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Senior attacked in Sidney by two dogs

Senior attacked in Sidney by two dogs

The Capital Regional District animal control unit confirmed late Friday it is investigating the incident.
VIU basketball player speaks out about verbal, physical mistreatment

VIU basketball player speaks out about verbal, physical mistreatment

The six-foot-two, 21-year-old forward took to social media earlier this week to detail what happened during and after a pair of home games against Columbia Bible College.
Aggressive deer kills dog in Oak Bay yard

Aggressive deer kills dog in Oak Bay yard

The dog, a deaf husky/shepherd cross, had a puncture wound to the chest after being tossed by the deer and was euthanized.
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