Crime

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Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Community Safety Panel timely after a spate of stabbings

Collaboration across sectors is the only way to solve complex and converging crises.

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New season of Island Crime investigates three unsolved Victoria murders

Robyn Bell
April 5, 2024

Laura Palmer explores the deaths of three teenage girls on her podcast—and the connections tying their grisly murders together.

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“Bullying was part of his nature”: former employees and secret tapes shed light on Greg Martel

By Zander Sherman
November 14, 2023

Accused fraudster assailed software team, spent millions on “piece of s—” app

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Greg Martel “conspired” with US investor in fraudulent deal

By Zander Sherman
September 27, 2023

Accused Ponzi schemer transferred property, Teslas, and cash despite asset freeze, according to court-appointed receiver

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Community rallies for Indigenous teen, as RCMP apologize for ‘miscommunication’ around her death

Carsyn Seaweed died after being found in a “semi-conscious state under suspicious circumstances” on May 15

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Women recorded in Saanich grocery bathroom get class-action certification

By Cameron Welch
March 16, 2023

Convicted former staffer and Red Barn workplace will face suit from multiple victims

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Canada tells Durkin to go home

By Tori Marlan
January 27, 2023

Immigration board doubts Durkin was “unsuspecting dupe” in ponzi scheme, orders deportation

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Laurel Collins joins Victoria woman's fight to change publication ban rules on sexual assault

Jordyn Haukaas
December 8, 2022

Currently, survivors can face charges or custody for speaking out about their own cases