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Saanich police have put a warrant out for Emmanuel Osaseri, a man accused of impersonating a dental hygienist. (Courtesy of Saanich police)

Man at large may be providing dental work unlicensed: Saanich police

Emmanuel Osaseri is wanted over allegedly breaching his release conditions

Saanich police have put a warrant out for Emmanuel Osaseri, a man accused of impersonating a dental hygienist. (Courtesy of Saanich police)
The Township of Esquimalt has contained an oil leak discovered Jan. 19 on the Gorge Waterway. (Black Press Media file photo)

Gorge Waterway oil leak contained, traced to nearby home

The Township of Esquimalt detected the leak on Jan. 19

The Township of Esquimalt has contained an oil leak discovered Jan. 19 on the Gorge Waterway. (Black Press Media file photo)
Anais Chace, Sadie Schneider and Adrianna Hilton are being celebrated for their contributions to Greater Victoria sports. (Courtesy APShutter.com)

Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame award winners for 2024 announced

Anais Chace, Sadie Schneider and Adrianna Hilton are this year’s recipients

Anais Chace, Sadie Schneider and Adrianna Hilton are being celebrated for their contributions to Greater Victoria sports. (Courtesy APShutter.com)
The Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary will use Pacific Salmon Foundation funds on a new project focusing on riparian restoration and youth engagement. (Photo courtesy of Agile Drone Services)

Grant to help Saanich’s Swan Lake sanctuary restore salmon habitats

Several Greater Victoria salmon initiatives boosted by Pacific Salmon Foundation funds

The Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary will use Pacific Salmon Foundation funds on a new project focusing on riparian restoration and youth engagement. (Photo courtesy of Agile Drone Services)
Police remind residents to be bear aware after a sighting in Saanich. (Courtesy Saanich police)

Bear and cub spotted near Saanich beach prompt police warning

Conservation called after sighting near Hamsterly Beach

Police remind residents to be bear aware after a sighting in Saanich. (Courtesy Saanich police)
Emmanuel Osaseri faces fraud and other criminal charges as he’s accused of working as a dental hygienist without a license. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man provided dental care without a licence: Saanich police

Emmanuel Osaseri accused of working as a dental hygienist, college says he’s never been registered

Emmanuel Osaseri faces fraud and other criminal charges as he’s accused of working as a dental hygienist without a license. (Black Press Media file photo)
Power To Be executive director Tim Cormode shares his vision for the Prospect Lake property to Sportsnet personality Tara Slone ahead of a Power To Golf event in 2018. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. honours Victoria-area man for getting 11,000 youth, families outdoors

Power to Give Foundation parlays $60M to charitable organizations

Power To Be executive director Tim Cormode shares his vision for the Prospect Lake property to Sportsnet personality Tara Slone ahead of a Power To Golf event in 2018. (Black Press Media file photo)
Fifteen Fifty’s closed Jan. 2 for renovations. (Google Maps Streetview)

1550’s restaurant in Saanich closes after 30 years to make way for The Rack

With a location in Langford, second The Rack bistro aims to open Jan. 9

Fifteen Fifty’s closed Jan. 2 for renovations. (Google Maps Streetview)
A man faces charges after an Uptown shop window was smashed early Sunday (Dec. 17). (Black Press Media file photo)

Man faces charges after Saanich shop window smashed, items stolen

Uptown shop window smashed in early Sunday theft

A man faces charges after an Uptown shop window was smashed early Sunday (Dec. 17). (Black Press Media file photo)
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Coroner investigating after vehicle crashes into Saanich front porch

Police believe driver suffered ‘major medical event’

(Black Press Media file photo)
One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of University Drive and McGill Road in Kamloops that happened at around 3 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 29) (@supermario_47/X)

UVic, TRU basketball games postponed following fatal Kamloops crash

A member of TRU’s men’s volleyball team died in the collision

One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of University Drive and McGill Road in Kamloops that happened at around 3 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 29) (@supermario_47/X)
Renowned Indigenous art historian and curator Dr. Heather Igloliorte is the inaugural Canada Excellence Research Chair in Decolonial and Transformational Indigenous Art Practices at the University of Victoria. (Courtesy UVic)

