Brendan Mayer

Architectural rendering of the front of the National Centre for Indigenous Laws at the University of Victoria. (Courtesy of the University of Victoria)
Architectural rendering of the front of the National Centre for Indigenous Laws at the University of Victoria. (Courtesy of the University of Victoria)
The Central Saanich Fire Department received a call about a fire at Wai Heung just before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 16). (Black Press Media file photo)

Central Saanich restaurant temporarily closed after fire

The fire at Wai Heung was quickly extinguished, and there were no injuries

The Central Saanich Fire Department received a call about a fire at Wai Heung just before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 16). (Black Press Media file photo)
Speed-climber Ethan Pitcher climbs at Boulders Climbing Gym. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Saanich speed-climber receives Olympic talent search funding

Ethan Pitcher was a top 30 finalist at the RBC Training Ground finals

Speed-climber Ethan Pitcher climbs at Boulders Climbing Gym. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Vinyl Wave performs in Sidney at the 2023 Torque Masters Auto Extravaganza. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Deep Cove Folk launches project seeking songs about the Saanich Peninsula

The winning songwriter will take home $1,000

Vinyl Wave performs in Sidney at the 2023 Torque Masters Auto Extravaganza. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Cirque du Soleil aerial artist Tomoki Nishiyama prepares to perform Corteo in Victoria at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

VIDEO: Cirque du Soleil prepares to bring Corteo to Victoria

Corteo is at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre from Jan. 11 to 14

Cirque du Soleil aerial artist Tomoki Nishiyama prepares to perform Corteo in Victoria at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
On June 6, officials at Ship Point announced Victoria will host Hockey Day in Canada. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria prepares to host Hockey Day in Canada

The events will be held in B.C.’s capital city from Jan. 17 to 20

On June 6, officials at Ship Point announced Victoria will host Hockey Day in Canada. (Black Press Media file photo)
Weston Green sings Christmas carols outside of Tanner’s Books in Sidney to raise money for the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank. (Courtesy of Nadia Green)

View Royal boy sings carols for Saanich Peninsula food bank

Weston Green has raised $1,184 for the food bank

Weston Green sings Christmas carols outside of Tanner’s Books in Sidney to raise money for the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank. (Courtesy of Nadia Green)
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jennifer Whiteside says the Bridging Care program is a welcoming place where people can build skills to better manage their mental health. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Mental health program at Greater Victoria hospital makes a difference

The Bridging Care program provides mental health support and services

Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jennifer Whiteside says the Bridging Care program is a welcoming place where people can build skills to better manage their mental health. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Steve Farmer (left) and Kathy Green (right) deliver boxes of popcorn to health-care professionals at Victoria General Hospital on Friday (Dec. 8). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Transplant recipients thank Greater Victoria hospital staff with popcorn

Transplant recipients delivered popcorn at Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital

Steve Farmer (left) and Kathy Green (right) deliver boxes of popcorn to health-care professionals at Victoria General Hospital on Friday (Dec. 8). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
The magic of Christmas celebration at the Butchart Gardens includes traditional carollers. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Awe-inspiring’: Central Saanich’s Butchart Gardens brightens up for Christmas

The annual holiday celebration runs until Jan. 6

The magic of Christmas celebration at the Butchart Gardens includes traditional carollers. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Traditional carollers sang during the Butchart Gardens light-up event Friday (Dec. 1). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Awe-inspiring’: Central Saanich’s Butchart Gardens brightens up for Christmas

The annual holiday celebration runs until Jan. 6

Traditional carollers sang during the Butchart Gardens light-up event Friday (Dec. 1). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. celebrates a touchdown against the Calgary Stampeders during the CFL western semi-final in Vancouver on Nov. 4. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

CFL, B.C. Lions making ‘major’ announcement in Victoria

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie and B.C. Lions kicker Sean Whyte will be in attendance

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. celebrates a touchdown against the Calgary Stampeders during the CFL western semi-final in Vancouver on Nov. 4. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank operations manager Tyson Elder says they are currently struggling for donations. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Very impactful’: Saanichton Community Christmas raises funds for food bank

Last year’s event raised approximately $14,000 for the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank.

Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank operations manager Tyson Elder says they are currently struggling for donations. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Bella White’s Burn Me Once is featured on the Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes soundtrack. (Bella White/Facebook)

Island country songwriter Bella White on new Hunger Games soundtrack

Burn Me Once is on the album featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Rachel Zegler and Sierra Ferrell

Bella White’s Burn Me Once is featured on the Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes soundtrack. (Bella White/Facebook)
The Victoria Brain Injury Society hosts music therapy programs twice a week. (Courtesy of the Victoria Brain Injury Society)

‘Music is a happy place’: Victoria therapy helps people with brain injuries heal

The society hosts music therapy programs on Mondays and Thursdays

The Victoria Brain Injury Society hosts music therapy programs twice a week. (Courtesy of the Victoria Brain Injury Society)
Spiritbox has been nominated for a Grammy. (Spiritbox/Facebook)

B.C.-based metal band Spiritbox nominated for a Grammy

Band’s single Jaded was nominated for best metal performance

Spiritbox has been nominated for a Grammy. (Spiritbox/Facebook)
Petty Officer 1st Class Steve Morrison salutes during an Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday (Nov. 8) at the cenotaph at the B.C. legislature. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Pay our respects’: Indigenous veterans honoured at Victoria ceremony

An Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony was held at the B.C. legislature

Petty Officer 1st Class Steve Morrison salutes during an Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday (Nov. 8) at the cenotaph at the B.C. legislature. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Nico Petch takes part in the 45-kilometre race at the eighth annual Tripleshot CrossFondo Sunday (Oct. 15). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Over 400 ride during Greater Victoria’s Tripleshot CrossFondo

Around 140 volunteers helped out with the event

Nico Petch takes part in the 45-kilometre race at the eighth annual Tripleshot CrossFondo Sunday (Oct. 15). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Andrea Zonnis is organizing the Intuitive Arts Festival, which will be held at the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre from Nov. 4 to 5. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Victoria’s premier psychic showcase to return in ‘full force’

Intuitive Arts Festival will feature over 44 exhibitors

Andrea Zonnis is organizing the Intuitive Arts Festival, which will be held at the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre from Nov. 4 to 5. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Sidney Single Seniors 55-plus chairperson Colleen Schayes (left) and longtime club member Isabelle Yoxall (right) take part in the group’s monthly meetings at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Still growing’: Sidney Single Seniors celebrates 20 years of connections

The club will have an anniversary celebration on Oct. 20

Sidney Single Seniors 55-plus chairperson Colleen Schayes (left) and longtime club member Isabelle Yoxall (right) take part in the group’s monthly meetings at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)