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The Red Barn Market will begin construction on its eight location this spring. (Photo courtesy of The Red Barn Market)

Red Barn Market to open its largest store with North Saanich location

This location will be 10,000 square feet and offer plenty of parking

The Red Barn Market will begin construction on its eight location this spring. (Photo courtesy of The Red Barn Market)
Hundreds turned up to support old growth protections during the march and rally Feb. 25. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Hundreds turned up to support old growth protections during the march and rally on Feb. 25. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

VIDEO: Neil Young sings at Victoria super-rally to protect old growth forests

People gathered at the B.C. Legislature after a march, to call for action on old growth protection

Hundreds turned up to support old growth protections during the march and rally Feb. 25. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Hundreds turned up to support old growth protections during the march and rally on Feb. 25. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Guy Felicella spent years battling addiction. He now advocates for easier access to treatment and harm reduction strategies. (Courtesy of Guy Felicella)

Victoria addiction treatment and recovery options are limited, creating gaps in care

Recovery advocate Guy Felicella says access to treatment needs to be easier to save more lives

Guy Felicella spent years battling addiction. He now advocates for easier access to treatment and harm reduction strategies. (Courtesy of Guy Felicella)
Volunteers (from left) Laila Pires, Fatma Dogus, Dominga Passmore, Annette Beech and Megan Lynch gathered to cook for a cause Feb. 18. All money from the fundraiser will be given to the Red Cross to be used for earthquake relief in Turkey.

Greater Victoria Filipino and Turkish communities cook over 200 meals for earthquake relief

Money from the fundraiser will be donated to Red Cross Canada for earthquake relief in Turkey

Volunteers (from left) Laila Pires, Fatma Dogus, Dominga Passmore, Annette Beech and Megan Lynch gathered to cook for a cause Feb. 18. All money from the fundraiser will be given to the Red Cross to be used for earthquake relief in Turkey.
A man spraying water on the demolition site with dust rising in the background. (Courtesy of Maria Hendrikx)

‘An assault’: Greater Victoria residents want tougher bylaws after demolition blankets area in dust

Maria Hendrikx and her neighbours experienced health issues after dust from a demo was not contained

A man spraying water on the demolition site with dust rising in the background. (Courtesy of Maria Hendrikx)
Andrea Carey stands in front of a Allenby Park, which was recently renovated. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

‘Missed opportunities’: Saanich park renovation excludes people with disabilities: advocate

Andrea Carey is an advocate and mother and feels Saanich missed opportunities for inclusivity

Andrea Carey stands in front of a Allenby Park, which was recently renovated. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
An eagles nest in a tree near Wallace Drive in Saanich is the source of concern for residents who worry a new sewer line will put the protected bird in peril. (Courtesy of Wayne Joslin)

Threat to eagle’s nest delays work on Central Saanich sewer line

Concerned residents raise awareness of a tree home to bald eagles that would be impacted

An eagles nest in a tree near Wallace Drive in Saanich is the source of concern for residents who worry a new sewer line will put the protected bird in peril. (Courtesy of Wayne Joslin)
Students on UVic campus in Victoria. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

‘Desperate’ Victoria students raiding dumpsters, using food banks and bartering for meals

Students at the University of Victoria are experiencing a hike in food insecurity, with little help

Students on UVic campus in Victoria. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
Bylaw officers removing personal belongings including tents and blankets from an encampment at Stradacona Park on Feb. 4 at 7:30 a.m. (Courtesy of Trent Smith)

‘An invasion’: Victoria homeless decry city and cops confiscating tents, food

Trent Smith, who is living homeless in Victoria said bylaw officers will take belongings arbitrarily

Bylaw officers removing personal belongings including tents and blankets from an encampment at Stradacona Park on Feb. 4 at 7:30 a.m. (Courtesy of Trent Smith)
Protesters held a rally at the B.C. Legislature Feb. 7 to call for action, awareness and services for adults who have eating disorders. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

VIDEO: ‘Huge gaps’ in care for adults with eating disorders, say advocates at Victoria protest

Protesters at the B.C. Legislature called for better care for adults with eating disorders

