The Times Colonist

Victoria’s Aryze Developments has acquired the site where the old Plaza Hotel burned down in 2019 and says it plans to build another hotel.

The Times Colonist

Burned-out Plaza site sold, as interest in Greater Victoria hotel sector grows ↗

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Police and health agencies are warning of a spike in overdoses associated with a powerful veterinary sedative.

The Times Colonist

More than a dozen overdoses in 24 hours linked to veterinary sedative: VicPD ↗

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A VicPD officer who fatally shot a man who had stolen a bottle of whiskey from a liquor store and was holding a knife will not face criminal charges.

The Times Colonist

VicPD officer won’t face charges in 2021 fatal shooting ↗

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The Town of View Royal will offer a temporary two-month “amnesty” to owners of short-term rental properties during the World Cup this summer.

The Times Colonist

View Royal offers "amnesty" for short-term rentals during World Cup ↗

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B.C. has a shortfall of 2,000 long-term care beds, according to new data released Tuesday by the Office of the Seniors Advocate.

The Times Colonist

B.C. still short long-term care beds as senior population grows: advocate ↗

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A police officer who shot a man outside city hall in the head with a less-lethal round has been cleared of potential wrongdoing by the IIO.

The Times Colonist

Response by VicPD officer who shot round that fractured man’s skull justified, IIO says ↗

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All dogs will soon be required to be on-leash in all areas of Panama Flats, after Saanich council voted in favour of amending its Animals Bylaw.

The Times Colonist

No dogs in Panama Flats unless they're leashed ↗

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A Nanaimo construction company is urging drivers to be aware of longer stopping distances required for industrial vehicles after a dump-truck crash.

The Times Colonist

Dump-truck crash shows need to be aware of stopping distances: Nanaimo company ↗

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