Thomas Eley

David Guyader, a volunteer with the Wild ARC animal care team, has been volunteering at the centre for two years and finds the work rewarding. (Thomas Eley/News Staff)

‘It’s a pretty cool thing’: Wild ARC volunteers call out for new helpers

The team of volunteers will help support the centre’s rehabilitation staff

David Guyader, a volunteer with the Wild ARC animal care team, has been volunteering at the centre for two years and finds the work rewarding. (Thomas Eley/News Staff)
Paddleboarders cruise past on Thetis Lake. The nine-metre deep lake has been host to various urban legends and other unproven claims.(File photo)

What lies beneath? Debunking myths and celebrating assets of Thetis Lake

Greater Victoria area’s Thetis Lake Regional Park is home to an array of native species

Paddleboarders cruise past on Thetis Lake. The nine-metre deep lake has been host to various urban legends and other unproven claims.(File photo)
Samatha Brown strolls through Butchart Gardens during the summer of 2023. (File Submitted/ Destination Greater Victoria)

Greater Victoria to be featured destination on popular PBS series

The show will broadcast on PBS across the United States and Canada

Samatha Brown strolls through Butchart Gardens during the summer of 2023. (File Submitted/ Destination Greater Victoria)
Saanich fire department attended an incident on Jan. 14. when a sister, brother and their dog had fallen through the ice at Beaver Lake. They were pulled from the water by people already at the lake. (File photo)

Brother, sister fall through ice at Saanich lake while trying to rescue dog

Deputy fire chief says bystanders came to the rescue; 2 taken to hospital for further treatment

Saanich fire department attended an incident on Jan. 14. when a sister, brother and their dog had fallen through the ice at Beaver Lake. They were pulled from the water by people already at the lake. (File photo)
Icy conditions down Pandora Avenue, have made life even more difficult for the unhoused as they battle the conditions to try and stay warm. (Thomas Eley/ News Staff)

‘They’re freezing to death’: Victoria’s unhoused community battles cold weather

Shelter coordinators say people are trying to stay warm, but they don’t always access facilities

Icy conditions down Pandora Avenue, have made life even more difficult for the unhoused as they battle the conditions to try and stay warm. (Thomas Eley/ News Staff)
The Victoria Fire Department were able to contain a fire at Polished Perfect Nail Salon inside Mayfair Mall, after an alarm was triggered. (Black Press Media file photo)

Fire breaks out at nail salon in Victoria mall

The blaze was located deep within the mall

The Victoria Fire Department were able to contain a fire at Polished Perfect Nail Salon inside Mayfair Mall, after an alarm was triggered. (Black Press Media file photo)
North Saanich residents oppose installation of a pickleball court at Cy Hampson Park. (Black Press Media file photo)

North Saanich council rejects Cy Hampson pickleball court

Councillor proposes option of soft pickleballs to reduce noise

North Saanich residents oppose installation of a pickleball court at Cy Hampson Park. (Black Press Media file photo)
A search and rescue team prepares to go out on a training mission. These teams will always search in groups of two or more. (Thomas Eley/ News Staff)

Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue puts training to the test

The 45-member unit has a moment’s notice when it comes to call

A search and rescue team prepares to go out on a training mission. These teams will always search in groups of two or more. (Thomas Eley/ News Staff)
VicPD are seeking help identifying arson suspect in local restaurant fire that caused an estimated $1.5 to 2 million in property damage. 2024-01-10. (Photo Supplied/ VicPD)

VicPD releases images in the torching of a popular Victoria restaurant

The fire at the 2900 block of Douglas Street occurred on June 16

VicPD are seeking help identifying arson suspect in local restaurant fire that caused an estimated $1.5 to 2 million in property damage. 2024-01-10. (Photo Supplied/ VicPD)
Former Navy stoker Robert ‘Bob’ Haden shows off his centenary letter from King Charles. Haden will turn 100 years old on Jan. 18. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)

Guardian angel on his shoulder: Langford Navy veteran turns 100

Haden served in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War Two

Former Navy stoker Robert ‘Bob’ Haden shows off his centenary letter from King Charles. Haden will turn 100 years old on Jan. 18. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use announced the new healthy drinking guidelines in January. (Black Press file photo)

‘People drank a lot’ in Greater Victoria amid COVID-19, but habits changing

The federal government announced in January 2023 that Canadians should consume two weekly drinks.

