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The 2023 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock officially raised more than $1 million to support the Canadian Cancer Society’s research efforts into childhood cancer and Camp Goodtimes. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Cops for Cancer raises more than $1M with 2023 Tour de Rock

The 1,200 km fundraiser ride officially ended at the B.C. legislature Friday (Oct. 6)

The 2023 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock officially raised more than $1 million to support the Canadian Cancer Society’s research efforts into childhood cancer and Camp Goodtimes. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Rich Barron and Brenda Urquiaga say an apology from Loblaw does not do enough to repair the harm caused by Urquiaga’s wrongful ejection from the Langford Real Canadian Superstore in August, which they say was a case of racial profiling. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Langford grocery store apologizes for incident family calls racial profiling

Family says company statement not enough to repair harm from woman’s wrongful removal

Rich Barron and Brenda Urquiaga say an apology from Loblaw does not do enough to repair the harm caused by Urquiaga’s wrongful ejection from the Langford Real Canadian Superstore in August, which they say was a case of racial profiling. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Sharon Rubin of the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee nurses Carlos, one of the many kittens she has helped in her decade of cat rescue. (Courtesy of Sharon Rubin)

Non-profit hosting low-income cat spay and neuter clinic in Saanich

Itty Bitty Kitty Committee is piloting the event this weekend, hopes to repeat every three months

Sharon Rubin of the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee nurses Carlos, one of the many kittens she has helped in her decade of cat rescue. (Courtesy of Sharon Rubin)
Victoria Orange Shirt Day co-founders Kristin Spray and Eddy Charlie stand in front of their vendor booth at the South Island Powwow Saturday (Sept. 30) at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Thousands mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Victoria

The South Island Powwow returned for its second year at Royal Athletic Park

Victoria Orange Shirt Day co-founders Kristin Spray and Eddy Charlie stand in front of their vendor booth at the South Island Powwow Saturday (Sept. 30) at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
After being stolen in April, Mike Rose (left) got a call Sept. 7 that his father Clyde’s (right) family heirloom ship’s bell from his time in the navy had been found and returned to the family. (Courtesy of Mike Rose)

‘Good karma’: Stolen heirloom ship’s bell returned to Island family

Mike Rose thought he would never see his father’s treasured heirloom again after it was taken

After being stolen in April, Mike Rose (left) got a call Sept. 7 that his father Clyde’s (right) family heirloom ship’s bell from his time in the navy had been found and returned to the family. (Courtesy of Mike Rose)
Kye Soluk, Pippa Zahn, and Ginger Zahn play with mouldable sand during the Cridge Centre for the Family’s 150th anniversary celebrations Saturday (Sept. 16). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Cridge Centre for the Family celebrates 150 years serving Victoria

More than 1,000 staff, volunteers, and clients were invited to mark the occasion

Kye Soluk, Pippa Zahn, and Ginger Zahn play with mouldable sand during the Cridge Centre for the Family’s 150th anniversary celebrations Saturday (Sept. 16). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
David Suzuki called on hundreds of climate protesters gathered at the B.C. legislature grounds Friday (Sept. 15) afternoon to make it clear to politicians that the environment must be placed above the economy in their priorities amid the climate crisis. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

David Suzuki calls for nature to trump economy at Victoria climate protest

The demonstration kicks off a weekend of global protests against the fossil fuel industry

David Suzuki called on hundreds of climate protesters gathered at the B.C. legislature grounds Friday (Sept. 15) afternoon to make it clear to politicians that the environment must be placed above the economy in their priorities amid the climate crisis. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The City of Colwood is moving ahead with a trail of reflective road markers on some city streets, but council rejected a proposed trial of glow-in-the-dark road markings over its high cost. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. town rejects groundbreaking glow-in-dark road paint over price tag

Photoluminescent paint common in Europe not coming to Victoria suburb because of cost

The City of Colwood is moving ahead with a trail of reflective road markers on some city streets, but council rejected a proposed trial of glow-in-the-dark road markings over its high cost. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Town of View Royal is exploring introducing new regulations which would set high and low-temperature limits for rental units as the region comes off an exceptionally hot and dry summer. (Black Press Media file photo)

Rental unit temperature limits brewing in Vancouver Island community

View Royal staff looking at rules forcing landlords to provide adequate heating and cooling

The Town of View Royal is exploring introducing new regulations which would set high and low-temperature limits for rental units as the region comes off an exceptionally hot and dry summer. (Black Press Media file photo)
Joshua Ritch proudly shows off his position as house leader, earned through his success in the New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community program and his dedication to supporting his fellow residents, during a media tour of the View Royal facility Thursday (Sept. 14). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

