Louise Dickson
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Friends of Island man who was shot wary of suit against Hells Angels, court told
A friend who helped Dillon Brown in his civil claim against the Voodoo Lounge testified she opted out due to Hells Angels → Read More
Island murder victim's former partner withheld name 'Ricky' from police for five years
“I was scared for my life. I said these people would probably kill me if they knew I was talking to police,” said Herman, testifying for a second day at… → Read More
Victoria man's killing followed dispute with bikers at nightclub, trial told
John Dillon Brown thought he was getting money in exchange for dropping a lawsuit. Instead, he was shot in the back of the head. → Read More
'Our hearts just sank': Alberta family learns of son's death in Victoria through Google search
After failing to reach his son Scott to wish him a happy birthday, Glen Grier started searching online for his name along with Victoria, B.C. The second hit was Scott's obituary → Read More
Death at 844 Johnson: 'We both knew this building was going to kill him'
Jamaal Johnson said it was impossible for him to fight his addictions while living at 844 Johnson. He was right → Read More
It's for the birds: Why Southern Vancouver Island is a bird migration hot spot, despite unleashed dogs
A lot of birds migrate through Greater Victoria and they need protection, says Ann Nightingale. The birds have travelled hundreds, sometimes thousands, of… → Read More
Former Royal B.C. Museum curator still believes sandstone pillar could be an Indigenous artifact
Grant Keddie said he was surprised and saddened to hear that the museum had returned the stone to a local carver before it had been properly analyzed. → Read More
Family of Victoria murder victim appeals for information
One year ago today, at approximately 5 a.m., Victoria police were called to the home of Gordaneer’s mother. → Read More
Three-year prison sentence for man who 'mowed down' Victoria police officer with car
“This incident happened at a time when there was a big trend of assaults and violence on police,” said Const. Todd Mason, a 12-year veteran. → Read More
Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder in 2017 killing of Nanaimo teen
Sixteen-year-old Makayla Chang disappeared in March 2017. Her body was found two months later. → Read More
COVID-19: Third Omicron has begun in B.C. and it's expected to grow rapidly
“I think there was hope we wouldn’t have another wave until the fall, but the wave is starting now,” said COVID modelling expert Sally Otto. → Read More
Two officers undergo surgery, third in hospital after fatal shooting at Saanich bank
Both suspects were shot and killed as police responded to the robbery and six officers were wounded. → Read More
Some evacuated, others hunker down after shootout in Saanich
Police evacuated homes and businesses because of a potential explosive device in the area, after multiple people were injured in a shootout. → Read More
Ladysmith man arrested again for not revealing where his missing 13-year-old is
"Investigators believe Payton is with someone known to her father and we are appealing to the public to assist...," RCMP said. → Read More
Port Alberni mother charged with second-degree murder in son's death
Samantha Dittmer was initially charged with careless use of a firearm, which was upgraded to manslaughter five days later. → Read More
Nanaimo house explosion a criminal matter, RCMP say
The property has been vacant since January and was boarded up, although the house had been used by squatters. → Read More
Six friends fined thousands of dollars for illegally camping on West Coast Trail
Federal prosecutor Ian McFadgen told the court that park wardens at Pacific Rim National Park learned that a group of men were on the West Coast Trail without… → Read More
Obituary: Remi De Roo, former Catholic bishop of Victoria who was 'driving figure for change' in church
Social-justice advocate dies at age 97. In 1962, he became the world’s youngest Catholic bishop. → Read More
Mill Bay woman jumps into ocean to rescue driver after dump truck plunges off road into water
The driver of the tandem dump truck lost control...then plunged down a 50-foot embankment and landed upside down in the ocean. → Read More
Victoria group aims to build wagon-inspired shelters for homeless
Krista Loughton is one step closer to her dream of providing inexpensive shelters for people experiencing homelessness. → Read More