Christine van Reeuwyk

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Angela Gabaldon is The Artful Peddler – particularly popular online for her Urban Jewels collection of images showcasing beauty around Victoria. She’s also the artist who created this little free library look. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Cycling Victoria photographer a sensation for sharing urban jewels

The Artful Peddlar is popular online and recently released a calendar

Angela Gabaldon is The Artful Peddler – particularly popular online for her Urban Jewels collection of images showcasing beauty around Victoria. She’s also the artist who created this little free library look. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Oak Bay is among the first 10 communities subject to the province’s Housing Supply Act, tasked with delivering 664 units in the next five years. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

‘Tough to do’: Oak Bay facing pressure to kickstart housing options

Infill housing strategy on hold as district embarks on provincial requirements

Oak Bay is among the first 10 communities subject to the province’s Housing Supply Act, tasked with delivering 664 units in the next five years. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Sidney firefighter Steve Bibb sweats out toxins in one of two decontamination saunas at Sidney’s Community Safety Building building. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: Sidney firefighters sweat out poisons after battling toxic blazes

Community Safety Building designed to defy staggering cancer odds

Sidney firefighter Steve Bibb sweats out toxins in one of two decontamination saunas at Sidney’s Community Safety Building building. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Lighted boats cruise by Willows Beach during the 2016 Sea of Lights. This year’s sailpast is Friday, Dec. 1. (Black Press Media file photo)

Total of 26 decked-out boats set to sail past Saanich, Oak Bay beaches

Royal Victoria Yacht Club lighted sail past starts Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Lighted boats cruise by Willows Beach during the 2016 Sea of Lights. This year’s sailpast is Friday, Dec. 1. (Black Press Media file photo)
Residents should watch for rainfall warnings and potential river advisories with heavy rain expected to start Monday (Dec. 4). (Black Press Media file photo)

Potential flooding, landslides and snow forecast for Vancouver Island

Snow may fall on mountain passes as December kicks off

Residents should watch for rainfall warnings and potential river advisories with heavy rain expected to start Monday (Dec. 4). (Black Press Media file photo)
Winter Wonderland draws an unexpected visitor in Victoria’s Centennial Square. (Photo by Ken Lee)

UPDATE: 12 owl photos captured in Greater Victoria this fall

Share your owl or other wildlife photos/videos by emailing christine.vanreeuwyk@blackpress.ca

Winter Wonderland draws an unexpected visitor in Victoria’s Centennial Square. (Photo by Ken Lee)
A remarkably low chum salmon return at Goldstream River this year means no fertilized eggs for creek restoration programs across the south Island usually supported by the Goldstream Hatchery. (Black Press Media file photo)

Low Goldstream chum return a ‘disaster’ for hatchery programs, ecosystem

No babies for Oak Bay’s Bowker Creek salmon restoration project this year

A remarkably low chum salmon return at Goldstream River this year means no fertilized eggs for creek restoration programs across the south Island usually supported by the Goldstream Hatchery. (Black Press Media file photo)
Anyone who may have seen Timothy Keeling since Nov. 25 or may know his whereabouts is asked to call Saanich police at 250-475-4321. (Saanich Police/X)

MISSING: Saanich police concerned for man whose car found near water front

Timothy Keeling, 38, was last seen Nov 26; his vehicle was found in the 300-block of Beach Drive

Anyone who may have seen Timothy Keeling since Nov. 25 or may know his whereabouts is asked to call Saanich police at 250-475-4321. (Saanich Police/X)
An urban owl captured by the headlights of a passing car in View Royal. (Photo by Rob Byrch)

‘Tuck in ponytails’ to avoid dangerous Greater Victoria owl encounters

Keep pets clear of known owl habitats, ‘they’re big birds carrying sharp knives’

An urban owl captured by the headlights of a passing car in View Royal. (Photo by Rob Byrch)
Three houses set sail from the Esquimalt waterfront on Oct. 23. (Photo by Judy Marston)

2 old houses headed for new homes as Esquimalt developer calls on recyclers

Longtime building movers Nickel Bros. pack up second set of homes ahead of development

Three houses set sail from the Esquimalt waterfront on Oct. 23. (Photo by Judy Marston)
A simple ‘hello’ goes a long way in kicking off communication with someone whose sight is limited says Gina Martin who educates the region through her Diverse Abilities business. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: ‘Don’t grab us’: Greater Victoria advocate teaches sight-loss etiquette

