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Sidney firefighters responded to a jet-ski fire on Aug. 17 at the Tulista Park Boat Launch. (Courtesy of Yolanda Brooks)

VIDEO: Minor injuries reported after Sea-Doo burns up at Sidney boat launch

Video shows firefighters dousing the blazing watercraft at Tulista Park

Sidney firefighters responded to a jet-ski fire on Aug. 17 at the Tulista Park Boat Launch. (Courtesy of Yolanda Brooks)
The Victoria Airport Authority has approved construction of a new long-term stay hotel on its property, to be built starting this fall by the Kothari Group. (Courtesy Victoria Airport Authority)

Construction starting in fall for new Victoria airport hotel

The three-storey building will feature 129 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units

The Victoria Airport Authority has approved construction of a new long-term stay hotel on its property, to be built starting this fall by the Kothari Group. (Courtesy Victoria Airport Authority)
BC Ferries has secured a crew to run afternoon sailings on Aug. 17 between Brentwood and Mill Bay. (File photo courtesy of BC Ferries)

UPDATE: Afternoon sailings back on the schedule between Brentwood, Mill Bay

BC Ferries had issued a service notice due to staffing shortage

BC Ferries has secured a crew to run afternoon sailings on Aug. 17 between Brentwood and Mill Bay. (File photo courtesy of BC Ferries)
The rainbow crosswalk at Bayside Middle School in Brentwood Bay has again been the target of vandalism. (Central Saanich/Twitter)

Central Saanich school’s rainbow crosswalk targeted with vandalism again

Individual interrupted as they allegedly tried to paint over the walkway

The rainbow crosswalk at Bayside Middle School in Brentwood Bay has again been the target of vandalism. (Central Saanich/Twitter)
The first available ferry for Friday (July 21), without a reservation, is the noon out of the Swartz Bay terminal. (Black Press Media file photo)

No reservation? First ferry of the day from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen is noon

Ferry service adds late night, early morning sailing to help cover cancelled sailings

The first available ferry for Friday (July 21), without a reservation, is the noon out of the Swartz Bay terminal. (Black Press Media file photo)
A propulsion problem on the Coastal Celebration continues to plague BC Ferries. (Black Press Media file photo)

Ferry sailings cancelled for 2nd day between Greater Victoria, Lower Mainland

Propulsion problem plagues Coastal Celebration vessel

A propulsion problem on the Coastal Celebration continues to plague BC Ferries. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Timebenders will be back at Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre on Aug. 26. (Courtesy Mary Winspear Centre)

Fan favourites return to Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre this summer

Iconic classics will have audiences dancing in their seats

The Timebenders will be back at Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre on Aug. 26. (Courtesy Mary Winspear Centre)
Passengers at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal are already facing multi-sailing waits Thursday morning. (Michelle Cabana/Black Press Media)

BC Ferries passengers facing multi-sailing waits between Victoria, Vancouver

Morning sailings already full between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen

Passengers at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal are already facing multi-sailing waits Thursday morning. (Michelle Cabana/Black Press Media)
BC Ferries’ Queen of New Westminster at Swartz Bay. Reservations over the long weekend for the Coastal Celebration have been moved to other sailings. (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)

BC Ferries cancelling 48 sailings ahead of Canada Day long weekend

Critical problems discovered during annual refit delay Coastal Celebration’s return to service

BC Ferries’ Queen of New Westminster at Swartz Bay. Reservations over the long weekend for the Coastal Celebration have been moved to other sailings. (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)
A sinkhole closed a portion of Beaver Point Road on Salt Spring Island Sunday evening. (Salt Spring Fire Department/Facebook)

Sinkhole reroutes weekend traffic on Salt Spring Island

Roadway partial closed

A sinkhole closed a portion of Beaver Point Road on Salt Spring Island Sunday evening. (Salt Spring Fire Department/Facebook)
The Neverending Pilsner at Small Gods Brewing Co. in Sidney. (Courtesy Small Gods Brewing)

Greater Victoria breweries bring home hardware from national beer awards

11 Island breweries pick up 16 medals at 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards

The Neverending Pilsner at Small Gods Brewing Co. in Sidney. (Courtesy Small Gods Brewing)
(Black Press Media file photo)

2-car crash slows northbound Pat Bay Highway traffic near Sidney

Sidney firefighters on scene near Beacon Avenue and Highway 17

(Black Press Media file photo)
B.C. Ferries MV Klitsa slides out of Brentwood Bay with a full load of passengers en route to Mill Bay. (Black Press Media file photo)

BC Ferries cancels all sailings on Brentwood-Mill Bay route due to lack of crew

Vancouver Island’s most beautiful shortcut closed for June 7

B.C. Ferries MV Klitsa slides out of Brentwood Bay with a full load of passengers en route to Mill Bay. (Black Press Media file photo)
Central Saanich police hope to locate a suspect driving a white truck related to an early morning break and enter on May 31. (Courtesy Central Saanich Police Service)

Mounted welder swiped from locked Central Saanich industrial area yard

Police seek truck driver who towed off power washer, welder trailer

Central Saanich police hope to locate a suspect driving a white truck related to an early morning break and enter on May 31. (Courtesy Central Saanich Police Service)
(Black Press Media file)

UPDATE: Missing Sidney senior not seen since May 17 found safe, says RCMP

The Sidney North Saanich RCMP is seeking public help in locating Nancy Wilde

(Black Press Media file)
Construction on the Keating Cross Road flyover overpass will bring closures and detours starting June 1. (Province of British Columbia/Flickr)

Pat Bay Highway access changes, closures starting in June in Central Saanich

Permanent closures, lane disruptions, detours as overpass project gets underway

Construction on the Keating Cross Road flyover overpass will bring closures and detours starting June 1. (Province of British Columbia/Flickr)
The Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival returns to Sidney June 9 to 11. (Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival/Facebook)

Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival brings world-class talent to Sidney

Performances spread over three days at three venues

The Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival returns to Sidney June 9 to 11. (Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival/Facebook)
Emergency crews tend to a fuel spill on the Pat Bay Highway at Beacon Avenue in Sidney on May 11. (Sidney Fire/Twitter)

UPDATE: Crews clear mysterious fuel spill from Pat Bay Highway

Police, fire, Emcon clean up significant spill Thursday morning

Emergency crews tend to a fuel spill on the Pat Bay Highway at Beacon Avenue in Sidney on May 11. (Sidney Fire/Twitter)
Central Saanich police are asking for help locating Dau Nguyen last seen on April 26. (Courtesy Central Saanich Police Service)

Police seek missing Vietnamese man last seen in Central Saanich

Dau Nguyen is 33 and 5’8” with a medium build

Central Saanich police are asking for help locating Dau Nguyen last seen on April 26. (Courtesy Central Saanich Police Service)
Sidney North Saanich RCMP say a woman who was believed to be missing has been found safe. (Wolf Depner/News Staff) Sidney North Saanich RCMP say a woman who was believed to be missing has been found safe. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

UPDATE: Woman last seen leaving Victoria International Airport is safe, say police

Sidney North Saanich RCMP confirm Patricia Nzuza safe April 25

Sidney North Saanich RCMP say a woman who was believed to be missing has been found safe. (Wolf Depner/News Staff) Sidney North Saanich RCMP say a woman who was believed to be missing has been found safe. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)