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A cougar was spotted just after 4 a.m. this morning in Saanich by police, following another sighting last night. Based on descriptions, Saanich Police believe they are two different big cats.

Gaming-proceeds document was supposed to be released in 60 days

Mixed-gender rooms to be limited after elderly woman attacked in bed

Victoria police respond to 140 calls, up from 114 last year

Controlling deer population one of biggest issues facing CRD in 2012

Participants bare all at Cadboro Bay park to illustrate vulnerability

Victoria, B.C. - A 70-year-old Oak Bay man has died of his injuries after the scooter he was riding collided with a car on Dec. 28 in Oak Bay.

Man dead, two hurt in crash; fire chief cites lack of barriers

A proposal to build a $25-million, five-storey commercial/condominium project at the foot of the Johnson Street Bridge stalled Thursday when Victoria councillors clashed over the scope of the project and how much public land should be involved.

Removal of the Johnson Street rail bridge - locked in an upright position since it was declared unsafe in the spring - will begin in earnest in six to eight weeks.