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Lauren Richardson, who is raising awareness for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day on Sept. 9 showcases her red shoes, a symbol of sufferers and their supporters. (Nick Murray/News Staff)

Red shoes help raise awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Bus ads and Sept. 9 awareness day remind parents ‘alcohol and pregnancy don’t mix’

Lauren Richardson, who is raising awareness for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day on Sept. 9 showcases her red shoes, a symbol of sufferers and their supporters. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
A whale frolicks in the waters off B.C. (Black Press file)

Thermal imaging cameras eye Salish Sea in hopes of better detecting whales

Cameras installed at BC Ferries’ terminal on Galiano Island, and off southern Gulf Islands

A whale frolicks in the waters off B.C. (Black Press file)
Signs warning Reay Creek park users not to swim in the pond as a precautionary measure. (Nick Murray/News Staff)

Swimmers splashing in contaminated Vancouver Island pond advised to stay out

Reay Creek Pond a Class 1 contamination site but only sediment a problem says Transport Canada

Signs warning Reay Creek park users not to swim in the pond as a precautionary measure. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
Isaiah Carvalhal-Smith beat hundreds of other young musicians to win the coveted Slaight Family Scholarship to Berklee College of Music. (Isaiah Carvalhal-Smith submission)

Saanich Peninsula student scores only scholarship for Canadians offered by top U.S. music school

Stelly’s grad Isaiah Carvalhal-Smith and his electric bass off to Boston after successful audition

Isaiah Carvalhal-Smith beat hundreds of other young musicians to win the coveted Slaight Family Scholarship to Berklee College of Music. (Isaiah Carvalhal-Smith submission)
PIGS rocking out, accompanied by their impressive laser show. (PIGS submission)

Victoria Pink Floyd tribute band to kick off North American tour in Sidney

Band started out ten years ago at Winspear, now they’re back

PIGS rocking out, accompanied by their impressive laser show. (PIGS submission)
Doctor shortage frustrating south Island residents

Doctor shortage frustrating south Island residents

Sidney man relates his struggles trying to get care at local walk-in clinics

Doctor shortage frustrating south Island residents
The dark blue 2002 BMW 325Ci the pair are believed to be travelling in. (RCMP submission)

RCMP searching for missing Victoria residents believed to be in Vancouver area

Easha Rayel, 36, and James Evans, 23, believed to be travelling in blue 2002 BMW 325Ci

The dark blue 2002 BMW 325Ci the pair are believed to be travelling in. (RCMP submission)
The Seabin in action, sucking in small pieces of plastic and polystyrene. (Nick Murray/News Staff)

B.C.’s first anti-plastic and oil pollution device arrives on Vancouver Island

Seabin device part of North Saanich Oak Bay Marine Group trial, with promising results so far

The Seabin in action, sucking in small pieces of plastic and polystyrene. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
Seven of the nine vehicles seized by Central Saanich Police, during a months-long investigation. (Central Saanich Police Submission)

Dealer arrested, cash, nine vehicles and festival-bound drugs seized

Dealer busted en route to electronic music festival

Seven of the nine vehicles seized by Central Saanich Police, during a months-long investigation. (Central Saanich Police Submission)
Alex Solunac presenting at Sidney library. (Nick Murray/News Staff)

Sasquatch sighted in Sidney

Cryptozoologist Alex Solunac gives library presentation to kids about Island’s Bigfoot

Alex Solunac presenting at Sidney library. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
(From left) Friends of North Saanich Parks executive director Sharon Hope, with volunteers Joy Douglas and Tom Richards. (Nick Murray/News Staff)

Island man battling invasive horde with a set of shears

Former around-the-world sailor relentless in his battle against invasive plants

(From left) Friends of North Saanich Parks executive director Sharon Hope, with volunteers Joy Douglas and Tom Richards. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
Search and Rescue specialists taking a break after a long shift, earlier on Wednesday. (Nick Murray/News Staff)

Missing North Saanich man found dead in Horth Hill Park

Paul Hare, 64, had been missing since July 27

Search and Rescue specialists taking a break after a long shift, earlier on Wednesday. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
Search and Rescue specialists taking a break and re-hydrating after their shift. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
Search and Rescue specialists taking a break and re-hydrating after their shift. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
The group of volunteers with Aquarists Amanda, Christina and Kit. Also pictured is Systems Technician Hugues. The 70 fish were released next to Sidney Pier. (Submission from Bob Orchard)

Buttercup the octopus back in the Salish Sea

Vancouver Island’s Shaw Centre releases 70 salmon and a giant octopus back into the ocean

The group of volunteers with Aquarists Amanda, Christina and Kit. Also pictured is Systems Technician Hugues. The 70 fish were released next to Sidney Pier. (Submission from Bob Orchard)
BC Ferries and BC Transit have both warned of travel disruption ahead of the B.C Day long weekend. (Charlotte Prong/Parkhill File)

Travel disruption ahead for B.C. Day long weekend

Long weekend roads: BC Ferries give travel advice, BC Transit detail route changes

BC Ferries and BC Transit have both warned of travel disruption ahead of the B.C Day long weekend. (Charlotte Prong/Parkhill File)
A photo from the released safety report showing how the accident involving the Queen of Cumberland happened. (From the Transportation Safety Board of Canada report M18P0087)

Safety report released in 2018 ‘man overboard’ drill that left two BC Ferries employees injured

Investigation report on ferry safety drill that turned into real-life rescue released

A photo from the released safety report showing how the accident involving the Queen of Cumberland happened. (From the Transportation Safety Board of Canada report M18P0087)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visiting Port Alberni last year. He used a Challenger jet for the trip, so he could join a waiting motorcade for the drive to Tofino, where he joined his family on a private holiday. (Tony Shumuk Photo)

Justin Trudeau’s carbon footprint revealed in ranking of world leaders

Travel company ranks 15 world leaders’ foreign flight CO2 emissions

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visiting Port Alberni last year. He used a Challenger jet for the trip, so he could join a waiting motorcade for the drive to Tofino, where he joined his family on a private holiday. (Tony Shumuk Photo)
Hotdogs are cross-generational favourites and are good for holding a range of extras and condiments. (Pixabay file)

Will you be celebrating national hotdog day with any of these crazy flavours?

The popularity of hotdogs spans generations, cultures

Hotdogs are cross-generational favourites and are good for holding a range of extras and condiments. (Pixabay file)
A fire that broke out in the kitchen of Deep Cove Chalet Oct. 28, 2018, left the restaurant with significant damage. It is now set to reopen on July 24. (Wolf Depner/News staff)

South Island’s Deep Cove Chalet set to re-open following fire

North Saanich eatery says July 24 will be ‘business as normal’ following rebuild

A fire that broke out in the kitchen of Deep Cove Chalet Oct. 28, 2018, left the restaurant with significant damage. It is now set to reopen on July 24. (Wolf Depner/News staff)
A craft beer paired with food prepared by the onboard chef. (Philip Stone/Maple Leaf Adventures)

Views, brews and food on Gulf Islands craft beer cruise

Five day cruise from Sidney to Gulf Islands, includes chef and beer historian

A craft beer paired with food prepared by the onboard chef. (Philip Stone/Maple Leaf Adventures)