Protesters held a rally at the B.C. Legislature Feb. 7 to call for action, awareness and services for adults who have eating disorders. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Jayson Anderson went missing July 2022 and his mother is searching for him. (Courtesy of Wanda Anderson)

Alberta mom of a missing Vancouver Island man continues search despite dead ends

Wanda Anderson working to find her son, Jayson Anderson, since he disappeared from Victoria in July

Jayson Anderson went missing July 2022 and his mother is searching for him. (Courtesy of Wanda Anderson)
Jess Duncan holds Toque the shy chicken at Bear ‘N Bee Therapeutic Farm. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

VIDEO: ‘Everybody’s farm’ in Greater Victoria offers kids a safe place to learn and explore

Jess Duncan of Bear ‘N Bee Farm wanted to make purposeful use of her land and animals

Jess Duncan holds Toque the shy chicken at Bear ‘N Bee Therapeutic Farm. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Quadra Street between Inverness Road and Cloverdale Avenue in Saanich was closed due to a gas leak Wednesday, Jan. 25. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

UPDATE: Evacuation order lifted after broken gas line clears Saanich neighbourhood

Traffic is being diverted and Cloverdale Elementary along with nearby homes have been evacuated

Quadra Street between Inverness Road and Cloverdale Avenue in Saanich was closed due to a gas leak Wednesday, Jan. 25. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine from a safe supply by the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users, Drug User Liberation Front and Moms Stop the Harm to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

‘Culture change’ predicted in Victoria as possession of some drugs set to be decriminalized

The exemption to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act will be temporary, lasting until 2026

Methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine from a safe supply by the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users, Drug User Liberation Front and Moms Stop the Harm to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Elizabeth Laugharne is a supporter of small donations, students and time to work on important causes like helping BC Cancer - Victoria. (Courtesy of Jordan McClymont)

99-year-old Victoria cancer survivor says small donations make a big difference

As an avid volunteer, Elizabeth Laugharne, has been working with BC Cancer - Victoria for years

Elizabeth Laugharne is a supporter of small donations, students and time to work on important causes like helping BC Cancer - Victoria. (Courtesy of Jordan McClymont)
The plan would bring a new bike lane to Esquimalt, offering pedestrians and cyclists a safer route to school, work and play. (Photo courtesy of the Engineering and Public Works Department)

Council worries about traffic flow as plans for new bike lane in Esquimalt develop

Open communication and continuous monitoring are council’s priorities regarding the plans

The plan would bring a new bike lane to Esquimalt, offering pedestrians and cyclists a safer route to school, work and play. (Photo courtesy of the Engineering and Public Works Department)
The house on fire was near Pemberton Park in Victoria. (Courtesy of Ray Bernoties)

No injuries in house fire near Pemberton Park

Emergency services arrived on the scene, quickly putting out the fire

The house on fire was near Pemberton Park in Victoria. (Courtesy of Ray Bernoties)
H-Mart in Bellevue has added sanitizing wipes throughout its store for customers. (Samantha Pak/News Staff)

Asian supermarket giant opening first Victoria store, replacing Toys ‘R’ Us

The grocery store is set to open in Mayfair Mall in November

H-Mart in Bellevue has added sanitizing wipes throughout its store for customers. (Samantha Pak/News Staff)
Celebrations for Lunar New Year feature a lion dance, which is a way to cleanse spaces of bad vibes and bring in good luck for the new year. This lion and drum are used to by the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club to practice for performances. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

VIDEO: Island leaps into year of the rabbit with celebrations in Victoria’s Chinatown

Lunar New Year celebrations will include lion dancing, music, lucky red envelopes and lots of food

Celebrations for Lunar New Year feature a lion dance, which is a way to cleanse spaces of bad vibes and bring in good luck for the new year. This lion and drum are used to by the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club to practice for performances. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Traffic back up on the corner of Garnet Road and Cedar Hill Road (Courtesy of Janet Black)

VIDEO: Saanich resident cites ‘extremely dangerous mix’ in demand for road changes

A lack of speed-slowing devices and crossings a concern as traffic near school increases

Traffic back up on the corner of Garnet Road and Cedar Hill Road (Courtesy of Janet Black)