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A former Victoria mutual fund dealer was caught stealing from a client. (iStock photo)

Victoria mutual fund dealer ripped off his sick client for $115K

Ken David Derksen has been handed $325K in penalties

A former Victoria mutual fund dealer was caught stealing from a client. (iStock photo)
Patrons park free at City of Victoria, Robbins and The Bay Centre parking lots Nov. 18 and 25. (Black Press Media file photo)

Free parking: Victoria businesses cover fees at local lots for 2 Saturdays

DVBA, Robbins Parking, Bay Centre cover the costs to draw in patrons

Patrons park free at City of Victoria, Robbins and The Bay Centre parking lots Nov. 18 and 25. (Black Press Media file photo)
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, Ditidaht Chief Councillor Judi Thomas, Pacheedaht Chief Councillor Jeff Jones, and Dave Tovell with Parks Canada sign an agreement to return the use of ?A:?b?e:?s (Middle Beach) to the Pacheedaht First Nation near Port Renfrew. (Courtesy of Parks Canada)

Island First Nation reclaims stewardship of beach in historic agreement

Middle Beach in Pacific Rim National Park is important area in First Nation’s traditional territory

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree, left, Ditidaht Chief Councillor Judi Thomas, Pacheedaht Chief Councillor Jeff Jones, and Dave Tovell with Parks Canada sign an agreement to return the use of ?A:?b?e:?s (Middle Beach) to the Pacheedaht First Nation near Port Renfrew. (Courtesy of Parks Canada)
Sylvia Kelly, 103, celebrates with five others at West Shore Retirement Village. She was very active all her life and credits volunteering as a reason for having such a long life. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)

Six centenarians celebrate remarkable lives at West Shore retirement home

The six people celebrating have led incredibly diverse lives

Sylvia Kelly, 103, celebrates with five others at West Shore Retirement Village. She was very active all her life and credits volunteering as a reason for having such a long life. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)
A suspect from Louis Creek is set to appear in court in connection with Nov. 10 incident. (Photo Credit: X / @rickfoon)
A suspect from Louis Creek is set to appear in court in connection with Nov. 10 incident. (Photo Credit: X / @rickfoon)
Ladysmith RCMP are investigating an assault near Transfer Beach in which a woman was grabbed and pulled into the woods on Saturday, Nov.11. (Black Press Media file photo)

Woman dragged into the bushes by stranger at Ladysmith’s Transfer Beach

RCMP asking for any tips related to assault the night of Nov. 11

Ladysmith RCMP are investigating an assault near Transfer Beach in which a woman was grabbed and pulled into the woods on Saturday, Nov.11. (Black Press Media file photo)
RCMP on scene at the former Hells Angels clubhouse in Nanaimo’s south end. The clubhouse is set to be demolished on Wednesday, Nov. 15. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo’s former Hells Angels clubhouse being demolished

Minister says government will take action against organized crime ‘brick by brick’

RCMP on scene at the former Hells Angels clubhouse in Nanaimo’s south end. The clubhouse is set to be demolished on Wednesday, Nov. 15. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Michael Cabeldu, 67, was last seen on Nov. 9 and is believed to be in the Victoria area. (Courtesy Outer Gulf Islands RCMP)

Missing Gulf Islands 67-year-old may be in Greater Victoria, says RCMP

Michael Cabeldu walks with a limp and has a broken arm that is not in a cast

Michael Cabeldu, 67, was last seen on Nov. 9 and is believed to be in the Victoria area. (Courtesy Outer Gulf Islands RCMP)
This “micro” suite is just 200 square feet. (Screenshot/Craigslist)

‘Damn shoebox’: Saanich ‘micro’ unit charges full rent for just 200 square feet

This as Greater Victoria prices land on dubious national rental unit

This “micro” suite is just 200 square feet. (Screenshot/Craigslist)
Victoria police are looking for this individual as officers say the suspect was involved in a purse theft that injured a woman on Nov. 8. (Courtesy of VicPD)

59-year-old woman injured in alleged purse theft: Victoria police

Suspect sought after they left scene and boarded transit bus

Victoria police are looking for this individual as officers say the suspect was involved in a purse theft that injured a woman on Nov. 8. (Courtesy of VicPD)
The West Shore RCMP have arrested a man for 15 counts of indecent exposure. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
The West Shore RCMP have arrested a man for 15 counts of indecent exposure. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
Federal Tory leader Pierre Poilievre was greeted warmly by an enthusiastic crowd in a packed Mellor Hall on Nov. 13, 2023. (Robert Barron/Citizen)

Cowichan visit by Pierre Poilievre draws huge crowd at rally

Federal Tory leader on “Bring it Home” tour

Federal Tory leader Pierre Poilievre was greeted warmly by an enthusiastic crowd in a packed Mellor Hall on Nov. 13, 2023. (Robert Barron/Citizen)
This file photo shows a tent city outside the provincial courthouse in Victoria in January 2016. Two injunctions, one denied before a subsequent one was approved, against the encampment were analyzed in a new UBC report that’s critical of how B.C. courts treat the eviction orders. (Don Denton/Victoria News photo)

Report raises alarm over how courts granted Victoria encampment injunctions

85% of cases since 2000 never made it past interim court order that dispersed camps

This file photo shows a tent city outside the provincial courthouse in Victoria in January 2016. Two injunctions, one denied before a subsequent one was approved, against the encampment were analyzed in a new UBC report that’s critical of how B.C. courts treat the eviction orders. (Don Denton/Victoria News photo)
The completion of BC Housing’s supportive housing project on White Road in Duncan has been delayed again after the construction company responsible for it filed for bankruptcy. (BC Housing graphic)

Supportive housing project in Duncan delayed again

Construction company declared bankruptcy

The completion of BC Housing’s supportive housing project on White Road in Duncan has been delayed again after the construction company responsible for it filed for bankruptcy. (BC Housing graphic)
The site of a massive fire at the Parksville Heritage Centre, one year later. (Michael Briones photo)

Businesses move forward after devastating Parksville Heritage Centre fire

One year since Nov. 9 fire destroyed 6 Parksville businesses

The site of a massive fire at the Parksville Heritage Centre, one year later. (Michael Briones photo)
The renovated Port Pub as of Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)

Man charged after fatal October stabbing in Port Alberni apartment

Suspect arrested Nov. 13 after being at large for nearly a month

The renovated Port Pub as of Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)
Cinematographer Kelly Conlin (left) on the set of GINNY’S ENTERPRISE shooting actress Casey Dudley who plays the mother. (Courtesy of Suzanne Moreau)

Victoria is the focus at L.A. film festival that premiered local movie

The 18-minute film makes its debut in the City of Angels

Cinematographer Kelly Conlin (left) on the set of GINNY’S ENTERPRISE shooting actress Casey Dudley who plays the mother. (Courtesy of Suzanne Moreau)
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Teenager drowns after canoe flips during weekend trip on Sproat Lake

Two teens were saved by boaters, 17-year-old’s body recovered Monday after extensive search

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Oscar and Libby store owner Teri Hustins reports that the store makes a quarter of of their annual income during the 24 days of the holiday season. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

‘Pinched’ Victoria shoppers using credit cards less amid Christmas season

78% of Canadians plan to cut back on holiday spending, according to survey

Oscar and Libby store owner Teri Hustins reports that the store makes a quarter of of their annual income during the 24 days of the holiday season. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
A wolf-hybrid dog is on the loose outside of Parksville. (Photo courtesy Vaughan Roberts)
A wolf-hybrid dog is on the loose outside of Parksville. (Photo courtesy Vaughan Roberts)