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Suspect arrested in violent sexual assault in downtown Victoria

Suspect arrested in violent sexual assault in downtown Victoria

Police said information and CCTV footage provided by the public in connection with the incident helped police make the arrest
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Victoria to launch pilot to get 'most vulnerable' into labour pool

Victoria to launch pilot to get 'most vulnerable' into labour pool

The province is investing $4M in the Community-based Employment Services program, in partnership with the federal government
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Senior sexually assaulted by stranger in Cobble Hill home

Senior sexually assaulted by stranger in Cobble Hill home

The attacker was described as wearing a dark bicycle helmet and a light-coloured T-shirt, and had a face covering
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Residents of Langford apartment warned to be vigilant after stairwell sex assault

Residents of Langford apartment warned to be vigilant after stairwell sex assault

West Shore RCMP said the assault by an unknown man occurred July 22 at about 11 p.m. at the apartment building at 2763 Spencer Rd.
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Sooke Potholes fire burning five km from Greater Victoria's water supply

Sooke Potholes fire burning five km from Greater Victoria's water supply

The Capital Regional District says the fire is not currently deemed a risk to the watershed or its tree canopy, but it is being monitored
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Owner of expropriated land wants more money from Central Saanich

Owner of expropriated land wants more money from Central Saanich

Park Place Seniors Living was offered $4.64 million for the Hovey Road property, but says it’s worth $7.2 million
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Office vacancy rate in downtown Victoria up sharply, remote work blamed

Office vacancy rate in downtown Victoria up sharply, remote work blamed

A number of firms that work in web-based and software-based industries or do data management have started to give up larger office footprints
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IIO ordered to make payment for discrimination after withdrawing job offer for B.C. Indigenous woman

IIO ordered to make payment for discrimination after withdrawing job offer for B.C. Indigenous woman

Job applicant, an Indigenous woman, alleged discrimination and complained to the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.
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CFB Esquimalt ship takes on water, stops in Hawaii for repairs

CFB Esquimalt ship takes on water, stops in Hawaii for repairs

HMCS Max Bernays is one of Canada’s new Arctic and offshore patrol ships, built in Halifax by Irving Shipyards.
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Night closings of Pat Bay Highway for Keating project on July 25, July 29, Aug. 5

Night closings of Pat Bay Highway for Keating project on July 25, July 29, Aug. 5

The highway will be closed in both directions on the nights of July 25, July 29 and Aug. 7 for placement of steel girders, but a detour will be available
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