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Anxiety is on a spectrum, according to Paweena Sukhawathanakul, assistant professor in the psychology department at UVic. (UVic/Photo supplied)

Anxiety is on a spectrum, according to Victoria expert, as service lag behind

Over five million Canadians experience some form of mental health disorder

Anxiety is on a spectrum, according to Paweena Sukhawathanakul, assistant professor in the psychology department at UVic. (UVic/Photo supplied)
Greater Victoria wins the 2024 Eco Family Escape Travel Award from Good Housekeeping Insitute. Fisherman’s Wharf was one of the many stops the presenters visited. (Photo submitted/Matt Shannon)

‘A boost to local business’: Greater Victoria wins tourism award

The visitor economy brings in $2.3 billion annually to Greater Victoria

Greater Victoria wins the 2024 Eco Family Escape Travel Award from Good Housekeeping Insitute. Fisherman’s Wharf was one of the many stops the presenters visited. (Photo submitted/Matt Shannon)
Sylvia Kelly, 103, celebrates with five others at West Shore Retirement Village. She was very active all her life and credits volunteering as a reason for having such a long life. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)

Six centenarians celebrate remarkable lives at West Shore retirement home

The six people celebrating have led incredibly diverse lives

Sylvia Kelly, 103, celebrates with five others at West Shore Retirement Village. She was very active all her life and credits volunteering as a reason for having such a long life. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)
The West Shore RCMP have arrested a man for 15 counts of indecent exposure. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Suspect arrested on 15 counts of indecent exposure on West Shore trails

The arrest was made on Nov. 8. on the Langford area

The West Shore RCMP have arrested a man for 15 counts of indecent exposure. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
The Westshore Rebels went head-to-head against the Saskatoon Hilltops in a fierce Canadian Bowl showdown at Starlight Stadium in Langford. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)

Saskatoon Hilltops defeat Island’s Westshore in football’s Canadian Bowl

Rebels struggled on offence and had a number of plays called back hosting junior football title game

The Westshore Rebels went head-to-head against the Saskatoon Hilltops in a fierce Canadian Bowl showdown at Starlight Stadium in Langford. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)
Knut Moeskau wanted to join the Canadian Airforce during the Second World War. He was rejected for having acne. He went on to serve in the Canadian Technical Training Core. (Submitted/Broadmead Care)

‘Boy soldier’ recalls the hullabaloo at the end of Second World War

Saanich veteran enlisted in the Canadian Technical Training Core at age 17

Knut Moeskau wanted to join the Canadian Airforce during the Second World War. He was rejected for having acne. He went on to serve in the Canadian Technical Training Core. (Submitted/Broadmead Care)
Monitoring safety in kindergarten is getting in the way of teaching, meaning kids are not getting the most out of their education, says Amy Read, a teacher at Quadra Elementary. (Unplash/@lastnameeaster)

‘Hitting and biting’ in kindergarten a problem in Greater Victoria: teacher

The levels of violence that can be seen at kindergarten can be extreme

Monitoring safety in kindergarten is getting in the way of teaching, meaning kids are not getting the most out of their education, says Amy Read, a teacher at Quadra Elementary. (Unplash/@lastnameeaster)
Some of the work done by the sewing initiative. The group got together to help people battle loneliness and will host a bazaar on Dec. 9-10 at 850 Blanshard St. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)

Greater Victoria group stitches together relief from loneliness

Immigrant population more likely to deal with feelings of loneliness

Some of the work done by the sewing initiative. The group got together to help people battle loneliness and will host a bazaar on Dec. 9-10 at 850 Blanshard St. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)
There are more cars on the road in 2022 than in 2017. (Black Press Media file photo)

Number of vehicles on Greater Victoria roads has jumped significantly: CRD

But the number of households without a vehicle also went up

There are more cars on the road in 2022 than in 2017. (Black Press Media file photo)
A Navy ship returns to CFB Esquimalt after a two-and-a-half month deployment in a multi-nation narcotics-combatting operation off of Central America. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

‘Things are hard’: Navy sails into cost of living crisis at CFB Esquimalt

There are about 8,000 service members at CFB Esquimalt

A Navy ship returns to CFB Esquimalt after a two-and-a-half month deployment in a multi-nation narcotics-combatting operation off of Central America. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
There are more cars on the road in 2022 than in 2017. (Photo courtesy of Save Old Growth)

