Pamela Roth

This month marks Fraud Prevention Month, which means Victoria police, alongside other departments, will be sharing information to help citizens fight fraud.

Romance scams among the worst frauds police investigate

Nearly 10 years ago, Victoria police Det. Sgt. Derek Tolmie received a concerning phone call from the family of an 85-year-old grandmother.

This month marks Fraud Prevention Month, which means Victoria police, alongside other departments, will be sharing information to help citizens fight fraud.
Residents began moving in this week to the new transitional housing facility at the former Super 8 hotel on Douglas Street.

New transitional housing facility opens its doors

The 51-unit transitional housing facility at the former Super 8 hotel is ready to open its doors.

Residents began moving in this week to the new transitional housing facility at the former Super 8 hotel on Douglas Street.

City sticks to $215,000 budget for Centennial Square washrooms for $215,000

Victoria city council has agreed to stick to its $215,000 budget to construct a public washroom next to Centennial Square by the summer.

A city map shows the areas permitting transient accommodation

Downtown condo owners split on short-term vacation rentals

Council still exploring options to regulate the rentals

A city map shows the areas permitting transient accommodation
Jared Miller’s Lament of the Wind will premiere at the New Music Festival next week.

Young composer marks Holocaust in New Music Festival

Overlooking the City of Jerusalem, Jared Miller could hear shrieks and howls in the wind, along with a rustling that sounded like whispers.

Jared Miller’s Lament of the Wind will premiere at the New Music Festival next week.
Acting Victoria police chief Del Manak.

Victoria’s crime rate on the rise

The crime rate in Victoria continues to rise, but the city's top cop maintains the community is still a safe place to live.

Acting Victoria police chief Del Manak.
The Tribal Police Files airs March 3 on APTN.

Producer shines spotlight on tribal police

A new documentary series on the province's only First Nations police force is about to be unveiled.

The Tribal Police Files airs March 3 on APTN.
Frank Elsner

Elsner investigation wraps up with judges to determine outcome

External police investigation has taken well over a year

Frank Elsner
The City of Victoria has started notifying those refusing to remove their abandoned and illegally moored boats from the Gorge Waterway that it will be taking them to court.

City likely headed to court to remove derelict boats

The City has started notifying those refusing to remove their abandoned and illegally moored boats that it will be taking them to court.

The City of Victoria has started notifying those refusing to remove their abandoned and illegally moored boats from the Gorge Waterway that it will be taking them to court.
The increase in overdose calls are taking a toll on those who respond, prompting the Victoria Fire Department to partner with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to provide resiliency training and support for first responders.

Victoria firefighters receiving mental health training as overdose calls continue to rise

It's an alarming trend that first caught the attention of Victoria deputy fire chief Daniel Atkinson in 2013.

The increase in overdose calls are taking a toll on those who respond, prompting the Victoria Fire Department to partner with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to provide resiliency training and support for first responders.
Rae Gallimore, (left), and Jacob van der Sloot perform with an orchestra as part of the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s 2013 Spark to Flame performance.

Classical concert turns dreams into a reality

The halls of the Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM) have been buzzing with more excitement than usual the last few weeks.

Rae Gallimore, (left), and Jacob van der Sloot perform with an orchestra as part of the Victoria Conservatory of Music’s 2013 Spark to Flame performance.
A nine-month-old chocolate lab is the newest addition to the Victoria Police Service.

Police turn to schools to name new bomb dog

Selecting the new explosives detection dog for the Victoria Police Service was an easy decision for Sgt. Mike Chicorelli.

A nine-month-old chocolate lab is the newest addition to the Victoria Police Service.
An artist's rendering of the proposed wastewater treatment plant for McLoughlin Point.

Esquimalt council approves rezoning application for sewage plant at McLoughlin Point

Councillors say plan isn't perfect but it's better than the old one

An artist's rendering of the proposed wastewater treatment plant for McLoughlin Point.
Misha Piatigorsky plays the piano during a recent performance at Hermann's Jazz Club.

Future uncertain for Hermann’s Jazz Club

Maria Manna can feel music inside the walls of Hermann’s Jazz Club even when there’s no music playing.

Misha Piatigorsky plays the piano during a recent performance at Hermann's Jazz Club.
Dan Lau, left and Grant Turner, owners of the Yates Street Taphouse.

Excitement growing for proposed brewpub

It’s not official quite yet. They’ve applied for the necessary licences, got all equipment and provided their plans to open a brewery.

Dan Lau, left and Grant Turner, owners of the Yates Street Taphouse.
New passenger ferry ready for reservations

New passenger ferry ready for reservations

Fares start at $120 for premium seats and top out at $240

New passenger ferry ready for reservations
Victoria is home to the largest halfway house in Canada.

Life sentence: Offender shares story of successful reintegration

As a kid growing up in Ontario, Kyle wanted to either be a cop or a pilot some day. He never rooted for the bad guy.

Victoria is home to the largest halfway house in Canada.

James Bay residents want their own amenities for sewage work disruptions

Marg Gardiner knew that her James Bay neighbourhood would take a big hit when it comes to the proposed wastewater treatment plant.

The Magic Flute, presented by Pacific Opera Victoria, takes place at the Royal Theatre this month.

Landing role in The Magic Flute a bucket list item for opera singer

Stepping on stage as the Queen of the Night in Mozart's The Magic Flute is a role that's been on Sharleen Joynt bucket's list for years.

The Magic Flute, presented by Pacific Opera Victoria, takes place at the Royal Theatre this month.
Emily Rogers, tenant legal advocate for Together Against Poverty Society, and tenant Steve Smith outside 2626 Cook St. Residents of the rental apartment building, including Smith, are being evicted as the landlord does renovations.

Property owner defends ‘renovictions’ decision

As the city's hot housing market shows no signs of cooling any time soon, 'renovictions' is a term residents are becoming familiar with.

Emily Rogers, tenant legal advocate for Together Against Poverty Society, and tenant Steve Smith outside 2626 Cook St. Residents of the rental apartment building, including Smith, are being evicted as the landlord does renovations.