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use announced the new healthy drinking guidelines in January. (Black Press file photo)
The Clean Air Bylaw came into effect 25 years ago, but Stew Young said that even though people have became generally respectful of where they smoke, but the open drug use around Langford has gotten out of control. (File photo)
The Clean Air Bylaw came into effect 25 years ago, but Stew Young said that even though people have became generally respectful of where they smoke, but the open drug use around Langford has gotten out of control. (File photo)
RVs and commercial vehicles have overstayed their welcome along Goldstream Avenue, according to Langford resident Ralph King. (Thomas Eley/News Staff)

People ‘abusing’ Langford by camping in RVs on main road: resident

The situation has been going on for three years

RVs and commercial vehicles have overstayed their welcome along Goldstream Avenue, according to Langford resident Ralph King. (Thomas Eley/News Staff)
Island Chef Pepper Co, has a range of 29 various, sauces, jams, rubs and more. Vincent Capitano, the founder, was a chef for over 20 years before starting to make hot sauces. (Photo supplied/Facebook)

Business booming for Greater Victoria hot sauce maker, but expanding is ‘brutal’

A ‘never-ending’ search for commercial space

Island Chef Pepper Co, has a range of 29 various, sauces, jams, rubs and more. Vincent Capitano, the founder, was a chef for over 20 years before starting to make hot sauces. (Photo supplied/Facebook)
Ferguson 'Gus Kenneth was born at 2:06 a.m weighing in at seven pounds and eight ounces. 2024-01-01 (Photo supplied/ Island Heath)

Meet Gus: Vancouver Island’s first baby of 2024 born in Greater Victoria

He was welcomed by his mom and dad, Nadia and Alex

Ferguson 'Gus Kenneth was born at 2:06 a.m weighing in at seven pounds and eight ounces. 2024-01-01 (Photo supplied/ Island Heath)
The federal government is changing the financial requirements for international students wishing to study in Canada. (Photo courtesy of UVic)

‘$10,000 a year to $20,635’: Changes coming for international study permits

The increase will be the first of its kind since the early 2000s

The federal government is changing the financial requirements for international students wishing to study in Canada. (Photo courtesy of UVic)
Coastal Celebration and The Queen of New Westminster have both been delayed this morning by 60 minutes due to crew shortages. (Don Denton/News staff)

Crew shortage delays some BC Ferries routes for Greater Victoria

BC Ferries has informed passengers online to arrive at their check-in time to reserve their status.

Coastal Celebration and The Queen of New Westminster have both been delayed this morning by 60 minutes due to crew shortages. (Don Denton/News staff)
Impaired driving deaths have been uncommon, said Adam Defrane, director of MADD, but there are still serious crashes and people driving when they have had too much to drink in Victoria. (Photo Submitted)

‘Chugging water won’t help’: Madd Victoria cautions about impaired driving

The hours of 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. are the most common hours for impaired drivers

Impaired driving deaths have been uncommon, said Adam Defrane, director of MADD, but there are still serious crashes and people driving when they have had too much to drink in Victoria. (Photo Submitted)
Victoria International Airport is almost back to pre-pandemic levels of travel, said Rod Hunchak, and is sitting at 90 per cent of what it was in 2019. (Black Press Media file photo)

‘Stressful’: Victoria International Airport bracing for the holiday surge

Between 5,000 and 7,000 people are expected to pass through the airport during holidays

Victoria International Airport is almost back to pre-pandemic levels of travel, said Rod Hunchak, and is sitting at 90 per cent of what it was in 2019. (Black Press Media file photo)
This Christmas display prompted one person to write and complain to the homeowner. (Screenshot/Facebook)

Neighbours rally after a Grinch calls Sooke display a ‘Christmas abortion’

Cheryl Dinse was sent an angry letter about her Christmas lights display

This Christmas display prompted one person to write and complain to the homeowner. (Screenshot/Facebook)