Sophie Heizer

Halibut Island, off the eastern coast of Sydney Island, has been listed for sale for the first time in approximately 50 years. (Google)

Private island off the Saanich Peninsula for sale for the first time in 50 years

The 9.67-acre property is listed for just under $2 million

Halibut Island, off the eastern coast of Sydney Island, has been listed for sale for the first time in approximately 50 years. (Google)
A fire broke out behind the Coast Appliances in Saanich early on Saturday morning. (Saanich Fire Department/Twitter)

Fire investigation continues at Island Outfitters on Douglas Street

Saanich police and fire crews are conducting an active joint investigation into the fire

A fire broke out behind the Coast Appliances in Saanich early on Saturday morning. (Saanich Fire Department/Twitter)
Halibut Island, off the eastern coast of Sydney Island, has been listed for sale for the first time in approximately 50 years. (Google)

Private island on the Saanich Peninsula for sale for the first time in 50 years

The 9.67-acre property is listed for just under $2 million

Halibut Island, off the eastern coast of Sydney Island, has been listed for sale for the first time in approximately 50 years. (Google)
Eating seasonal, local produce a good option for residents cutting down on plastics

Eating seasonal, local produce a good option for residents cutting down on plastics

Buying food from local farms a good way to reduce packaging waste while supporting local business

Eating seasonal, local produce a good option for residents cutting down on plastics
A replica handgun seized by Victoria police on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4. (DelManak/Twitter)

Man arrested in downtown Victoria over replica handgun

Charges have not yet been sworn

A replica handgun seized by Victoria police on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4. (DelManak/Twitter)
Fireworks on Canada Day, Halloween, and New Year’s cause problems for some people, including veterans and dog owners, in Greater Victoria. (Contributed/ Lindsey Blane)

Sound, light, smell of fireworks trigger veteran’s PTSD

Veteran and pet owner both ‘not too keen’ fireworks

Fireworks on Canada Day, Halloween, and New Year’s cause problems for some people, including veterans and dog owners, in Greater Victoria. (Contributed/ Lindsey Blane)
It’s common for families to fall back into old patterns when they come together to celebrate Christmas, whether that’s avoiding confrontation or pushing each other’s buttons. (Janet Dahmen/Pixabay)

Plan ahead to avoid family fights at Christmas, says clinical psychologist

Reflect and set boundaries before things get heated

It’s common for families to fall back into old patterns when they come together to celebrate Christmas, whether that’s avoiding confrontation or pushing each other’s buttons. (Janet Dahmen/Pixabay)
Suncor Downstream strategy general manager Patrick Ritchie (far left), Suncor president and CEO Mark Little (centre left), Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes (far right), and EV Society chair and president Wilf Steimle (centre right) cut the ribbon at the unveiling of the newest fast EV charger in Saanich on Tuesday. (Supplied/Suncorp Inc.)

EV fast charger unveiled in Saanich powers coast-to-coast travel by electric vehicle

Petro-Canada’s ‘Electric Highway’ has more than 50 stations from B.C. to N.S.

Suncor Downstream strategy general manager Patrick Ritchie (far left), Suncor president and CEO Mark Little (centre left), Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes (far right), and EV Society chair and president Wilf Steimle (centre right) cut the ribbon at the unveiling of the newest fast EV charger in Saanich on Tuesday. (Supplied/Suncorp Inc.)
UVic biochemistry undergrad student Rory Hills, pictured in chemist Dennis Hore’s lab, has been named 2020 Rhodes Scholar. December 2019. (Courtesy of Jennifer Kwan)

University of Victoria biochemistry student England-bound as Rhodes Scholar

The Rhodes Scholarship covers travel, living and study expenses to the University of Oxford

UVic biochemistry undergrad student Rory Hills, pictured in chemist Dennis Hore’s lab, has been named 2020 Rhodes Scholar. December 2019. (Courtesy of Jennifer Kwan)
A Saanich police officer was rear-ended Sunday by a motorist whose front windshield was covered in ice. (Photo courtesy of the Saanich Police Department)

Saanich police officer rear-ended by driver with icy windshield

Officer sustains minor injuries after being struck by motorist with obstructed view

A Saanich police officer was rear-ended Sunday by a motorist whose front windshield was covered in ice. (Photo courtesy of the Saanich Police Department)
Camosun tech students showcase new inventions and local business partnerships

Camosun tech students showcase new inventions and local business partnerships

A laser beam that can map a room, an automated pest deterrence system that uses AI, and more

Camosun tech students showcase new inventions and local business partnerships
Camosun student starts bursary program for low-income students

Camosun student starts bursary program for low-income students

The Jor-Dawn Smith Bursary will go to one Greater Victoria graduate in spring 2020

Camosun student starts bursary program for low-income students
Tim Black instructs police, firefighters and first responders in trauma resilience on Monday, December 9, 2019. (Courtesy Saanich Police)                                Tim Black instructs police, firefighters and first responders in trauma resilience on Monday. (Saanich Police)

Saanich police first in B.C. to offer mental health resiliency training

Departments from Oak Bay, Saanich, Central Saanich complete trauma training class

Tim Black instructs police, firefighters and first responders in trauma resilience on Monday, December 9, 2019. (Courtesy Saanich Police)                                Tim Black instructs police, firefighters and first responders in trauma resilience on Monday. (Saanich Police)
Traffic has been closed along the 1700-block of Richmond Road, near the intersection with Fort Street, due to an ongoing police incident on December 8. (Sophie Heizer/News Staff)

Man arrested after standoff with Victoria police following ‘serious assault’

Police were called early Sunday morning following an assault in the building

Traffic has been closed along the 1700-block of Richmond Road, near the intersection with Fort Street, due to an ongoing police incident on December 8. (Sophie Heizer/News Staff)
Mechanics from Carriageworks Restorations work on John Lennon’s 1965 Rolls Royce Phantom V Touring Limousine at the Camosun College Automotive Shop on Thursday. (Sophie Heizer/News Staff)

VIDEO: John Lennon’s iconic Rolls Royce rolls into Camosun College for checkup

Royal BC Museum, Camosun College and Carriageworks Restorations come together to care for car

Mechanics from Carriageworks Restorations work on John Lennon’s 1965 Rolls Royce Phantom V Touring Limousine at the Camosun College Automotive Shop on Thursday. (Sophie Heizer/News Staff)
The Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team is seen outside the building in the 100-block of Gorge Road East Tuesday night, December 3, 2019. (Jo Kakewash/Supplied)

Tactical response team called to Saanich, standoff ends with one man in custody

The Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team was called to Gorge Road East Tuesday night

The Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team is seen outside the building in the 100-block of Gorge Road East Tuesday night, December 3, 2019. (Jo Kakewash/Supplied)
The driver of a red SUV crashed through the window of Kuku’s Restaurant on Burnside Road West Wednesday morning. (Devon Bidal/News Staff)

Car crash causes extensive damage to Saanich restaurant

Driver crashes into Kuku’s Restaurant near the intersection of Burnside Road West and Harriet Road

The driver of a red SUV crashed through the window of Kuku’s Restaurant on Burnside Road West Wednesday morning. (Devon Bidal/News Staff)
The Royal B.C. Museum will host students from Camosun College and the public to explore Victorian era funeral rituals on Saturday. (Black Press Media File Photo)

Camosun students, Royal BC Museum to bring Victorian funeral rituals to life

Event showcased that society’s relationship with death

The Royal B.C. Museum will host students from Camosun College and the public to explore Victorian era funeral rituals on Saturday. (Black Press Media File Photo)