Jeff Bell
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Victoria police notebook lost, names and addresses circulated among 'criminal element'
Chief Del Manak called the notebook’s loss “unacceptable” and a “significant breach of privacy.” → Read More
Saanich police arrest driver with fake police lights on car
The driver could face charges for impersonating a peace officer, possession of drugs and breaching a firearms prohibition. → Read More
World record, no more: The city of Duncan is about to lose a hockey stick-measuring contest
The stick that has hung in front of the Cowichan Community Centre since 1988 is 62.5 metres long, but a new arena complex in Illinois has a 76-metre-long hockey stick in the works → Read More
Two men charged in 2017 machete attack in Oak Bay
Oak Bay Police Chief Mark Fisher said the attack had a big impact on the community. → Read More
Cat released 'without charge' after surprise visit to Victoria police vehicle
The cat was found sitting in the front window about 2 a.m. after officers had dealt with a driver who had reportedly gone through two red lights. → Read More
Vancouver Island woman loses thousands of dollars to puppy scam
The Saanich woman was told to buy and send Visa gift cards or the puppy’s life would be at risk → Read More
Bodies recovered from last week's float plane crash north of Port Hardy
RCMP spokesman Cpl. Alex Berube said divers worked through challenging weather conditions to find the bodies of the pilot and two passengers → Read More
No survivors found after float plane crashes with three on board north of Port Hardy
The plane is presumed to have sunk, said B.C. RCMP spokesman Cpl. Alex Berube. → Read More
Man banned from B.C. Ferries tries to sneak on wearing disguise
Police said the man was wearing a disguise and speaking “in an odd high-pitched accent that was either Australian or British.” → Read More
Wake from a boat a factor in 2021 Tofino float plane crash: TSB
The TSB said the shallowness of the water on the sandbar helped save the occupants’ lives and gave them time to get out of the aircraft → Read More
Student numbers lower than expected at University of Victoria
Delays in processing international study permits, ongoing impacts from COVID-19 and inflation are cited as reasons for the decrease. → Read More
Driver who hit Saanich girl, caused severe brain injury, granted parole
“We’re quite shocked that she got full parole — we’re still processing ,” Leila’s mother, Kairry Nguyen said. → Read More
Short-staffed B.C. Ferries calls back unvaccinated staff after vaccine mandate ends
The federal government announced last week that vaccination requirements for domestic and outbound travel, federal government employees and federally regulated… → Read More
900 pieces of art seized from Oak Bay dealer returned to owners: police
Criminal charges for multiple counts of fraud and false pretense are being prepared for Crown counsel, police said. → Read More
Children jump from second floor to escape fire at Victoria home
The whole family got out safely, but one child had to go to the hospital for stitches after being cut by shattered glass. → Read More
Children jump from second floor to escape fire at Victoria home
The whole family got out safely, but one child had to go to the hospital for stitches after being cut by shattered glass. → Read More
Woman rescued, man presumed drowned off Nanaimo
The two lived on the sailboat together. → Read More
Crime unit investigating after sudden death of child in Victoria
The child had initially been treated by B.C. Ambulance Service paramedics, who then transported the child and parent to hospital. → Read More
Victoria rollerblader arrested after tuque pulled off woman's head
One victim said the hockey stick-carrying suspect approached her from behind, pushed the back of her head and took her tuque before fleeing. → Read More
Nanaimo police call on whoever threw egg that knocked man out to 'take responsibility'
It hit the victim in the head and he fell to the ground, at which point his friends realized he had been struck by an egg. → Read More