Jeff Bell

3 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeff Bell

Victoria police have arrested a man in connection with what they have called a random, unprovoked stabbing May 1 in Pioneer Square. The man was arrested Saturday and has since been released from custody with conditions. He will appear in court at a later date. Police said the stabbing happened just before 6:45 p.m. in the square near Christ Church Cathedral on Quadra Street. They said the victim, who sustained injuries that were not life-threatening, was not known to the attacker.

4 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeff Bell

Groups recognized for mental-health and substance-abuse community workAn organization that supports vulnerable people and a counselling group are the winners of the 2025 Island Health Mental Health and Substance Use Community Service Awards. The awards, presented to recognize efforts in helping people with mental-health and substance-use challenges, go to Harjas Singh Popli, founder of Fateh Care Charity, and the Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees.

6 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeff Bell

Victoria police will deploy their new drone Saturday morning to monitor the annual Buccaneer Days parade on Esquimalt Road, the third time the device has been used by the department. The $30,000 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System had its debut April 27 at two major community events — the Times Colonist 10K and the Khalsa Day Parade. The parade will start at 10 a.m. at Esquimalt and Dominion road and last about two hours, ending at Esquimalt and Admirals roads.

6 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeff Bell

Homeless people in Nanaimo will soon have access to 187 more temporary indoor housing spaces, thanks to funding announced Friday of about $32 million through B.C. Housing.

6 days ago | timescolonist.com | Jeff Bell

A man has now been charged with robbery and possession of stolen property after a March 24 bank robbery in Sidney. Troy Burton, 37, remains in custody. Sidney RCMP said a man entered the Scotiabank at 2355 Beacon Ave. about 2:05 p.m. on March 24, approached a teller and produced a note demanding cash. The suspect fled southbound on Beacon toward Bevan Avenue and was not immediately found. Sidney RCMP thanked local businesses and staff for their co-operation and assistance in the case.