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137 now face charges in Stanley Cup hockey riot

The number of people facing charges from the Stanley Cup riot in 91原创 last year now stands at 137. B.C.'s Criminal Justice Branch says 23 more people have been charged since its last update on the case in June.

Firefighters douse Victoria apartment blaze

An apartment building was evacuated but no one was injured after a fire started inside a second-storey suite Saturday afternoon. Several people called 911 around 2 p.m. to report a fire in a suite at 850 Rupert Terr.

Man arrested in death at Alberta ranch

RCMP cordoned off a rural acreage southwest of Calgary on Friday following the death of a municipal peace officer responsible for enforcing bylaws.

Lone wolf goes island-hopping

A wolf that was seen on Discovery Island, off Oak Bay, is apparently island-hopping, keeping up its strength by eating seals.

Day of mourning gives Jews time for reflection

Ninth of Av is a reminder that God looks with a critical eye, sends wake-up calls

Victoria's jobless rate rises

Greater Victoria's unemployment rate increased to 5.6 per cent in July, up from 5.3 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says. The construction industry in the region has seen an eight per cent drop in employment over the last 12 months.

Police warn of scam targeting seniors

Police are warning seniors about a scam artist who asks for money while posing as a long-lost nephew or relative of his victims. Cpl. Pat Bryant of Central Saanich police said he has received three similar complaints.

Poll finds Irish losing religion

Traditionally Catholic Ireland has registered almost the steepest drop worldwide in people calling themselves religious in a new survey tracking international trends in faith and atheism in recent years.

Road work to squeeze Malahat next week

Crews to install concrete medians as part of $8-million safety project
Ryder takes his feet off pedals at last

Ryder takes his feet off pedals at last

Fans out in full force to welcome cycling champ