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Father's appeal for reduced sentence in daughters' murders dismissed

Father's appeal for reduced sentence in daughters' murders dismissed

Andrew Berry was sentenced to life in prison with no eligibility for parole for 22 years for killing six-year-old Chloe and four-year-old Aubrey on Christmas Day 2017.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries trying out Starlink Wi-Fi, but only for crew

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries trying out Starlink Wi-Fi, but only for crew

Only crew members will have access to Wi-Fi during the trial, which is in its early stages and currently limited to operational needs, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries spokesperson Sheila Reynolds said Friday.
T-minus-zero in Vancouver as Taylor Swift fans converge for final Eras Tour shows

T-minus-zero in Vancouver as Taylor Swift fans converge for final Eras Tour shows

Some fans aboard the 11 a.m. ferry sailing from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen could be seen making bracelets — a staple activity for Swifties — and painting nails ahead of Friday night's show.
Revise safety plan or risk dismissal, Greater Victoria School Board told

Revise safety plan or risk dismissal, Greater Victoria School Board told

The move comes amid ongoing controversy about the board’s decision to scrap the district’s school police liaison officer program
K’ómoks First Nation appoints justice of the peace

K’ómoks First Nation appoints justice of the peace

Police often unwilling to enforce nation’s laws to control low-level offences like trespassing, nuisance and illegal dumping.
Ombudsman to investigate delay in sending social assistance cheques amid post strike

Ombudsman to investigate delay in sending social assistance cheques amid post strike

The potential for a sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Post strike was widely reported before it happened, and ombudsperson Jay Chalke says the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction needed to have a plan for distributing the cheques without mail service.
Oak Bay High briefly under 'hold and secure' after handgun spotted near school

Oak Bay High briefly under 'hold and secure' after handgun spotted near school

Oak Bay police responded to a report at 9:40 a.m. that a man was sleeping near Bee Street and Cadboro Bay Road with a handgun showing under his sleeping bag
Heavy rainfall warning issued for Island's west coast

Heavy rainfall warning issued for Island's west coast

Up to 120 millimetres of rain could fall between early Friday and sometime after midnight
Police standoff on Cook Street culminates with firing of less-lethal weapon

Police standoff on Cook Street culminates with firing of less-lethal weapon

The Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team was called out at about midnight Thursday to the 1400-block of Cook Street for a person experiencing a mental-health crisis, Victoria police said
Saanich police bust record number of impaired drivers

Saanich police bust record number of impaired drivers

As of the end of November, police had taken 580 drivers off the road, setting a record for roadside prohibitions since the introduction of the program in 2010, police said