Crime

Crime

City investigating allegations of polluted water dumped in a creek leading into Gorge

Mark Brennae
July 17, 2024

Anyone caught discharging prohibited substances into the stormwater infrastructure is subject to fines of up to $1K per day

Crime

On the way out? After a court ruling in May, Timothy Durkin comes closer to being deported for organized criminality

Tori Marlan
July 2, 2024

The $4 million in damages he was ordered to pay the Sooke Harbour House hotel owners remains unpaid

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1 in 5 downtown businesses says it’s bad enough to leave: DVBA report

Mark Brennae
June 12, 2024

Two-thirds (65.9%) of survey respondents said they saw “some” or “significant” increase in the impact street crime is having on their business.

Crime

VicPD releases video of downtown pepper spray attack

Mark Brennae
May 24, 2024

Results of a VicPD survey suggest Victorians are feeling progressively less safe downtown—both day and night—than in the past.

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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.

Crime

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

Crime

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