‘Losing my sight hasn’t changed me, but it’s changed the way I interact with the world’

A simple ‘hello’ goes a long way in kicking off communication with someone whose sight is limited says Gina Martin who educates the region through her Diverse Abilities business. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
The Esquimalt Curling club hosts men’s, women’s and wheelchair provincials next year. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. curling championships to rock Esquimalt rink early next year

Historic moment: Men’s, women’s, wheelchair competitions run concurrent for the first time

The Esquimalt Curling club hosts men’s, women’s and wheelchair provincials next year. (Black Press Media file photo)
Cobble Hill Puzzle Company has a full gallery of images online to help potential customers avoid scams – particularly on Facebook. (Cobble Hill Puzzles/Facebook)

Facebook scams plague Saanich puzzle company with worldwide reach

Fake businesses change ‘website and identities faster than burning paper’

Cobble Hill Puzzle Company has a full gallery of images online to help potential customers avoid scams – particularly on Facebook. (Cobble Hill Puzzles/Facebook)
Liam Pope-Lau, 14, outside legendary Carnegie Hall in New York where he took the stage to perform an act from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. (Photo by Naomi Pope)

‘So amazing’: Oak Bay teen takes on Shakespeare at prestigious Carnegie Hall

St. Michaels University School student earns international opportunity with spoken word competition

Liam Pope-Lau, 14, outside legendary Carnegie Hall in New York where he took the stage to perform an act from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. (Photo by Naomi Pope)
Longtime education assistant Caroline Thompson serves as crossing guard twice a day at the intersection of Cook and Quadra streets in Saanich. Her goal is to get students, and the general public, across the road safely in a sometimes hostile environment. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: Parents petition to avoid ‘preventable’ tragedy at Island intersection

Crossing guard, parents say they see dangerous driving, with several ‘near-misses’

Longtime education assistant Caroline Thompson serves as crossing guard twice a day at the intersection of Cook and Quadra streets in Saanich. Her goal is to get students, and the general public, across the road safely in a sometimes hostile environment. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Toni King is head baker at the Second Chance Cafe in Saanich, where the eatery is staffed by brain injury survivors and serves as an educational tool for Cridge Centre programs. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: Program for brain injury survivors feeds souls at Saanich rec centre

Saanich, Cridge Centre partnership fully led and staffed by survivors of brain injury

Toni King is head baker at the Second Chance Cafe in Saanich, where the eatery is staffed by brain injury survivors and serves as an educational tool for Cridge Centre programs. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Oak Bay worm farmer Sandra Birrell shows off a handful of the 10,000 worms that call Gilligan home. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: Oak Bay worm farmer gathers gourds to feed her brood all winter

Roughly 170 donated pumpkins put to good use making compost

Oak Bay worm farmer Sandra Birrell shows off a handful of the 10,000 worms that call Gilligan home. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Peter Bradford Palin (who goes by Brad) grew up with stories of his uncle Peter Palin in the picture – one of several Oak Bay mates who went to war never to return home. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Historic photo of 5 boys on a beach spurs dive into Oak Bay war history

Central Saanich man inspired to learn more after spotting his uncle in a news story

Peter Bradford Palin (who goes by Brad) grew up with stories of his uncle Peter Palin in the picture – one of several Oak Bay mates who went to war never to return home. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
CFAX Santas Anonymous relies on donors picking tags off wish trees in recreation centres across Greater Victoria to provide kids with holiday gifts. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Santas Anonymous registration hits 1,200 maximum in ‘shocking’ 24 hours

Food bank operators believe ‘Christmas need will be through the roof’

CFAX Santas Anonymous relies on donors picking tags off wish trees in recreation centres across Greater Victoria to provide kids with holiday gifts. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Sarah Williamson expects to start every day of her second Royal Lepage Trek for Shelter with tears and purpose, much like she did in the Purcells in 2021 (pictured). (Courtesy of Sarah Williamson)

Realtor climbs mountains for Greater Victoria women facing violence

Women fleeing violence face ‘perfect storm’ of compounded challenges

Sarah Williamson expects to start every day of her second Royal Lepage Trek for Shelter with tears and purpose, much like she did in the Purcells in 2021 (pictured). (Courtesy of Sarah Williamson)