Jesse Laufer

Oak Bay report shows deer only a problem for a few, says scientist

Oak Bay report shows deer only a problem for a few, says scientist

Small home ranges mean some residents see the same deer lots, not lots of deer

Oak Bay report shows deer only a problem for a few, says scientist
The second of Esquimalt’s three deer surveys gets underway this fall, to provide information about their numbers and popular growth.

Why Oak Bay deer study matters to the rest of Vancouver Island and beyond

Method ‘could revolutionize how we go about doing wildlife studies of this kind,’ says scientist

The second of Esquimalt’s three deer surveys gets underway this fall, to provide information about their numbers and popular growth.
Susan Skidmore. (Courtesy Susan Skidmore)

Greater Victoria is a tough market, even for former homeowners

Seniors often squeezed out of the housing market due to limited income

Susan Skidmore. (Courtesy Susan Skidmore)
Dan Milbrath (left) poses with his wedding ring next to his friend Chris Sibbald who found the lost ring in the snow. The ring was missing from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14. (Photo: Sarah Milbrath)

Lost wedding ring found on Valentine’s Day

Dan Milbrath’s ring is back where it belongs

Dan Milbrath (left) poses with his wedding ring next to his friend Chris Sibbald who found the lost ring in the snow. The ring was missing from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14. (Photo: Sarah Milbrath)
A large tree branch succumbed to snow on Newport Avenue, near Beresford Place, Jan. 12. (Bob Harwood photo)

Avoid ‘branch failure’ – get out the hockey stick to clear snow from trees

Certain species of pine and cedar are susceptible to branch failure under snow

A large tree branch succumbed to snow on Newport Avenue, near Beresford Place, Jan. 12. (Bob Harwood photo)
(Trevor Crawley/Black Press File Photo)

Have you cleared your sidewalk yet?

Residents who haven’t could face fines in many Vancouver Island communities

(Trevor Crawley/Black Press File Photo)
Parliament Buildings, Victoria BC. during great snow of 1916, with horse drawn sleigh on Government Street. (Courtesy Patrick Family Album/Oak Bay Archives)

PHOTOS: Twice as much snow fell on Victoria 103 years ago today

Twice as much snow fell on Victoria 103 years ago today, and over a meter fell that month

Parliament Buildings, Victoria BC. during great snow of 1916, with horse drawn sleigh on Government Street. (Courtesy Patrick Family Album/Oak Bay Archives)
VIU Mariners player Victor Blasco at NDSS Community Field. (GREG SAKAKI/The News Bulletin)

Former VIU star Blasco heading to Pacific FC

Blasco the first non Canadian signed by the Canadian Premier League soccer club

VIU Mariners player Victor Blasco at NDSS Community Field. (GREG SAKAKI/The News Bulletin)
Expert talks cycling safely in snow and ice during Vancouver Island’s cold snap

Expert talks cycling safely in snow and ice during Vancouver Island’s cold snap

Wide tires are a bonus, but clothing is key to winter cycling

Expert talks cycling safely in snow and ice during Vancouver Island’s cold snap
Police investigate after a body was found in the Turkey Head parking lot Feb. 6. (Jesse Laufer/News Staff)

Police investigate after man found dead in Oak Bay parking lot

Investigation underway at Turkey Head in Oak Bay

Police investigate after a body was found in the Turkey Head parking lot Feb. 6. (Jesse Laufer/News Staff)
Those eagerly anticipating the legalization of non-medical cannabis on Oct. 17 will be excited to know that quality product is being ensured by the provincial government. (Black Press files)

Diverse selection of Victoria gardeners seek cannabis growing expertise

‘They call it weed for a reason, it’s pretty easy to grow’

Those eagerly anticipating the legalization of non-medical cannabis on Oct. 17 will be excited to know that quality product is being ensured by the provincial government. (Black Press files)
(Photo: ElderDogs Canada)

New ElderDog program helps seniors keep dogs at home

Organization seeks volunteers to help seniors stay close to their canines

(Photo: ElderDogs Canada)
Rugby’s Hans de Goede represented Canada 24 times from 1974 to 1987. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Greater Victoria rugby players named to national Hall of Fame

Former Canada captains, Oak Bay’s Mark Wyatt and Victoria’s Hans De Goede to inducted this spring

Rugby’s Hans de Goede represented Canada 24 times from 1974 to 1987. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)