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Members of the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department battle the flames from a van that caught on fire Sunday evening on Resthaven Drive. (Contributed/Stacey Potter)

Van erupts into flames on Sidney street

Fire crews extinguish fire with no injuries reported, van a complete loss

Members of the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department battle the flames from a van that caught on fire Sunday evening on Resthaven Drive. (Contributed/Stacey Potter)
North Saanich council, with newcomers Brett Smyth and Joscelyn Barnard, introduced themselves to their community after being elected Oct. 20. (Peninsula News Review file photo)

B.C. councillor quits a month after election, calls for audit of district

Joscelyn Barnard wants a review conducted into North Saanich’s ‘corporate culture and practices’

North Saanich council, with newcomers Brett Smyth and Joscelyn Barnard, introduced themselves to their community after being elected Oct. 20. (Peninsula News Review file photo)
(Peninsula News Review file photo)

North Saanich councillor resigns just one month after election

Joscelyn Barnard announced resignation on Nov. 22

(Peninsula News Review file photo)
Cindy Koira, who attends Stelly’s Secondary, says she’d like to see a golf program implemented as part the athletics program at the school. (Contributed/Shubha Hosalli Koira)

‘One stroke at a time’: Stelly’s golfer a steady champ

Cindy Koira named Vikes girls champion, with provincial and international tournament appearances

Cindy Koira, who attends Stelly’s Secondary, says she’d like to see a golf program implemented as part the athletics program at the school. (Contributed/Shubha Hosalli Koira)
(BC Ferries photo)

BC Ferries sees net earnings of $90M in second quarter

Net earnings are down as a result of lowering fares, adding more sailings to meet customer demand according to report

(BC Ferries photo)
The deadline to cast a vote in the referendum on electoral reform is Nov. 30. (Katya Slepian/Black Press Media)

Vancouver Islanders among B.C.’s most engaged on electoral reform

Parksville-Qualicum and Courtenay-Comox lead the province in voter turnout, Island high in general

The deadline to cast a vote in the referendum on electoral reform is Nov. 30. (Katya Slepian/Black Press Media)
Rowers make their way across Elk Lake at sunset. (Arnold Lim/News staff)

Algae bloom at Elk Lake prompts CRD advisory notice

Reappearance of blue-green algae lethal to dogs a constant concern for water quality

Rowers make their way across Elk Lake at sunset. (Arnold Lim/News staff)
Deep Cove Chalet, a staple on the Peninsula for nearly 50 years, was damaged by a fire Oct. 28 and the owners have said it is not likely they’ll be able to re-open until spring 2019. (Wolf Depner/News staff)

Fire-ravaged North Saanich restaurant not likely to re-open until spring

Voicemail greeting from owner of Deep Cove Chalet thanks those who have reached out after Oct. 28 kitchen fire

Deep Cove Chalet, a staple on the Peninsula for nearly 50 years, was damaged by a fire Oct. 28 and the owners have said it is not likely they’ll be able to re-open until spring 2019. (Wolf Depner/News staff)
The province introduced legislation Monday to give the green light to ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, saying they could be in operation by fall 2019, but local cab companies are not exactly celebrating. (Sidney Taxi photo)

Island cab companies want level playing field with ride-hailing legislation

Taxi services concerned they’ll be undercut by Uber, Lyft

The province introduced legislation Monday to give the green light to ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, saying they could be in operation by fall 2019, but local cab companies are not exactly celebrating. (Sidney Taxi photo)
Rob Clifford (left) is joined by his son Luca and Mike McGregor, unit chief for the Saanichton branch of the BC Ambulance Service, who nominated Clifford for a Good Samaritan Award. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)

Dad plunges into cold ocean to save capsized canoeists

BC Ambulance Service said Rob Clifford’s actions saved man’s life in December 2017 incident

Rob Clifford (left) is joined by his son Luca and Mike McGregor, unit chief for the Saanichton branch of the BC Ambulance Service, who nominated Clifford for a Good Samaritan Award. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)
(istock photo)

Canadian Armed Forces to change approach to sexual assault investigations

New program aimed at a more open and transparent process, will consult with civilians, health and law professionals

(istock photo)
The Sir John A. Macdonald statue seen here being driven away from Victoria City Hall, cost more than $30,000 to remove Aug. 11, 2018. (Nicole Crescenzi/News staff)

Victoria spent $30,000 to remove John A. Macdonald statue

Contentious decision sparked controversy, apology from mayor

The Sir John A. Macdonald statue seen here being driven away from Victoria City Hall, cost more than $30,000 to remove Aug. 11, 2018. (Nicole Crescenzi/News staff)
Hunter Lastiwka (left) and Sierra Newlove are part of the Global Perspectives class at Stelly’s Secondary, who will travel to Tanzania in March to build a dormitory for female students in the city of Katesh. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)

Central Saanich students expect ‘humbling’ trip to Tanzania in 2019

Stelly’s students host gala, raise funds to build dormitory for students in Katesh

Hunter Lastiwka (left) and Sierra Newlove are part of the Global Perspectives class at Stelly’s Secondary, who will travel to Tanzania in March to build a dormitory for female students in the city of Katesh. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)
Food service workers at the Victoria International Airport demonstrate to bring attention to contract negotiations that have now lasted more than a year-and-a-half with their employer, Compass Group Canada. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)

Food service workers at Victoria airport demonstrate for second time in four months

Negotiations continue to drag on with employer Compass Group Canada, VAA refuses to engage

Food service workers at the Victoria International Airport demonstrate to bring attention to contract negotiations that have now lasted more than a year-and-a-half with their employer, Compass Group Canada. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)
Carver Curtis Henry of Pauquachin First Nation (in blue) explains how to lift a canoe he built with the help of students from Kelset Elementary School. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)

North Saanich students, Pauquachin Nation carver launch canoe built together

Carver Curtis Henry: “It’s not just about building canoes. It’s about teaching our culture.”

Carver Curtis Henry of Pauquachin First Nation (in blue) explains how to lift a canoe he built with the help of students from Kelset Elementary School. (Kristyn Anthony/News staff)
Seamus Weeks will remain on a national registry for sex offenders for the rest of his life. (Black Press file photo)

Central Saanich man charged with sexual exploitation ‘has a long way to go to not reoffend’

Seamus Weeks was sentenced Oct. 31 to 18 months in jail for various sexual offences conducted online

Seamus Weeks will remain on a national registry for sex offenders for the rest of his life. (Black Press file photo)
(Twitter/Elections BC)

Just 1% of B.C. has voted in electoral referendum

Early participation in referendum dismal despite active campaigns from NDP, Liberals

(Twitter/Elections BC)
A warrant has been issued for 31-year-old Christopher Turner in relation to a domestic assault investigation. (Central Saanich Police)

Central Saanich police search for man in connection to a domestic assault

Christopher Turner, 31, is known to be associated with a grey Dodge Ram

A warrant has been issued for 31-year-old Christopher Turner in relation to a domestic assault investigation. (Central Saanich Police)
The four-year-old male, mixed-breed dog involved in an attack on its owner Friday night in Colwood had a history of being rehomed. (Facebook/Kyla Johnson)

Colwood dog who attacked owner had history of multiple ownership

CRD bylaw officers estimate four-year-old male dog is Pit bull-Mastiff mixed breed

The four-year-old male, mixed-breed dog involved in an attack on its owner Friday night in Colwood had a history of being rehomed. (Facebook/Kyla Johnson)
(Washington State Ferries)

Sidney-Anacortes ferry back in action

Unforeseen mechanical issues on Washington State Ferries prompted two-week cancellation for international route

(Washington State Ferries)