Updated: June 28 at 7 p.m.

Saanich police have lifted the shelter in place advisory for an area near Shelbourne Street.

Saanich police are providing updates on Twitter at @SaanichPolice.

We recognize there are people who may be impacted by the incidents earlier today. We want to remind people the following wellness resources are available.

 

June 28, 2022 – University of Victoria

For the most up-to-date information, please visit https://www.uvic.ca/news/topics/notices/2022+notice-special-advisory+notice.

We are continuing to monitor a police incident off campus. Saanich Police have issued a shelter in place advisory for people in the area of North Dairy Road to Cedar Hill X Road and Richmond Road to Cedar Hill Road. Two suspects are in custody after shots were fired during an armed robbery  at a Shelbourne area bank and police are searching for a third suspect. Please avoid the area.

Saanich Police are providing updates on Twitter at @SaanichPolice.

We recognize that there are people who may be impacted or upset by these incidents.

The following wellness resources are available.

Wellness resources

For students

  • Book an appointment with the Student Wellness team (counsellors, physicians, spiritual care providers and more)
  • SupportConnect is a free and confidential 24/7 mental health service for UVic students
  • Graduate students who have a valid BC MSP number are eligible to use telehealth services to talk to a licensed physician online or over the phone
  • There are many community resources for health and wellness available to you throughout the Greater Victoria area

For faculty and staff

  • Posted June 28, 2022