Erin McCracken

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Victoria police nab prairie crime suspects downtown

Man and woman wanted in connection with string of break-ins in Alberta and Saskatchewan

B.C. Transit drivers return to calling out stops on Victoria buses

Program touted as a welcome convenience by at least one regular rider

‘New faces’ along Oak Bay Avenue attracting attention

Oak Bay police have stepped up bike patrols along the Avenue after noticing a recent increase in the number of homeless

Grade 12 Oak Bay High student Liam McDonough, left, is presented with a Difference Maker Medal by Man In Motion Rick Hansen in the gymnasium at the school on Wednesday. Oak Bay was the only secondary school stop during Hansen’s visit to the Island.

Rick Hansen honours Oak Bay High ‘difference maker’

End of the Man In Motion anniversary relay will represent a new beginning

Grade 12 Oak Bay High student Liam McDonough, left, is presented with a Difference Maker Medal by Man In Motion Rick Hansen in the gymnasium at the school on Wednesday. Oak Bay was the only secondary school stop during Hansen’s visit to the Island.

Charges unlikely after hazmat scare in downtown Victoria

Chemicals discovered prove to be household products, but crews didn;t want to take chances, fire chief says

Esquimalt firefighter Pete Vanbuskirk prepares to slide down the department's newly reinstalled fire pole. Firefighters applaud the return to the past, saying it takes valuable seconds off their emergency response times.

New fire pole gives Esquimalt firefighters an edge

Pole's reinstallation marks a return to tradition for department

Esquimalt firefighter Pete Vanbuskirk prepares to slide down the department's newly reinstalled fire pole. Firefighters applaud the return to the past, saying it takes valuable seconds off their emergency response times.

Argument leads to attack with wood shelving

A 23-year-old Saanich man faces a charge of assault causing bodily harm…

Metchosin woman learns expensive lesson from Victoria police

A 33-year-old Metchosin woman attracted some unwanted police attention Saturday as she…

Victoria police recognized for innovation

The Victoria Police Department was recognized for its innovative Strategic Plan 2020…

‘Eviction party’ lands teens in hot water

A 17-year-old boy who Victoria police say was throwing an "eviction party"…

Victoria police beat officers constables Chris Gilbert, left, and Sean Cowperthwaite patrol the 1200-block of Douglas St. on Friday. Undercover and uniformed officers targeted alleged drug dealers and aggressive panhandlers in the area of Douglas and View streets over the past six weeks, an operation touted by downtown businesses.

Victoria police campaign clears notorious corner of criminal element

Eleven people charged, missing View Royal teen found

Victoria police beat officers constables Chris Gilbert, left, and Sean Cowperthwaite patrol the 1200-block of Douglas St. on Friday. Undercover and uniformed officers targeted alleged drug dealers and aggressive panhandlers in the area of Douglas and View streets over the past six weeks, an operation touted by downtown businesses.
Victoria police have released the image of a missing elderly Victoria woman, Diane Bates. The image was taken from video surveillance footage on April 7, though police remain tight-lipped about the source of the video.

Tip leads police to missing Victoria woman

An elderly Victoria woman missing for nearly four weeks is safe after…

Victoria police have released the image of a missing elderly Victoria woman, Diane Bates. The image was taken from video surveillance footage on April 7, though police remain tight-lipped about the source of the video.

Domestic violence team investigates serious stabbing

Victoria man, 24, listed in stable but serious condition

Greater Victoria municipalities promise money for Juno bid

Committee secures pledges at 11th hour, word on funding expected soon from province

Outpatient addiction clinic opening soon in Esquimalt

Facility to be first of its kind in the Capital Region

Robbery suspect nabbed minutes after mugging

Police use store's surveillance video to crack the case

Navy divers with CFB Esquimalt's Fleet Diving Unit, navy Lt. André Bard, left, and Leading Seaman Patrick Moulden, were each presented with a Medal of Bravery by Gov. Gen. David Johnston at a ceremony in Ottawa on Friday.

Members of CFB Esquimalt’s fleet diving unit honoured for bravery

Danger is sometimes part of the job: medal recipients

Navy divers with CFB Esquimalt's Fleet Diving Unit, navy Lt. André Bard, left, and Leading Seaman Patrick Moulden, were each presented with a Medal of Bravery by Gov. Gen. David Johnston at a ceremony in Ottawa on Friday.
Jan Drent, past-president of the Maritime Museum of B.C. holds one of the newly created S.S. Beaver Maritime Medal for Bravery in front of a model of the historic steamship at the museum in Bastion Square. Drent is on the medal selection committee, which hopes to be considering nominees soon.

S.S. Beaver medal to recognize marine contributions in B.C.

Maritime Museum of B.C. in Victoria spearheading medal initiative

Jan Drent, past-president of the Maritime Museum of B.C. holds one of the newly created S.S. Beaver Maritime Medal for Bravery in front of a model of the historic steamship at the museum in Bastion Square. Drent is on the medal selection committee, which hopes to be considering nominees soon.
Victoria police have released the image of a missing elderly Victoria woman, Diane Bates. The image was taken from video surveillance footage on April 7, though police remain tight-lipped about the source of the video.

UPDATE: Police need help locating missing elderly Victoria woman

Police release photo of Diane Bates to further their investigation

Victoria police have released the image of a missing elderly Victoria woman, Diane Bates. The image was taken from video surveillance footage on April 7, though police remain tight-lipped about the source of the video.

Country Grocer co-founder celebrated by industry leaders

Co-founder Peter Cavin honoured at function today in Vancouver