top issues for respondents

Residents said Greater Victoria’s quality of life got slightly worse due to housing and cost-of-living concerns, according to the 2023 Vital Signs report. (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria police say a 70-year-old man was assaulted by three individuals on Sept. 26. (Courtesy of VicPD)

VicPD releases video of alleged bear spray assault of 70-year-old

Police say three individuals used multiple weapons against can collecting man

Victoria police say a 70-year-old man was assaulted by three individuals on Sept. 26. (Courtesy of VicPD)
Silvertips’ Teague Patton (29) fights for the puck during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Victoria Royals at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Saturday, Sept. 23. The Silvertips won 5-3. (Annie Barker/Sound Publishing)

Victoria Royals forward suspended 25 games for hockey hit from behind

Dexter Whittle out of the Silvertips roster indefinitely after hit

Silvertips’ Teague Patton (29) fights for the puck during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Victoria Royals at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Saturday, Sept. 23. The Silvertips won 5-3. (Annie Barker/Sound Publishing)
The West Shore RCMP says fraudsters are requesting that Facebook Marketplace shoppers e-transfer a deposit to hold items for sale, but the items aren’t being delivered. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Dwyer)

West Shore RCMP warns of Facebook Marketplace fraudsters demanding deposits

Police recommends meeting sellers in a public place

The West Shore RCMP says fraudsters are requesting that Facebook Marketplace shoppers e-transfer a deposit to hold items for sale, but the items aren’t being delivered. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Michael Dwyer)
A participant in one of last year’s Orange Shirt Day events. (Black Press Media file photo)

Stories, cultures to be shared with Greater Victoria residents on Sept. 30

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events taking place across the region

A participant in one of last year’s Orange Shirt Day events. (Black Press Media file photo)
An incident on Pandora Street on Sept. 14 is being ruled a homicide by police. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Major crimes unit says Pandora Avenue death in Victoria was a homicide

Man was found in medical distress early in the morning before he died in hospital

An incident on Pandora Street on Sept. 14 is being ruled a homicide by police. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Officers marched the streets of Victoria to gather for the ceremony Sept. 24 at the monument behind the B.C. legislature, 501 Belleville St. (B.C. Law Enforcement Memorial Service screenshot)

VIDEO: Police make sombre march for annual memorial ceremony in Victoria

Memorial lands two days after the shooting death of Metro Vancouver RCMP officer

Officers marched the streets of Victoria to gather for the ceremony Sept. 24 at the monument behind the B.C. legislature, 501 Belleville St. (B.C. Law Enforcement Memorial Service screenshot)
Gordon Hansen is described as heavy set, and 5’8” tall with a grey beard. (Courtesy VicPD)

Victoria police arrest senior citizen who was wanted Canada-wide

Gordon Hansen was spotted in downtown Victoria

Gordon Hansen is described as heavy set, and 5’8” tall with a grey beard. (Courtesy VicPD)
Island Health has stepped in and appointed a new administrator at Victoria Chinatown Care Centre after determining the site was failing to meet legislated care standards. (Google Maps)

Island Health steps in after Victoria care home fails to meet standards

Victoria Chinatown Care Centre gets new day-to-day operations administrator

Island Health has stepped in and appointed a new administrator at Victoria Chinatown Care Centre after determining the site was failing to meet legislated care standards. (Google Maps)
The Vancouver Canucks will be holding their training camp at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria Sept. 21 to 24. (Black Press Media file photo)

5 things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Summer may be over but there’s still plenty to do around Greater Victoria

The Vancouver Canucks will be holding their training camp at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria Sept. 21 to 24. (Black Press Media file photo)
A rally and counter-protest about school policies on gender identity were held outside the B.C. legislature on Wednesday (Sept. 20).

‘Unsafe’: Victoria police ask protesters on SOGI issue to vacate legislature

Rallies and counter-protests took place at the B.C. legislature and across Canada Wednesday

A rally and counter-protest about school policies on gender identity were held outside the B.C. legislature on Wednesday (Sept. 20).
A Victoria Police Department patrol car. (Black Press Media file photo)

UPDATE: Victoria missing man found

Missing person alert issued Sept. 18

A Victoria Police Department patrol car. (Black Press Media file photo)
Iggy Pop performs in Victoria at Rifflandia 2023. (Sonica Parmar/Black Press Media)

PHOTOS: Rifflandia wraps up with big names on stage in Victoria

Iggy Pop, Melanie C, Diplo, Salt-N-Pepa, Stephen Marley round out final weekend

Iggy Pop performs in Victoria at Rifflandia 2023. (Sonica Parmar/Black Press Media)