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Bitcoin not needed to buy yourself out of U.S. jury duty: Oak Bay police

Bitcoin not needed to buy yourself out of U.S. jury duty: Oak Bay police

Scammers stole $638 million from 34,621 Canadians in 2024
Langford teenager says city budget will shatter dream of joining RCMP

Langford teenager says city budget will shatter dream of joining RCMP

The city has agreed to fund the recruitment of 4 new police officers in 2025 instead of the requested 5
Sooke Food Bank’s plea for support is about more than just meals

Sooke Food Bank’s plea for support is about more than just meals

The president of the Sooke Food Bank says more employment, and education opportunities are needed in the district
Saanich directs its buying power in response to U.S.-Canada trade war

Saanich directs its buying power in response to U.S.-Canada trade war

Council unanimously approved recommendations to prioritize Canadian products and services
Byelection candidates speak out on biggest issues facing Esquimalt

Byelection candidates speak out on biggest issues facing Esquimalt

The Esquimalt byelection will be held on April 5
Bridge resident built in North Saanich park runs into troubled waters

Bridge resident built in North Saanich park runs into troubled waters

North Saanich resident Chris Maier was given a March 17 deadline to to remove the footbridge
Shared approach: Langford entrepreneur launching peer-to-peer rental platform

Shared approach: Langford entrepreneur launching peer-to-peer rental platform

PeerShare aims to offer seamless rentals for people around Greater Victoria
Greater Victoria students witness the fur fly at Police Camp

Greater Victoria students witness the fur fly at Police Camp

The Integrated Canine Service performed a demonstration for camp participants
VIDEO: Boat ablaze in Sidney's Tsehum Harbour

VIDEO: Boat ablaze in Sidney's Tsehum Harbour

Witnesses reported the burning boat around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday
Greater Victoria man jailed for sexual offences against teen sisters

Greater Victoria man jailed for sexual offences against teen sisters

Peter John Hooper has been convicted for sexual offences against a total of four teens