Number of vehicles on Greater Victoria roads has jumped significantly: CRD

But the number of households without a vehicle also went up

There are more cars on the road in 2022 than in 2017. (Photo courtesy of Save Old Growth)
The West Shore RCMP seized drugs, weapons and cash on Oct. 15 after a driver drifted across lanes, according to RCMP. (Photo supplied/West Shore RCMP)
The West Shore RCMP seized drugs, weapons and cash on Oct. 15 after a driver drifted across lanes, according to RCMP. (Photo supplied/West Shore RCMP)
Mercy Liu’s right upper arm after being bitten by an unleashed dog in Balmacarra Park in Saanich. (Courtesy Bill Liu)

Dog bite in Saanich park leaves father wanting action

CRD investigates all bites, doesn’t follow one-bite rule

Mercy Liu’s right upper arm after being bitten by an unleashed dog in Balmacarra Park in Saanich. (Courtesy Bill Liu)
“Cherished” artwork given to the Coopers by one of their daughters, who has been in foster care with them. <tcxspan tcxhref="tel:20232210" title="Call 2023-22-10 with 3CX Click to Call"> </tcxspan>(Artwork/Supplied)

‘It is not about fixing, it’s about love’: Victoria foster family celebrates

The Cooper family has been fostering for 15 years

“Cherished” artwork given to the Coopers by one of their daughters, who has been in foster care with them. <tcxspan tcxhref="tel:20232210" title="Call 2023-22-10 with 3CX Click to Call"> </tcxspan>(Artwork/Supplied)
Jeff Reading has won an Order of Canada medal for his services toward Indigenous health. He has worked with different Indigenous groups around the world. (Courtesy Simon Fraser University)

UVic emeritus professor awarded Order of Canada

Jeff Reading founded the Centre for Aboriginal Health Research at UVic

Jeff Reading has won an Order of Canada medal for his services toward Indigenous health. He has worked with different Indigenous groups around the world. (Courtesy Simon Fraser University)
Anurag Sharma’s legal non-conforming unit in the Janion in Victoria. The size of the condo is around 290 square feet. (Photo courtesy of Anurag Sharma)

‘Very hurt’: New Airbnb restrictions spark backlash from B.C. landlords

Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act will force landlords out of the market, some say

Anurag Sharma’s legal non-conforming unit in the Janion in Victoria. The size of the condo is around 290 square feet. (Photo courtesy of Anurag Sharma)
Agnes Ratcliffe died Oct. 11 and now her former partner and child face eviction. (Photo courtesy of the family of Agnes Ratcliffe)

Landlord evicting Sidney man and child just days after woman’s sudden death

Man’s name wasn’t on the lease signed with CRHC

Agnes Ratcliffe died Oct. 11 and now her former partner and child face eviction. (Photo courtesy of the family of Agnes Ratcliffe)
Anastaiisa, Bohdan, and Polly Konstantynova arrived in Canada in 2022, with just one suitcase. Anastaiisa now works with Help Ukraine Vancouver Island. (Anastaiisa Konstantynova)

Donations dry up for Victoria group helping Ukrainians ‘arriving with 1 suitcase’

Families can access up to $400 in groceries and household supplies

Anastaiisa, Bohdan, and Polly Konstantynova arrived in Canada in 2022, with just one suitcase. Anastaiisa now works with Help Ukraine Vancouver Island. (Anastaiisa Konstantynova)
Kittens in foster care, looking for a new home. 2023-10-17. (BC SPCA)

‘People are seeing the need’: Demand for fostering animals increases in B.C.

Animals of all shapes and sizes are fostered, including birds, rabbits, and horses

Kittens in foster care, looking for a new home. 2023-10-17. (BC SPCA)
Divers from the Royal Canadian Navy have travelled to South Korea to take part in the Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise. (Facebook/Fleet Diving Unit Pacific)

CFB Esquimalt navy divers head to South Korea for mine training

Reports say that thousands of mines remain from the Second World War

Divers from the Royal Canadian Navy have travelled to South Korea to take part in the Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise. (Facebook/Fleet Diving Unit Pacific)