Special sendoff

Officers bid farewell to Sgt. Dave McMillan who retired from Oak Bay Police Department on April 2.

Officers new and former gather to bid farewell as Sgt. Dave McMillan officially retires from Oak Bay Police Department on April 2.

Officers new and former gather to bid farewell as Sgt. Dave McMillan officially retires from Oak Bay Police Department on April 2.

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