Erin McCracken

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Submarine HMCS Victoria arrives at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Tuesday in advance of taking party in the annual Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 combined and joint exercise. The events are taking place near the Hawaiian Islands now through Aug. 3.

Canada’s West Coast military joins advanced war-fighting event

Rim of the Pacific world's largest multinational biennial exercise

Submarine HMCS Victoria arrives at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Tuesday in advance of taking party in the annual Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012 combined and joint exercise. The events are taking place near the Hawaiian Islands now through Aug. 3.
HMCS Vancouver, shown here returning from an overseas mission, will accompany HMCS Regina to Hawaii before taking part in the international RIMPAC exercises. Regina is off to the Arabian Sea as part of an eight-month tour.

Canada’s Pacific Coast in capable hands, despite absence of naval fleet

Warships could be redeployed to respond to emergencies

HMCS Vancouver, shown here returning from an overseas mission, will accompany HMCS Regina to Hawaii before taking part in the international RIMPAC exercises. Regina is off to the Arabian Sea as part of an eight-month tour.

Proposed development sparks look at changes to Esquimalt’s view of West Bay

Community input sought in development of design guidelines

Leading Seaman Kerri Clinton takes a photo of a kiss thrown by her significant other, Petty Officer 1st class Richard Pearce, from the deck of HMCS Regina before it departs for the Arabian Sea as part of an international mission known as Operation ARTEMIS.

Tearful goodbyes for departing crew of HMCS Regina

CFB Esquimalt ship to aid in counterterrorism operation

Leading Seaman Kerri Clinton takes a photo of a kiss thrown by her significant other, Petty Officer 1st class Richard Pearce, from the deck of HMCS Regina before it departs for the Arabian Sea as part of an international mission known as Operation ARTEMIS.

85-year-old Esquimalt graving dock to receive upgrades ahead of ship construction

Federal government announces $101-million investment over five years

Skateboarder sought after couple knocked to ground in downtown Victoria

Red zone prohibits skateboarding through most of downtown

Victoria police relieved after weapons cache seized

Two teenagers arrested after variety of weapons, marijuana and cash found in Gorge Road residence

Barber Scott Attrill shows off the list of signatures he's received protesting Esquimalt's proposed upgrades to Admirals Road, where Attrill's shop is located.

Admirals barber collects names against Esquimalt’s proposed road upgrades

Barbershop owner balks at "beauty over function" on Admirals Road

Barber Scott Attrill shows off the list of signatures he's received protesting Esquimalt's proposed upgrades to Admirals Road, where Attrill's shop is located.

Police to help manage Canada Day crowds via social media channels

Civilians without a lick of police training can help officers keep the…

Choice of Capital Region transit levies awaits transit governance ruling

Greater Victoria leaders say big-ticket transit projects, like LRT, need regional voice

Kathy Dabrus, a Victoria-based family doctor and director with the Victoria Division of Family Practice, says doctors can advocate from a grassroots level in the recruitment of more physicians to the region.

Calling all doctors: Victoria physicians on board with recruitment train

Solutions to family physician shortage begin with collaboration: stakeholders

Kathy Dabrus, a Victoria-based family doctor and director with the Victoria Division of Family Practice, says doctors can advocate from a grassroots level in the recruitment of more physicians to the region.

Woman bitten by Victoria police dog on hunt for break-in suspects

Biting victim was laying in the bushes near where robbery took place

UPDATE: Victoria detectives investigate attempted child luring near George Jay school

Latest incident not connected to first three cases: Victoria police

Amalgamated Victoria-Esquimalt police service here to stay

Esquimalt will continue to be policed by the Victoria Police Department.Justice Minister…

Victoria police overtime bills for July 1 causing hiring delays

Canada Day incurs largest overtime costs at department

Victoria police investigate homophobic ‘hate crime’ in runup to Pride Week

Experiences leave nightclub owner worrying about state of acceptance

Elderly driver hit gas instead of brake leading to multi-car crash: VicPD

Charges won't be contemplated until after investigation is completed

Actor Johnny Love hangs on a chain link fence with the help of, skit co-writers, editors and web-masters Darryl LeCaw and Alex Miller while cameraman Josh Zed and soundman David Jones work on filming a SixWordSkit in a parking lot on Broad Street.

Crew packs a punch in six words

SixWordSkits produces five online videos a week, each using just six words

Actor Johnny Love hangs on a chain link fence with the help of, skit co-writers, editors and web-masters Darryl LeCaw and Alex Miller while cameraman Josh Zed and soundman David Jones work on filming a SixWordSkit in a parking lot on Broad Street.

Opportunity coming for public input on policing in Esquimalt

July 4 meeting of panel to discuss latest developments

Curbing crime the neighbourly thing to do

Esquimalt, Victoria residents commended for alerting police to crimes in progress