Feds fund $8M for first UVic chair of decolonial Indigenous art practices

Globally renowned Indigenous art historian and curator Heather Igloliorte serves inagural role

Renowned Indigenous art historian and curator Dr. Heather Igloliorte is the inaugural Canada Excellence Research Chair in Decolonial and Transformational Indigenous Art Practices at the University of Victoria. (Courtesy UVic)
A member of the University of Victoria campus community has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis. (Black Press Media file photo)

University of Victoria students warned of tuberculosis case on campus

The affected person says they have been self-isolating since their diagnosis

A member of the University of Victoria campus community has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis. (Black Press Media file photo)
Saanich police dog Hitch died of medical complications the department announced Sunday (Nov. 5). (Saanich Police/X)

Police dog that worked Saanich shooting dies of medical complications

Bank robbery was among high-profile incidents for police service dog Hitch

Saanich police dog Hitch died of medical complications the department announced Sunday (Nov. 5). (Saanich Police/X)
UVic alumni gathered on Oct. 21 as the school’s field hockey pitch was renamed the Lynne ‘Buzz’ Beecroft Field to commemorate to program’s longtime coach. (Courtesy of the University of Victoria)

UVic honours storied field hockey coach Lynne Beecroft with renamed field

‘Buzz’ led her teams to 15 national championships over decorated career

UVic alumni gathered on Oct. 21 as the school’s field hockey pitch was renamed the Lynne ‘Buzz’ Beecroft Field to commemorate to program’s longtime coach. (Courtesy of the University of Victoria)
Island championships St. Michaels University School athlete Nella Meinecke approaches the finish line at the Vancouver Island High School Cross Country Championships at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park Wednesday (Oct. 18). Meinecke came in third place in the senior girls race. See story on page A8. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Greater Victoria athletes shine at cross country championships

Oak Bay High School’s Charli Mlotshwa took home the senior boys crown

Island championships St. Michaels University School athlete Nella Meinecke approaches the finish line at the Vancouver Island High School Cross Country Championships at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park Wednesday (Oct. 18). Meinecke came in third place in the senior girls race. See story on page A8. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Former Vikes field hockey star Anna Mollenhauer will be among the 10 past and present UVic athletes at the Pan American Games in Chile starting on Oct. 20. (Photo courtesy of the University of Victoria)

Current and former UVic athletes heading to Chile for Pan Am Games

Vikes stars represented in rowing, rugby and field hockey

Former Vikes field hockey star Anna Mollenhauer will be among the 10 past and present UVic athletes at the Pan American Games in Chile starting on Oct. 20. (Photo courtesy of the University of Victoria)
Saanich police say a man 20-year-old man who was reported missing has been located and is safe. (Black Press Media file photo)

UPDATE: Saanich police locate missing man with Alzheimer’s

Police thank BC Transit, search and rescue after senior found safe Sunday

Saanich police say a man 20-year-old man who was reported missing has been located and is safe. (Black Press Media file photo)
Camosun College is offering up 18 tuition-free spots in its professional cook program at its Interurban campus to meet the demand for cooks on the Island. (Black Press Media file photo)

Camosun College offering 18 tuition-free spots in professional cook program

The offer is aimed at meeting the demand for cooks on Vancouver Island

Camosun College is offering up 18 tuition-free spots in its professional cook program at its Interurban campus to meet the demand for cooks on the Island. (Black Press Media file photo)
Saanich police arrested and charged a 26-year-old man after he reportedly sexually assaulted a youth at a shopping centre. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man charged with sexual assault of youth at Saanich shopping centre

26-year-old approached youth and asked for hug before assault, police say

Saanich police arrested and charged a 26-year-old man after he reportedly sexually assaulted a youth at a shopping centre. (Black Press Media file photo)