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Esquimalt's Buccaneer Days marred by reports of assaults, theft

Esquimalt's Buccaneer Days marred by reports of assaults, theft

A couple waiting at a bus stop near the intersection of Esquimalt and Fernhill roads was assaulted by a group of youths in an apparent random attack about 10:40
Sunken fishing vessel raised, fuel offloaded at Henry island

Sunken fishing vessel raised, fuel offloaded at Henry island

Divers used a pump truck onboard a barge to retrieve more than 1,900 litres of diesel fuel from the Chief Joseph, which sank May 3
Combined post-secondary campus for West Shore delayed by a year

Combined post-secondary campus for West Shore delayed by a year

The campus was originally set to open this fall, but classes are now set to start in September 2025.
Court hears details of 2022 group attack on man killed last month

Court hears details of 2022 group attack on man killed last month

Victim was lured into room to talk about drug debt.
New tourism campaign aims to highlight Nanaimo’s ‘normal’

New tourism campaign aims to highlight Nanaimo’s ‘normal’

The idea is to put community spirit at the forefront of the campaign.

No backyard burning as of Friday at noon in Coastal Fire Centre area

Campfires are unaffected by the announcement, which applies to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
Some people stay as blaze with 'extreme fire behaviour' singes Fort Nelson, B.C.

Some people stay as blaze with 'extreme fire behaviour' singes Fort Nelson, B.C.

FORT NELSON, B.C. — Duane Loe lives just three kilometres south of Fort Nelson, B.C., where most of the 4,700 people have fled from a fast-approaching wildfire. But Loe isn't leaving.
Oak Bay speeder clocked at three times the limit

Oak Bay speeder clocked at three times the limit

Man at the wheel given a ticket with $483 fine for being more than 60 km/h above the limit, and had his vehicle towed for a week-long impoundment.
Police not at fault in man's death in Sproat Lake: IIO

Police not at fault in man's death in Sproat Lake: IIO

Elderly was man found dead in his vehicle submerged in Sproat Lake two days after police spoke to him because of concerns for his well-being
Sooke garage fire likely caused by electrical malfunction

Sooke garage fire likely caused by electrical malfunction

Sooke Fire Rescue was called about 7:55 a.m. on Saturday to a property on Sooke River Road, with mutual-aid partners from Otter Point, Metchosin and East Sooke also responding