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The bird-eating tarantula, beginning to shed its skin at Victoria Butterfly Gardens. (Screengrab from Victoria Butterfly Gardens video)

Tarantula the size of a dinner plate caught moulting at B.C. garden

Nine-year-old ‘goliath bird eater’ spider took five hours to shed its skin

The bird-eating tarantula, beginning to shed its skin at Victoria Butterfly Gardens. (Screengrab from Victoria Butterfly Gardens video)
A mother seal nuzzles her pup. (Nick Wemyss photo)

Nature loving passengers in for a whale of a time aboard BC Ferries

Coastal nature experts return for free talks on BC Ferries this summer

A mother seal nuzzles her pup. (Nick Wemyss photo)
The largest of the three longnose skates photographed on May 4. (Submission)

New photos help identify mystery creature found on Peninsula beach

Photos have emerged of the creature when it was first washed ashore

The largest of the three longnose skates photographed on May 4. (Submission)
A communal area at Ravensview Mental Health and Addiction treatment facility. (Ravensview Submission)

Island addiction and mental-health facility announces grand opening

Music, gardening and art therapy to run alongside psychiatric and medical treatments at Ravensview

A communal area at Ravensview Mental Health and Addiction treatment facility. (Ravensview Submission)
Nicole Tobar, who her friend Brooke Guryn is raising funds for. (Brooke Guryn Submission)

Vancouver Island steps up for double-amputee Ecuadorean dancer

Nicole Tobar lost both her legs after a joyrider crashed into her last summer

Nicole Tobar, who her friend Brooke Guryn is raising funds for. (Brooke Guryn Submission)
Buttercup the octopus grabbing Island fans of World Oceans Week

Buttercup the octopus grabbing Island fans of World Oceans Week

Octopus education and more continues at at Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea in Sidney

Buttercup the octopus grabbing Island fans of World Oceans Week
Businesses often track customer satisfaction and trends in the market, has employee satisfaction been neglected? (Pixabay File)

Companies use employee morale monitoring tools to boost happiness and performance

2017 poll shows 85 per cent ‘not engaged or actively disengaged at work’

Businesses often track customer satisfaction and trends in the market, has employee satisfaction been neglected? (Pixabay File)
Some streams are approaching critical flow levels, due to dropping water levels and a period of warm weather. (Peninsula News Review File)

Province calls on Islanders to conserve water immediately

Some streams approaching critical levels, threatening salmon and fish

Some streams are approaching critical flow levels, due to dropping water levels and a period of warm weather. (Peninsula News Review File)
Danny Brown in action. (From Danny Brown’s Facebook Page/ Photo: JMULKA)

Phillips Backyard Weekender announces line-up of dance, reggae, dream-pop and hip-hop

17 acts, including local favourites, set to perform across three days

Danny Brown in action. (From Danny Brown’s Facebook Page/ Photo: JMULKA)
As ducklings can’t yet fly, they are vulnerable to cars when waddling towards water sources. (Peninsula News Review File)

Duck, duck, loose – how to help ducks stay safe on our roads

Why did the duck cross the road? To reach the nearest available water source, says SPCA

As ducklings can’t yet fly, they are vulnerable to cars when waddling towards water sources. (Peninsula News Review File)
One of Central Saanich artist Anne Freidank’s whimsical cat paintings. (Nick Murray/News Staff)

Peninsula’s cat painter sells her 70-work art collection

Paintings up to 50 per cent off, proceeds to wildlife charity

One of Central Saanich artist Anne Freidank’s whimsical cat paintings. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
As ducklings can’t yet fly, they are vulnerable to cars when waddling towards water sources. (Peninsula News Review File)

Duck, duck, loose: How to keep ducks safe this summer

Why did the duck cross the road? To reach the nearest available water source, says SPCA

As ducklings can’t yet fly, they are vulnerable to cars when waddling towards water sources. (Peninsula News Review File)
Two Stand Up Paddlers in action at the Surf Canada Stand-Up Paddleboard championships, in Sidney. (Submission/ Nat Klein)

Organizers aim to boost festival status in wake of world-class SUP event in Sidney

Dominant performances from winners, but could on-shore festival atmosphere be fostered?

Two Stand Up Paddlers in action at the Surf Canada Stand-Up Paddleboard championships, in Sidney. (Submission/ Nat Klein)
49 per cent of public boards are made up of women, after an increase of 174 new members. (Pixabay File)

Public sector women smashing glass ceiling in B.C.

Across the province, nearly half public board members are women, 20 per cent in private sector

49 per cent of public boards are made up of women, after an increase of 174 new members. (Pixabay File)
The $40 million has been described by Chief Doug Kelly as helping to provide extra beds that “will create hope, save lives and give people help on their healing journey.” (Black Press File)

$40M to upgrade B.C. First Nations’ addiction and mental health treatment centres

Two new centres to be built, expanded care and renovations to existing facilities planned

The $40 million has been described by Chief Doug Kelly as helping to provide extra beds that “will create hope, save lives and give people help on their healing journey.” (Black Press File)
Mysterious sea creature washes ashore at Island View Beach in Central Saanich

Mysterious sea creature washes ashore at Island View Beach in Central Saanich

Can you identify a beast with a crocodile head, slimy skin, and teeth growing from its tail?

Mysterious sea creature washes ashore at Island View Beach in Central Saanich
The Subaru Ironman 70.3 Victoria is taking place on June 2. (Peninsula News Review File)

Athletes steel themselves for Ironman Victoria challenge

70.3 mile course taking in Elk Lake and Saanich Peninsula described as one of world’s best

The Subaru Ironman 70.3 Victoria is taking place on June 2. (Peninsula News Review File)
The plaque on the Iroquois Park bench dedicated to the Davis’ daughter Lauren, who tragically passed away in her sleep on May 11, 2015. (Davis Family Archives)

Vancouver Islander pens Mourning Has Broken following death of her daughter

Book by radio host Erin Davis gives advice to others struggling with grief

The plaque on the Iroquois Park bench dedicated to the Davis’ daughter Lauren, who tragically passed away in her sleep on May 11, 2015. (Davis Family Archives)
Comic Con announces winning artist in $500 ViGuy competition

Comic Con announces winning artist in $500 ViGuy competition

Van Isle Comic Con announce judges’ award winner, People’s Choice voting now open

Comic Con announces winning artist in $500 ViGuy competition
BC Ferries is asking recreational boaters to learn ferry signals. (Black Press Media file photo)

BC Ferries asks boaters to learn signals and be careful around ferries

BC Ferries responded to 15 marine emergencies in 2018

BC Ferries is asking recreational boaters to learn ferry signals. (Black Press Media file photo)