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Harold Backer released on bail in fraud case, living in Chemainus

Harold Backer released on bail in fraud case, living in Chemainus

Former Mill Bay resident charged with two counts of fraud.
UPDATE: Victoria police investigating suspicious package in local parkade

UPDATE: Victoria police investigating suspicious package in local parkade

The package found was “concerning” to police.
NDP likely to continue stronghold in local ridings: expert

NDP likely to continue stronghold in local ridings: expert

Polls show NDP could win 10 of 14 seats on Island
Overdose crisis takes emotional toll on local paramedics

Overdose crisis takes emotional toll on local paramedics

Time it takes to respond to overdoses has tripled
Reeson Park campers demand affordable housing

Reeson Park campers demand affordable housing

Campers believe current transitional housing is unsatisfactory
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Independent Metchosin-Esquimalt candidate has big ideas on poverty, sewage

CANDIDATE PROFILE: Independent Metchosin-Esquimalt candidate has big ideas on poverty, sewage

DelMar Martay advocates for alternative currency as way to alleviate poverty
At least 84 new classes coming to Victoria school district

At least 84 new classes coming to Victoria school district

District forced to bump Tillicum out-of-school care
City to spend $152,000 to install signs downtown

City to spend $152,000 to install signs downtown

Signs will help residents, tourists move through city streets
City’s first protected bike lanes open for use

City’s first protected bike lanes open for use

A number of new traffic patterns are in effect
Victoria police searching for suspect who exposed himself to a child

Victoria police searching for suspect who exposed himself to a child

Indecent act occurred near Macaulay School in Esquimalt on Friday.