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After leaving his wife of 48 years with a note, B.C. man makes claim for millions in family assets

After leaving his wife of 48 years with a note, B.C. man makes claim for millions in family assets

The B.C. Supreme Court has granted the 88-year-old man an interim judgment of $425,000 to level the playing field for him to pursue his legal fight.
Sexual-message exchange with former student costs Nanaimo-Ladysmith teacher his certificate

Sexual-message exchange with former student costs Nanaimo-Ladysmith teacher his certificate

The school district began investigating Alexandro Vizza, a secondary school teacher, in June 2021 regarding inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature with a former student
VicPD actions played no role in death of infant, police watchdog finds

VicPD actions played no role in death of infant, police watchdog finds

Officers responded to a request for a wellness check on a woman and infant on March 24, 2022. Later that day, the infant died
Victoria lottery winners look forward to vacations, legacy for their grandchildren

Victoria lottery winners look forward to vacations, legacy for their grandchildren

There are vacations and family financial goals in the near future, but first it was “pizza, beer and champagne” for the lucky couple, their daughters and sons-in-law and granddaughters.
B.C. SPCA seizes 44 animals from house with 'carpet of feces'

B.C. SPCA seizes 44 animals from house with 'carpet of feces'

The home on an unspecified island was filled with garbage and feces, says the group
Watch: Frolicking orcas filmed from picture-perfect vantage point

Watch: Frolicking orcas filmed from picture-perfect vantage point

A B.C. man was treated to a show while on one of his nature walks.
Gala raises more than $2.5M for medical imaging equipment in Greater Victoria hospitals

Gala raises more than $2.5M for medical imaging equipment in Greater Victoria hospitals

The event at the Fairmont Empress Hotel and Victoria Conference Centre Saturday attracted a sold-out crowd of 600.
Woman on mobility scooter hit in crosswalk in Nanaimo

Woman on mobility scooter hit in crosswalk in Nanaimo

The 83-year old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after being pinned beneath the vehicle
Mount Tolmie shelter residents move into new Yates Street facility

Mount Tolmie shelter residents move into new Yates Street facility

The 46-unit building will be staffed 24/7 to provide meals, employment assistance and referrals to addiction treatment and recovery services
'Near zero visibility' conditions as fog blankets Vancouver Island

'Near zero visibility' conditions as fog blankets Vancouver Island

The Environment Canada alert applies to Greater Victoria, East Vancouver Island from Duncan to Nanaimo, the Southern Gulf Islands, the Sunshine Coast and Metro Vancouver. 
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