‘I have a new life’: View Royal rehab community a success amid drug crisis

New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community proves value of spreading unique model

Joshua Ritch proudly shows off his position as house leader, earned through his success in the New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community program and his dedication to supporting his fellow residents, during a media tour of the View Royal facility Thursday (Sept. 14). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The 19 riders for this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock received their official jerseys Friday (Sept. 8) during the last official event before the 1,200 km ride begins Sept. 23. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Tour de Rock riders receive official jerseys as 1,200 km charity ride nears

19 riders have raised more than $300K so far for cancer research

The 19 riders for this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock received their official jerseys Friday (Sept. 8) during the last official event before the 1,200 km ride begins Sept. 23. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Some local high school students have been banned from using phones at school. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

West Shore high school bans cellphone use in class

Belmont Secondary School has formalized a policy which already existed in some classrooms

Some local high school students have been banned from using phones at school. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A group of llamas pose for a photo Saturday (Sept. 2) on the opening day of the 2023 Saanich Fair in Central Saanich. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Saanich Fair going strong at 155

The annual event continues Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A group of llamas pose for a photo Saturday (Sept. 2) on the opening day of the 2023 Saanich Fair in Central Saanich. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Nicole Kemp is one of dozens of Flair Airlines passengers who were left stranded in Victoria Aug. 26 when long baggage drop-off lines prevented them from boarding their flights. After placing blame on passengers initially, the airline has apologized and pledged to provide refunds to affected passengers. (Courtesy of Nicole Kemp)

Stranded Victoria passengers stuck in endless line forced to watch planes take off

After initially placing blame on passengers, the airline has now promised refunds

Nicole Kemp is one of dozens of Flair Airlines passengers who were left stranded in Victoria Aug. 26 when long baggage drop-off lines prevented them from boarding their flights. After placing blame on passengers initially, the airline has apologized and pledged to provide refunds to affected passengers. (Courtesy of Nicole Kemp)
Colwood Fire Rescue responded to an RV fire Wednesday (Aug. 30) afternoon. (Black Press Media file photo)

VIDEO: RV destroyed in Colwood blaze

The Wednesday fire resulted in no injuries and was quickly contained

Colwood Fire Rescue responded to an RV fire Wednesday (Aug. 30) afternoon. (Black Press Media file photo)
Paddlers set off in a dragon boat Saturday, Aug. 26 during the Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival hosted by the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Dragon boats return to Victoria waters

The Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival returned for its second year Aug. 26 and 27.

Paddlers set off in a dragon boat Saturday, Aug. 26 during the Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival hosted by the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Sparky the Fire Dog befriends Myesha and Clara Lyndan Thursday, Aug. 24 after the Professional Firefighters of Greater Victoria Community Foundation made a donation of $25,000 to the Victoria Hospital Foundation to purchase critical equipment for the Victoria General Hospital. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Firefighters donate $25K to Victoria General Hospital

The funds are part of $250K pledged and will be used to purchase a labour and delivery bed

Sparky the Fire Dog befriends Myesha and Clara Lyndan Thursday, Aug. 24 after the Professional Firefighters of Greater Victoria Community Foundation made a donation of $25,000 to the Victoria Hospital Foundation to purchase critical equipment for the Victoria General Hospital. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The City of Langford has agreed to take several actions in response to a recently completed report by the BC Ombudsperson into complaints about Coun. Lillian Szpak and the city’s involvement and response to a parking dispute between Szpak’s son and another Langford resident. (Black Press Media file photo)

Report finds no administrative unfairness, but Langford agrees to take action

Ombudsperson completes investigation into Langford Coun. Lillian Szpak

The City of Langford has agreed to take several actions in response to a recently completed report by the BC Ombudsperson into complaints about Coun. Lillian Szpak and the city’s involvement and response to a parking dispute between Szpak’s son and another Langford resident. (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria Van Mullem and Duke stop to share a moment Saturday, Aug. 12 during the Day of the Dog festival at Bullen Park in Esquimalt. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Day of the Dog takes over Esquimalt park

Annual festival features and celebrates everything dog

Victoria Van Mullem and Duke stop to share a moment Saturday, Aug. 12 during the Day of the Dog festival at Bullen Park in Esquimalt. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Dragon boaters paddle toward the finish line Saturday, Aug. 12, during the Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Dragon boats roar into Victoria’s Inner Harbour

2023 Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival returns to two-day format

Dragon boaters paddle toward the finish line Saturday, Aug. 12, during the Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)