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Island man who broke dog's jaw given conditional six-month sentence

Derek Reid pleaded guilty to public mischief and causing an animal to be in distress

Jan 17, 2025 4:09 PM Read more >

Two victims lose thousands to Bitcoin scams in one day in Nanaimo

Separate incidents happened Jan. 15

Jan 17, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Island man attempts to fight car fire with garden hose

The incident took place at the intersection of Happy Valley Road and Sooke Road

Jan 17, 2025 1:56 PM Read more >

Families safe after fire destroys 5 homes on Penelakut Island

A fire tore through a five unit housing complex on Penelakut Island on Jan. 16

Jan 17, 2025 11:46 AM Read more >

Filling the holes: Nanaimo pumps grout to plug old coal mine fissures downtown

Commercial and Bastion streets intersection closed, as workers complete drilling and pumping operations

Jan 17, 2025 10:07 AM Read more >

Victoria sees 16% drop in housing starts even as national numbers climb

There were 4,185 housing starts of all types across Greater Victoria in 2024

Jan 17, 2025 10:02 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island fire department test-driving PFAS-free firefighter gear

First set of carcinogen-free turnout gear arrives in Sooke

Jan 17, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

'It just wasn't safe to go inside': Fire fills landmark Victoria building

Firefighters on the scene for hours at Richmond Road building that has been shuttered since 2001

Jan 17, 2025 9:56 AM Read more >

Colwood mulls referendum to flush out residents’ views on sewer

In 1992, 61 per cent of residents taking part in a vote said 'no' to a sewer expansion

Jan 17, 2025 5:45 AM Read more >

Community unhappy with lack of consultation on old Port Alberni hockey arena

Upgrades, demolition possible paths for building now housing Industrial Heritage Centre, curling rink

Jan 17, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >