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Small crews battle ravenous invasive bullfrogs on south Island

Small crews battle ravenous invasive bullfrogs on south Island

American bullfrogs diet includes smaller native frogs, local salamanders and songbirds

Small crews battle ravenous invasive bullfrogs on south Island
Protesters sent a message to Victoria outside Premier John Horgan’s community office on June 6 calling for the protection of Old Growths (Swikar Oli/ News staff)

Premier’s office one of 17 rallies across B.C. calling for protection of old-growth forest

Protestor questions Horgan’s commitment to mitigate ‘climate degradation’

Protesters sent a message to Victoria outside Premier John Horgan’s community office on June 6 calling for the protection of Old Growths (Swikar Oli/ News staff)
The breed varies in cases of dog attacks, the chief bylaw officer said. Sometimes the dog is distracted or conditioned to react against certain people or animals (File photo)

Greater Victoria animal control dealt with 10 ‘significant’ dog attacks in May

In all 10 cases the dog was declared dangerous and two had to be put down

The breed varies in cases of dog attacks, the chief bylaw officer said. Sometimes the dog is distracted or conditioned to react against certain people or animals (File photo)
(Black Press Media file photo)

West Shore RCMP arrest man wielding gun near Trans-Canada Highway

Male driver faces several weapon charges as well as flight from police, dangerous operation of a vehicle

(Black Press Media file photo)
‘First of its kind’ study found almost a quarter of all identified organizations called could not be reached (FILE PHOTO)

New West Shore mental health and substance abuse clinic is first-of-its-kind

Residents will no longer have to make the trip down to Victoria

‘First of its kind’ study found almost a quarter of all identified organizations called could not be reached (FILE PHOTO)
A rendering of the entrance to the Elements Casino in View Royal once renovations are complete. (Contributed photo)

View Royal casino workers unionize to negotiate better working conditions

Employees across five departments voted to join B.C.’s biggest union in gaming

A rendering of the entrance to the Elements Casino in View Royal once renovations are complete. (Contributed photo)
Conservation officers took in the bear for a check-up (Langford Fire Rescue)

Black bear captured in Langford set free in the morning, firefighter says

Bear was brought down from a high branch by city hall

Conservation officers took in the bear for a check-up (Langford Fire Rescue)
Langford firefighters help rescue tranquilized bear from a tree near city hall

Langford firefighters help rescue tranquilized bear from a tree near city hall

Residents have been reporting on social media that a bear was recently seen in the area

Langford firefighters help rescue tranquilized bear from a tree near city hall
Anna’s hummingbird Pic taken this past week in back yard, near Rutledge Park, Saanich. Canon EOS T6i, 55-250mm telephoto/ Michael J. Trottier

Songbirds return to their roost in the West Shore

Tips, such as keeping roaming cats from ruffling any feathers, can attract more birds

Anna’s hummingbird Pic taken this past week in back yard, near Rutledge Park, Saanich. Canon EOS T6i, 55-250mm telephoto/ Michael J. Trottier
Oak Bay News reader spotted a fawn and its protective parents in her neighborhood last year. (Contributed by Brian Wawro)

Keep your distance when fawning over baby deer

Island conservation officer advises deer can forage on their own and don’t need human help

Oak Bay News reader spotted a fawn and its protective parents in her neighborhood last year. (Contributed by Brian Wawro)
Timelapse reveals the sprawl in one of the busiest regions on the Island (Google screen grab)
Timelapse reveals the sprawl in one of the busiest regions on the Island (Google screen grab)
Hannah Day and her mother Brooke Ervin in a picture posted to Facebook before Day underwent a biopsy surgery for tumours in her brain. (Facebook/Brooke Ervin)

Victoria’s Hannah Day, 9, tragically dies after battling cancer

‘Life will never be the same. She deserved a beautiful life and it was cut short’

Hannah Day and her mother Brooke Ervin in a picture posted to Facebook before Day underwent a biopsy surgery for tumours in her brain. (Facebook/Brooke Ervin)
Canada finish strong at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series over the weekend, place fifth

Canada finish strong at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series over the weekend, place fifth

Team loses in a close game against USA in the quarterfinals

Canada finish strong at the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series over the weekend, place fifth
Thrift stores are receiving an influx of clothing in recent years. (Swikar Oli/ News staff)

Donations on the rise for Island thrift stores

‘People are getting rid of things, and we appreciate it’

Thrift stores are receiving an influx of clothing in recent years. (Swikar Oli/ News staff)
Hannah Day and her mother Brooke Ervin in a picture posted to Facebook before Day underwent a biopsy surgery for tumours in her brain. (Facebook/Brooke Ervin)

Langford’s Hannah Day tragically dies at nine years old after battling cancer

‘Life will never be the same. She deserved a beautiful life and it was cut short’

Hannah Day and her mother Brooke Ervin in a picture posted to Facebook before Day underwent a biopsy surgery for tumours in her brain. (Facebook/Brooke Ervin)
Though not always green, European green crabs have five prominent spikes or ridges on either side of the eye. Their Latin name, carcinus maenas, means “raving mad crabs.” (Facebook post)

‘Raving mad crabs’ scuttling their way up Vancouver Island

DFO laying traps for invasive European green crabs spotted at Esquimalt Lagoon

Though not always green, European green crabs have five prominent spikes or ridges on either side of the eye. Their Latin name, carcinus maenas, means “raving mad crabs.” (Facebook post)
Maddison Brooks says she likes to ‘see people’s smiles and how happy they are.’ (Swikar Oli/ News staff)

Vancouver Island student spreading happiness

Langford 11-year-old turns a class assignment into a passion project to spread kindness

Maddison Brooks says she likes to ‘see people’s smiles and how happy they are.’ (Swikar Oli/ News staff)
West Shore RCMP issues driver ticket, impound vehicle for drag racing

West Shore RCMP issues driver ticket, impound vehicle for drag racing

Incident took place in ‘heavily populated’ area on Island Highway on May 3 in View Royal

West Shore RCMP issues driver ticket, impound vehicle for drag racing
Brandon Laur of “The White Hatters,” received a Medal of Good Citizenship on behalf of his family. (Nina Grossman/Black Press)

Vancouver Island’s White Hatter honoured for internet citizenship

Family business helps Royal Roads University student earn BC Medal of Good Citizenship

Brandon Laur of “The White Hatters,” received a Medal of Good Citizenship on behalf of his family. (Nina Grossman/Black Press)
Woman turns herself in after wielding a machete in Victoria parking lot dispute: RCMP

Woman turns herself in after wielding a machete in Victoria parking lot dispute: RCMP

Incident near McCallum Road a result of road rage, police believe

Woman turns herself in after wielding a machete in Victoria parking lot dispute: RCMP