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Video shows fire being set outside Oak Bay business

Video shows fire being set outside Oak Bay business

Closed-circuit video shows a person pouring a liquid over the front steps and door mat of the business before lighting it on fire.
Crews responding to wildfire discovered near Nanaimo

Crews responding to wildfire discovered near Nanaimo

Three sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Wildfire Service firefighters and a helicopter are responding, and the Nanaimo, Cranberry and Extension fire departments are on the scene.
Missing 90-year-old with dementia found safe: VicPD

Missing 90-year-old with dementia found safe: VicPD

The man had last been seen Friday morning in Vic West.
Jessica Berglund appointed as new chief civilian director of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ police watchdog

Jessica Berglund appointed as new chief civilian director of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ police watchdog

Jessica Berglund has been appointed to the position of chief civilian director of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s Independent Investigations Office.
'Suspicious' fire damages downtown Nanaimo restaurant

'Suspicious' fire damages downtown Nanaimo restaurant

Fire crews were on scene within minutes and were able to limit the fire to the exterior of the building.
Canadian men's 4x100 team wins Olympic gold

Canadian men's 4x100 team wins Olympic gold

With Andre De Grasse running the anchor leg, the Canadians posted a winning time of 37.5 seconds in Friday's final.
T'Sou-ke woman found guilty of obstructing police

T'Sou-ke woman found guilty of obstructing police

The judge found Kati George-Jim obstructed Victoria officers who were trying to arrest another woman believed to have thrown water on Victoria Police Chief Del Manak in front of the legislature.
Killer of high-school friend’s mother, grandmother granted full parole

Killer of high-school friend’s mother, grandmother granted full parole

Derik Lord, who was convicted more than three decades ago, has a ‘relatively moderate’ risk of reoffending, despite his denial of responsibility, the parole board found
Saanich swimmer takes on epic 109-km journey to mark her 50th, raise money

Saanich swimmer takes on epic 109-km journey to mark her 50th, raise money

Jill Yoneda, who has already completed a double crossing of the Strait of Georgia, knows exactly what she’s getting into, from ‘salt mouth’ to potential hypothermia.
Repair Cafe helps breathe life into old gear, and extend life of landfill

Repair Cafe helps breathe life into old gear, and extend life of landfill

A small army of volunteers will spend three hours Saturday in Fairfield fixing broken applicances and other items, to keep them out of the garbage dump.