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A semi-truck got lodged under the E&N bridge on Hereward Road Thursday morning, but managed to get out within a few hours. The low bridge has seen many trucks and busses get lodged under it over the years. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)

Transport truck navigation apps don’t warn drivers about low bridge in Esquimalt

Another truck was lodged under the E&N bridge on Hereward Road on Thursday

A semi-truck got lodged under the E&N bridge on Hereward Road Thursday morning, but managed to get out within a few hours. The low bridge has seen many trucks and busses get lodged under it over the years. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)
Discover Victoria’s haunted past with Halloween-themed walking tours

Discover Victoria’s haunted past with Halloween-themed walking tours

Bastion Square, Market Square and the Inner Harbour are rich with ghostly tales

Discover Victoria’s haunted past with Halloween-themed walking tours
Cannabis dispensaries across town are getting ready to celebrate marijuana legalization. (File photo)

Free joints, discounts and seminars offered as Victoria cannabis dispensaries get ready for Oct. 17

Marijuana dispensaries across town are getting ready to celebrate pot legalization

Cannabis dispensaries across town are getting ready to celebrate marijuana legalization. (File photo)
Mary Ann Watson is concerned about School District 61 safety protocols after her 13-year old son got whiplash after competing in “Bubble Gladiator” against his P.E. teacher. (Twitter/4brevity)

Victoria teen suffers whiplash in school ‘bubble’ soccer game

Middle school students injured in teacher-student competition

Mary Ann Watson is concerned about School District 61 safety protocols after her 13-year old son got whiplash after competing in “Bubble Gladiator” against his P.E. teacher. (Twitter/4brevity)
Evelyn Louie (left) gets a flu shot from public health nurse Michelle Secord at the Project Connect 2018 fair. (Nicole Crescenzi/ News staff)

One-stop shop service fair in Victoria connects people with resources needed

Project Connect 2018 brought together dozens of service providers for homeless, low-income communities

Evelyn Louie (left) gets a flu shot from public health nurse Michelle Secord at the Project Connect 2018 fair. (Nicole Crescenzi/ News staff)
Video footage has emerged from an alleged assault against a police officer that happened in Vancouver on Tuesday night( Youtube/Dewy Dabs)

VIDEO: Footage revealed of alleged assault of a Vancouver Police officer by three men

Police say one of their officers was pulled into the car and hit in the head

Video footage has emerged from an alleged assault against a police officer that happened in Vancouver on Tuesday night( Youtube/Dewy Dabs)
Elfrida Schragen stands in front of some of the portraits she painted of frequent visitors to Our Place. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)

VIDEO: Victoria artist paints portraits of the homeless

Elfrida Schragen says spending time with patrons of Our Place has changed her view on homelessness

Elfrida Schragen stands in front of some of the portraits she painted of frequent visitors to Our Place. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)
People in Greater Victoria are likely to live longer than the national average thanks in part to a milder environment, an active culture, and access to support and education. (File photo)

Greater Victoria has longer life expectancy than national average

National statistics say Victorians are likely to live to 83

People in Greater Victoria are likely to live longer than the national average thanks in part to a milder environment, an active culture, and access to support and education. (File photo)
Jacob Kerr is an 18-year old Victoria man who has battled and triumphed with cancer for most of his life. In August, a new and inoperable tumor was found in his jaw. His family has since put together a GoFundMe page and raised over $50,000 in 11 days for travel costs and living expenses as Kerr enters palliative care. (File contributed/GoFundMe)

Victoria man helps raise $50,000 for nephew in palliative care

Matt Kerr’s GoFundMe page reached its $50,000 goal in less than two weeks

Jacob Kerr is an 18-year old Victoria man who has battled and triumphed with cancer for most of his life. In August, a new and inoperable tumor was found in his jaw. His family has since put together a GoFundMe page and raised over $50,000 in 11 days for travel costs and living expenses as Kerr enters palliative care. (File contributed/GoFundMe)
Island Health is reminding people to get their flu shots early to keep themselves and others safe. (File photo)

