Kristyn Anthony

Kurt Barner of the North Saanich Fire Department attempts to corral some unruly chickens in Wain Park, Thursday, Jan. 11. More than 100 birds were found across the Peninsula, believed to have been dumped illegally. (Contributed/North Saanich Fire Department)

Famous Peninsula chickens ready for adoption

CRD Animal Control readies birds for new homes Monday after weekend at shelter

Kurt Barner of the North Saanich Fire Department attempts to corral some unruly chickens in Wain Park, Thursday, Jan. 11. More than 100 birds were found across the Peninsula, believed to have been dumped illegally. (Contributed/North Saanich Fire Department)
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H1N1 strain of influenza hits hard in Greater Victoria

Island Health reports 197 lab-confirmed cases, some children in ICU

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Kurt Barner of the North Saanich Fire Department attempts to corral some unruly chickens in Wain Park. (Contributed/North Saanich Fire Department)

Chicken Run: Birds on the loose in North Saanich

Fire department, RCMP corral more than 20 unruly birds now in care of Animal Control

Kurt Barner of the North Saanich Fire Department attempts to corral some unruly chickens in Wain Park. (Contributed/North Saanich Fire Department)
Greater Victoria saw significant levels of rainfall this week, besting a record set in 1936. (Black Press file photo)

Torrential rains break record as they pound Vancouver Island

Region accumulates one-third of typical January rainfall in just 36 hours

Greater Victoria saw significant levels of rainfall this week, besting a record set in 1936. (Black Press file photo)
A routine servicing of a police boat turned slightly disastrous Thursday when a truck slipped off the boat ramp at Lochside Waterfront Park in Sidney. (Contributed by Sidney/North Saanich RCMP)

Truck submerged in Sidney after attempting to trailer RCMP boat

Pickup truck, trailer used to haul RCMP vessel slides off ramp at Lochside Waterfront Park

A routine servicing of a police boat turned slightly disastrous Thursday when a truck slipped off the boat ramp at Lochside Waterfront Park in Sidney. (Contributed by Sidney/North Saanich RCMP)
This was the scene Sunday afternoon in North Saanich after a Volvo struck a pedestrian Dec. 30. Sidney/North Saanich RCMP report the man has since died of his injuries. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

Pedestrian hit by car Sunday in North Saanich dies of his injuries

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP ask anyone who may have witnessed the incident to call 250-656-3931

This was the scene Sunday afternoon in North Saanich after a Volvo struck a pedestrian Dec. 30. Sidney/North Saanich RCMP report the man has since died of his injuries. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Briar Mayoh is all smiles as she arrives at the Victoria International Airport Wednesday as the 2-millionth passenger to travel through its doors. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)

Victoria International Airport welcomes 2-millionth passenger

Celebration extra special as arrival marks young woman’s move back home to the Island

Briar Mayoh is all smiles as she arrives at the Victoria International Airport Wednesday as the 2-millionth passenger to travel through its doors. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)
Aaron Pritchett plays the Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre, Jan. 11. (Contributed)

Aaron Pritchett headed ‘Out on the Town’

National tour kicks off in Sidney Jan. 11 with David James, Kira Isabella

Aaron Pritchett plays the Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre, Jan. 11. (Contributed)
Ferry passenger on Sidney boat rescue: ‘It was like the Titanic’

Ferry passenger on Sidney boat rescue: ‘It was like the Titanic’

Lone boater rescued by BC Ferries, who called the incident a ‘close call’

Ferry passenger on Sidney boat rescue: ‘It was like the Titanic’
Man rescued from sinking boat off the coast of Vancouver Island

Man rescued from sinking boat off the coast of Vancouver Island

Mayday call came into Coast Guard saying vessel had taken on water, BC Ferries dispatched to scene

Man rescued from sinking boat off the coast of Vancouver Island
Unique jewels, coins stolen from Sidney home

Unique jewels, coins stolen from Sidney home

RCMP seeking public’s assistance in recovering items stolen earlier this month

Unique jewels, coins stolen from Sidney home
Former Peninsula Panther Justin Isaac (right) is recovering in hospital after being hit by a car in Beijing where he has been coaching hockey since accepting a job with the Kaiwen Academy in February. (GoFundMe)

Former Vancouver Island hockey coach hit by car in Beijing

Justin Isaac broke both legs in accident, friends set up GoFundMe to bring him home

Former Peninsula Panther Justin Isaac (right) is recovering in hospital after being hit by a car in Beijing where he has been coaching hockey since accepting a job with the Kaiwen Academy in February. (GoFundMe)
The Victoria International Airport may be small but it will pass the 2 million passenger mark during the holiday season, forecasted to be a busy time for travellers. (iStock)

Travel tips for passing through Victoria’s main airport this holiday season

It may be small in size but Victoria International Airport was voted one of the top 10 busiest in Canada

The Victoria International Airport may be small but it will pass the 2 million passenger mark during the holiday season, forecasted to be a busy time for travellers. (iStock)
Annual UVic Xmas tree sale goes on despite loss of beloved tree farmer

Annual UVic Xmas tree sale goes on despite loss of beloved tree farmer

Mike Fleming of Saanichton Christmas Tree Farm partnered with students for annual fundraiser for nearly 20 years

Annual UVic Xmas tree sale goes on despite loss of beloved tree farmer
Food service workers at Victoria International Airport, represented by UNITE HERE Local 40, rally outside the arrivals gate in July. (Peninsula News Review file photo)

Victoria airport workers reach contract agreement

Negotiations dragged on for a year-and-a-half with requests for better wages, job security

Food service workers at Victoria International Airport, represented by UNITE HERE Local 40, rally outside the arrivals gate in July. (Peninsula News Review file photo)
The Magic of Christmas lights up Butchart Gardens from Dec. 1 until Jan. 6. (Twitter/Destination Greater Victoria)

Butchart Gardens invites you to the ‘Magic of Christmas’

Holiday celebration includes light installation, brass band with carollers, ice skating with Victoria Royals

The Magic of Christmas lights up Butchart Gardens from Dec. 1 until Jan. 6. (Twitter/Destination Greater Victoria)
BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver joins Premier John Horgan and Douglas College student Simka Marshall at a rally for Proportional Representation rally in Victoria, Oct. 23. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)

Vancouver Island communities top voter participation in electoral referendum

Parksville-Qualicum, Saanich North and the Islands, Oak Bay-Gordon Head cast most ballots

BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver joins Premier John Horgan and Douglas College student Simka Marshall at a rally for Proportional Representation rally in Victoria, Oct. 23. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)
Sand spit-dune habitat on James Island’s north spit – critical habitat for several endangered species. (Contributed/Nature Conservancy of Canada)

Tsawout Nation to hold fundraiser in bid to reclaim James Island

First Nation suing B.C., Canada for return of territory lost after Douglas treaties

Sand spit-dune habitat on James Island’s north spit – critical habitat for several endangered species. (Contributed/Nature Conservancy of Canada)
Royal Canadian Air Force retires CH-124 Sea King helicopters

Royal Canadian Air Force retires CH-124 Sea King helicopters

Fleet will be replaced with CH-148 Cyclone aircraft at 443 Squadron near Victoria

Royal Canadian Air Force retires CH-124 Sea King helicopters
The Royal Canadian Air Force will retire its fleet of CH-124 Sea King helicopters after 55 years in use. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)

Royal Canadian Air Force retires CH-124 Sea King helicopters

Fleet will be replaced with CH-148 Cyclone aircraft at 443 Squadron in Patricia Bay

The Royal Canadian Air Force will retire its fleet of CH-124 Sea King helicopters after 55 years in use. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)