Special advisory: Police incident off-campus
- University of Victoria
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.
Updated: June 28 at 4:30 p.m.
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 died after shots were fired during an armed robbery at a Shelbourne area bank and police are searching for a possible third suspect. Please continue to avoid the area.
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