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Officer scuffles with man over stolen colas

A worker at the Coca-Cola bottling plant on Vanalman Avenue contacted police about a man who was "seen to be absconding with Coke product," said Saanich police Sgt. Dean Jantzen.
Saanich police seek grab and run robber

Saanich police seek grab and run robber

Saanich police want to identify a man who stole money from a gas station cash register.
Boom in elderly drivers the new challenge for driving schools, MVB

Boom in elderly drivers the new challenge for driving schools, MVB

More elderly drivers are creating a challenge for motor vehicles branch and driving schools
Beacon Hill among top 10 public spaces in nation

Beacon Hill among top 10 public spaces in nation

Other Victoria spots also high on list

Jury finds Japanese exchange student not guilty of improper treatment of newborn's body

The Japanese exchange student gave birth in the bathroom of a Saanich home last fall and left the remains of the infant in a plastic bag in her bedroom.
Police trying to trace final days of woman found in Goldstream River

Police trying to trace final days of woman found in Goldstream River

West Shore RCMP are investigating how a 34-year-old Sooke woman ended up deceased in Goldstream River Saturday morning.

Three facing charges after school break-in

Potential computer thieves caught red-handed at Oak Bay High
Province warned sheriff cuts could hinder courts

Province warned sheriff cuts could hinder courts

Doubts linger over province's pledge to restore cut hours

Saanich fire department puts out summer weather warning

With the unusually damp June behind us, summer's permanent arrival is surely imminent. And with the hot weather is an increased chance of brush fires -- something the Saanich Fire Department wants to remind the public using municipal parks and trails.

Pair arrested at drive thru while police raid Saanich grow-op

A man and a women were arrested at a drive-thru restaurant Friday morning, while Saanich police were busy raiding the pair’s home as part of an ongoing drug investigation.