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Oct 21 - Dogs shot in Sooke
More bad news for the BC Conservatives
Capital Daily Team
October 21, 2025
Good morning !
We start today with one of those head shakers where you wonder… what the what?
As an animal lover, it truly sucks hearing about these stories.
On a much happier note, fellow Blue Jays fans—and there are lots of you here—Way to go, Jays!
Sorry, not sorry, Seattle.
— Mark
Today’s approx. read time: 5 minutes
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NEWS
2 dogs shot, 1 dies, in Sooke
Photo: Jordyn Nelson / GoFundMe
A couple is heartbroken after someone shot their dogs on Sunday morning.
“Sadly, one of the two dogs died, while the other was taken to a local vet for immediate treatment,” said Staff-Sgt. Kris Clark, an RCMP spokesperson.
On a GoFundMe page, the sister of one of the dogs’ owners said the animals were shot in the chest.
“One of them managed to make it home, crying out in pain,” Jordyn Nelson wrote. “The other was later found deceased in a neighbour’s driveway.”
Nelson said everyone involved is at a loss to understand what happened.
“We don’t know who did this or why,” they posted. “What we do know is that these were harmless, loving dogs, and our family is heartbroken trying to understand how anyone could do such a thing.”
The surviving dog, Rip, is currently fighting for its life at a veterinary hospital, they said.
“We are praying he pulls through so Gabe and Kaylee (the dogs’ owners) only have to grieve the loss of one dog, not both.”
Sooke RCMP received a report of a shooting on Farmer Drive, not far from Otter Point Road, just before noon on Sunday. Audio from nearby CCTV footage revealed the sound of gunshots at 11:46am, RCMP said.
“At the outset, this set of circumstances seems very concerning, and we will continue to seek clarity on why this happened and whether it was criminal in nature,” said Staff Sgt. Greg Willcocks of the Sooke RCMP.
As of last night, the GoFundMe posting had raised $3,909 toward its goal of $6.5K.
⚠️ Capital Bulletin
Missing person: Georgina Crane, 49, was last seen Sunday in Langford. [West Shore RCMP]
Missing person: Ashley Bosma, 40, from the Comox Valley, was last heard from on Oct. 13. [Comox RCMP]
Single-lane alternating in Saanich:
Cedar Hill Cross between Borden and Cumberland, through Friday, 8am-4pm
Shelbourne between McKenzie and Blair, today, 9am-3pm
Paving on Esquimalt Road from Dominion to Lampson. [7am-3 pm weekdays until Oct. 28]
Crystal Pool site evaluations: Intermittent street closures around the pool and limited parking as the site is checked again today. [City of Vic]
Partial parking lot closure in Devonian Park while crews work in the area, through Friday. [CRD]
Trail resurfacing work in Mill Hill Park: Crews will be on the Auburn Trail tomorrow through Friday. [CRD]
Driving today? Check the current traffic situation via Google.
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NEWS
Where to see salmon runs on the Island this fall
Chum salmon swimming through Goldstream Provincial Park. Photo: Shutterstock
Here on the Island, we get a front-row seat to some of nature’s most fascinating spectacles—something most people only get to see in a National Geographic documentary.
One of the coolest events in the wild world is part of the life cycle of salmon—particularly, salmon runs. Every fall, local salmon species return to the place they were born to lay and spawn eggs, leaving the ocean to swim upstream, fighting currents and jumping waterfalls to reach their destination. While some complete the difficult journey, others become part of a hearty salmon buffet for multiple predators—including bears and eagles. After the fish mate, they die. The following spring, the baby salmon will make their way back to sea.
There are plenty of locations to see this, with vantage points nestled within beautiful hiking spots and accessible Island parks.
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🗞️ In Other News
Both sides in government workers’ strike hope Ready is ready to broker deal
Veteran mediator Vince Ready excels at bridging differences, closing chasms, negotiating through exhaustion, and making a deal. In 40 years of mediation, Ready has helped to settle 7K+ labour and commercial disputes, including contentious high-pressure labour impasses with teachers, truckers, mill and mining workers, and first responders. In 2007, the federal government gave the now octogenarian the very first W.P. Kelly Award because of his knack for getting a deal done. Now he takes on the challenge of ending the BCGEU and PEA strike. [Vancouver Sun]
Car crashes into Saanich Burside Plaza games shop
It was all fun and games Sunday afternoon until someone drove through the storefront window. A man inside the shop said he heard a vehicle accelerate and then saw a man suddenly grab their child to whisk them from danger. Then the window through which he saw them was smashed into pieces as a four-door sedan slammed through the glass. It came to a stop before anyone was hurt, including the driver, Saanich police said. No word yet on why this happened. [CHEK]
Another BC Conservative flees the party and calls for Rustad’s resignation
Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee quit the Conservatives’ caucus yesterday, saying party leader John Rustad’s “failed leadership needs to end.” Boultbee is the fifth Conservative to leave the party over concerns about its leadership. Rustad received 70.6% support in a leadership review last month. Yesterday, Boultbee stood at the steps of the legislature to say Rustad has “massive credibility problems” and is “resorting to intimidation” to prevent a mutiny. She also said Rustad told her to “get the F out.” [CTV]
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🗓️ Things To Do
⚰️ Murder on Paper Street: When a body turns up at Craigdarroch Castle, it's up to a vintage cast of colourful cliché characters to discover who did it, how it was done, and who is next. Craigdarroch Castle. Nov. 6-15. [Info]
🧑🎨🤼 Art Battle: In three fast-paced rounds, artists battle the clock and each other to create their best work in just 20 minutes. Capital Ballroom. Sunday. 7pm. [Info]
🌛🎥 Free outdoor films: See several stop-motion animation movies by filmmaker Iris L. Moore, courtesy of the Victoria Downtown Residents Association. Greater Victoria Public Library Central Branch Courtyard. Thursday. 6:30pm-8:30pm. [Info]
👗 Costume Swap—Donation Day: Drop off gently used costumes for kids or pets to give them a second life at the upcoming swap event on Sunday. North Perk Café. Today. 8am-5pm. [Info]
🏮 Light the Way: Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Night Light Walk: Join a magical, 3K, lantern-lit stroll in support of the Cridge Centre For The Family's work with women and children leaving violence. Esquimalt Gorge Park. Today. 6-8pm. [Info]
🏃 South Island Sole: Join this BIPOC and ally-led run club for a welcoming 5K where all paces are welcome on Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ territory. Cook/Dallas crossing at Beacon Hill sign. Today. 6:30pm. [Info]
🐢 Turtle Succulent Topiary Workshop: Create an adorable turtle-shaped frame covered in hardy succulents, perfect for gardens, patios, and gifts. Patio Gardens. Today. 6:30-8:30pm. [Info]
👀 In Case You Missed It
Sunday’s headlines: Nearly 1M passengers again, as cruise ship season comes to a close; Weekly roundup; Victoria author switches gear. [Oct. 20]
VicPD wants to start a recruit training academy on the Island. [CTV]
SD 61 board trustees: Judge orders provincial government to show documents leading to their dismissal. [Times Colonist]
Put negotiations with First Nations on hold, says BC’s Conservative party leader. [CHEK]
I’m walkin’ here: An elk captured on film crossing a road in Youbou. [Facebook photo]
I’m flyin’ here: Seair Seaplanes launched a daily Vic-Van service yesterday.
Silent auction for WIN—Women in Need Cooperative. [Ended yesterday]
Vintage Vic: See Douglas and Yates in 1943. [Facebook photo]
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