Island Health reminds people to get their flu shots early

Nationally, influenza causes over 12,000 hospitalizations per year

Island Health is reminding people to get their flu shots early to keep themselves and others safe. (File photo)
The City of Victoria has announced more details about planned Centennial Square upgrades. (File Contribute/City of Victoria)

Victoria’s Centennial Square upgrades could include greenspace, public art and a water park

Most people asked for better connections between the plaza and Douglas Street

The City of Victoria has announced more details about planned Centennial Square upgrades. (File Contribute/City of Victoria)
Camp leader Chrissy Brett (left) and property owner Sam Seera met in a studio apartment Friday morning at Seera’s West Saanich Road property where about 20 homeless campers are staying. (Travis Paterson/News staff)

Saanich property owner says homeless campers have been nothing but respectful

Sam Seera says of Friday departure, he might even miss them after helping to clean up property

Camp leader Chrissy Brett (left) and property owner Sam Seera met in a studio apartment Friday morning at Seera’s West Saanich Road property where about 20 homeless campers are staying. (Travis Paterson/News staff)
Victoria man Rande Michael Brown has been convicted on three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (Keri Coles/News Staff)
Victoria man Rande Michael Brown has been convicted on three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (Keri Coles/News Staff)
Black Press to host extreme career fair in Victoria

Black Press to host extreme career fair in Victoria

The fair will run on Oct. 25 at the Bay Street Armoury

Black Press to host extreme career fair in Victoria
The annual Zombie Walk happens this Sunday in downtown Victoria, starting in Centennial Square. The walk attracts brains-seeking members of the undead, and hundreds of curious onlookers. File photo

Victoria Zombie Walk happening this weekend

The walk begins on Sunday Oct. 7 at Centennial Square

The annual Zombie Walk happens this Sunday in downtown Victoria, starting in Centennial Square. The walk attracts brains-seeking members of the undead, and hundreds of curious onlookers. File photo
The Cool Aid Society’s Cedar Grove complex is due for a major renovation, but was sent back to the drawing board by the City of Victoria. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)

Cool Aid’s Cedar Grove plans sent back by Victoria City Council

The complex will offer a mix of 82 affordable and supportive housing units

The Cool Aid Society’s Cedar Grove complex is due for a major renovation, but was sent back to the drawing board by the City of Victoria. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)
Victoria City Council has directed City staff to look into alternative locations for the new Crystal Pool and Wellness Centre. (File photo)

City of Victoria considers moving Crystal Pool to different site

Neighbourhood backlash pushes council to consider alternate locations

Victoria City Council has directed City staff to look into alternative locations for the new Crystal Pool and Wellness Centre. (File photo)
A 14-storey rental unit building at 1400 Quadra St. has been approved for rezoning and will go to a public hearing. (City of Victoria)

Victoria approves 14-storey rental unit building

The building will be located at the corner of Quadra and Johnson Streets

A 14-storey rental unit building at 1400 Quadra St. has been approved for rezoning and will go to a public hearing. (City of Victoria)
Performers and crew members get ready for tonight’s Cirque du Soleil performance, Corteo, at the Save on Foods Memorial Arena. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)

WATCH: Backstage as Cirque du Soleil premieres ‘Corteo’ in Victoria

Story of a clown’s dream-like funeral fantasy in the circus world runs Oct. 4-7 at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

Performers and crew members get ready for tonight’s Cirque du Soleil performance, Corteo, at the Save on Foods Memorial Arena. (Nicole Crescenzi/News Staff)
Reliance Properties has withdrawn their rezoning application for the properties between 1314-1324 Wharf St. until after the next municipal election following a letter of complaint from the Victoria Downtown Resident’s Association. (City of Victoria)

Property developer withdraws application for eight-storey downtown Victoria building

Withdrawal comes after Victoria Downtown Residents Association writes scathing letter

Reliance Properties has withdrawn their rezoning application for the properties between 1314-1324 Wharf St. until after the next municipal election following a letter of complaint from the Victoria Downtown Resident’s Association. (City of Victoria)
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