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Saanich Police Department is reporting a sexual assault in a UVic men’s bathroom on the morning of Sept. 26. (Black Press Media file photo)

University of Victoria alerts campus of sexual assault in men’s washroom

Saanich police investigating as UVic reminds of safety precautions

Saanich Police Department is reporting a sexual assault in a UVic men’s bathroom on the morning of Sept. 26. (Black Press Media file photo)
Spectators watch the waves at Ogden Point in Victoria during a wind storm. (Black Press Media file photo)

Some ferries cancelled as thunderstorm looms, winds batter Greater Victoria

Few power outages reported as trees in full foliage hit with first fall storm of 2023

Spectators watch the waves at Ogden Point in Victoria during a wind storm. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Quake Cottage earthquake simulator is among the activities expected at the Sept. 14 safety fair at UVic. (Black Press Media file photo)

Quake cottage shakes up campus as Oak Bay, UVic host safety first fair

Sept. 14 fair includes Oak Bay, Saanich emergency prep groups

The Quake Cottage earthquake simulator is among the activities expected at the Sept. 14 safety fair at UVic. (Black Press Media file photo)
Participants get ready in Oak Bay for the 2022 Paddle for Health fundraiser. (Black Press Media file photo)

Paddlers get ready to support Island families facing pediatric cancer

Paddle for Health launches in Oak Bay this Saturday

Participants get ready in Oak Bay for the 2022 Paddle for Health fundraiser. (Black Press Media file photo)
An Island Health warning is in place for water activities near Willows and Cadboro Bay beaches after testing high for bacteria. (Black Press Media file photo)

Waters off popular Saanich, Oak Bay beaches test high for bacteria

Swimming and other contact not recommended for Willows, Cadboro Bay beaches

An Island Health warning is in place for water activities near Willows and Cadboro Bay beaches after testing high for bacteria. (Black Press Media file photo)
Barely a blur, a red-breasted sapsucker eagerly makes its escape after healing at the BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin. (Wild ARC/Facebook)

VIDEO: Wild birds eagerly fly away after healing at West Shore rehab

BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre releases four healed red-breasted sapsuckers

Barely a blur, a red-breasted sapsucker eagerly makes its escape after healing at the BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin. (Wild ARC/Facebook)
The Oak Bay Police Department is reminding the public to be on guard against scammers after a resident lost almost $15,000. (Stock graphic)

Oak Bay resident loses almost $15,000 in credit card scam

Police warn residents to hang up and call financial institutions back independently

The Oak Bay Police Department is reminding the public to be on guard against scammers after a resident lost almost $15,000. (Stock graphic)
Steven Middleton, 33, has been identified as the man who was found dead in a waterfront area of Oak Bay on July 26. (Courtesy of Saanich police)

Body found in Oak Bay in suspicious death case belonged to 33-year-old man

Police are asking for video as they treat Steven Middleton’s death as suspicious

Steven Middleton, 33, has been identified as the man who was found dead in a waterfront area of Oak Bay on July 26. (Courtesy of Saanich police)
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)