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Driver carjacked at a fast-food drive-thru in Saanich

Driver carjacked at a fast-food drive-thru in Saanich

Police said a person dressed in all black clothing and wearing a mask opened the door of the vehicle just as the driver was leaving a Saanich drive-thru.
Truck of man last seen in February found on logging road near Bamfield

Truck of man last seen in February found on logging road near Bamfield

Police say Michael Hounsell, 49, was last seen in February. His vehicle was recently located an hour from Bamfield.
Teen's death from alcohol and date-rape drug deemed a homicide

Teen's death from alcohol and date-rape drug deemed a homicide

Samantha Sims-Somerville and a friend were ‘intentionally provided an unregulated substance, without their knowledge,’ the coroners service says
Smash 'em, bowl 'em or crush 'em, but don't leave your pumpkins for the bears

Smash 'em, bowl 'em or crush 'em, but don't leave your pumpkins for the bears

While lining the roadways with day-old jack-o-lanterns looks cool, they attract wildlife like bears, along with birds that could be struck and killed by vehicles
Hands-on trades-training centre planned on Songhees land with $5M donation

Hands-on trades-training centre planned on Songhees land with $5M donation

Indigenous students will be offered scholarships and priority access to the new centre
First fobs made from Duncan hockey stick set to hit the market

First fobs made from Duncan hockey stick set to hit the market

About 700 fobs, each with a laser-carved design, will be available for $20 each early in the coming week
Man arrested in connection with shooting at Colwood home of Punjabi musician

Man arrested in connection with shooting at Colwood home of Punjabi musician

Police made an arrest in Ontario in the Sept. 2 shooting and arson on Ravenwood Road, but say they’re still looking for another suspect
Reena Virk's killer has day parole extended

Reena Virk's killer has day parole extended

Kerry Marie Sim, formerly known as Kelly Ellard, has been granted another six months of day parole
Judicial recount dates set for two ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ ridings to wrap up provincial election

Judicial recount dates set for two ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ ridings to wrap up provincial election

Recounts in Kelowna Centre and Surrey-Guildford are set to take place on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8.
Sooke Potholes fire officially declared to be out

Sooke Potholes fire officially declared to be out

The stubborn blaze first reported on July 22 scorched 230 hectares of forest and steep terrain in the Sea to Sea Regional Park