Saanich Peninsula

The magic of Christmas is coming back to Butchart Gardens from Dec. 1 to Jan. 6. (Black Press Media file photo)
The magic of Christmas is coming back to Butchart Gardens from Dec. 1 to Jan. 6. (Black Press Media file photo)
A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Saanich Peninsula Hospital after 15 patients tested positive. (Black Press Media file photo)

Saanich Peninsula Hospital sees COVID-19 outbreak

Island Health says 15 patients tested positive

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Saanich Peninsula Hospital after 15 patients tested positive. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Spirit of Vancouver Island is behind schedule Monday morning due to a mechanical issue. (Black Press Media file photo)

Monday morning BC Ferries’ travels start with a delay at Swartz Bay

Spirit of Vancouver Island sets sail 30 minutes late due to mechanical issues

The Spirit of Vancouver Island is behind schedule Monday morning due to a mechanical issue. (Black Press Media file photo)
Nico Petch takes part in the 45-kilometre race at the eighth annual Tripleshot CrossFondo Sunday (Oct. 15). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Over 400 ride during Greater Victoria’s Tripleshot CrossFondo

Around 140 volunteers helped out with the event

Nico Petch takes part in the 45-kilometre race at the eighth annual Tripleshot CrossFondo Sunday (Oct. 15). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
On Aug. 31 at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital, 18 patients tested positive for COVID-19 although the hospital did not declare it an outbreak. (Black Press Media File Photo)

18 COVID-19 cases not called an outbreak at Saanich Peninsula Hospital

But 11 cases at Victoria General Hospital were classified as an outbreak

On Aug. 31 at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital, 18 patients tested positive for COVID-19 although the hospital did not declare it an outbreak. (Black Press Media File Photo)
Sidney Single Seniors 55-plus chairperson Colleen Schayes (left) and longtime club member Isabelle Yoxall (right) take part in the group’s monthly meetings at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Still growing’: Sidney Single Seniors celebrates 20 years of connections

The club will have an anniversary celebration on Oct. 20

Sidney Single Seniors 55-plus chairperson Colleen Schayes (left) and longtime club member Isabelle Yoxall (right) take part in the group’s monthly meetings at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
The Willis Point map – in the Juan de Fuca electoral district – shows the highest risk for wildfire in red. (CRD map)

New maps help Juan de Fuca, Gulf Islands residents understand wildfire risk

CRD and Islands Trust create 10 new wildfire exposure maps

The Willis Point map – in the Juan de Fuca electoral district – shows the highest risk for wildfire in red. (CRD map)
Grayson Rempel sits in a Cessna 172 during the Victoria Flying Club’s open house Sunday (Sept. 24). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Victoria Flying Club celebrates 76 years at open house

‘This event is a way for us to show the community what we do and keep our name out there’

Grayson Rempel sits in a Cessna 172 during the Victoria Flying Club’s open house Sunday (Sept. 24). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues will play at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Dee Lippingwell)

Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues ready to take Sidney by storm

One of bands biggest hits written on back of a pizza box

Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues will play at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Dee Lippingwell)
Micah Zandee-Hart, who played minor hockey on the Saanich Peninsula before winning gold at the 2022 Bejing Winter Olympics in women’s hockey playing for Team Canada, addresses the crowd during a 2022 Peninsula Panthers game. (Christian J. Stewart Photography file photo)

Peninsula hockey product signs pro contract with New York PWHL team

Micah Zandee-Hart of Saanichton dubbed a ‘cornerstone player’

Micah Zandee-Hart, who played minor hockey on the Saanich Peninsula before winning gold at the 2022 Bejing Winter Olympics in women’s hockey playing for Team Canada, addresses the crowd during a 2022 Peninsula Panthers game. (Christian J. Stewart Photography file photo)
A group of llamas pose for a photo Saturday (Sept. 2) on the opening day of the 2023 Saanich Fair in Central Saanich. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Saanich Fair going strong at 155

The annual event continues Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A group of llamas pose for a photo Saturday (Sept. 2) on the opening day of the 2023 Saanich Fair in Central Saanich. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Robin Chown has found many cigarette butts on the access road and main parking lot at LAU,WELNEW/John Dean Provincial Park. (Courtesy Robin Chown)

North Saanich resident says fire risk should close park to vehicles

Robin Chown has found many cigarette butts around LAU,WELNEW/John Dean Provincial Park

Robin Chown has found many cigarette butts on the access road and main parking lot at LAU,WELNEW/John Dean Provincial Park. (Courtesy Robin Chown)
This image shows traffic northbound on Highway 17 turning west onto Keating Cross Road across the southbound lanes on Highway 17. As school restarts, the province is asking for drivers to prepare for traffic congestion around the construction of the coming flyover overpass. (Screencap/Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)

Pat Bay drivers warned of Keating overpass detour traffic as school returns

Police, other measures will remind drivers to use caution in school zones

This image shows traffic northbound on Highway 17 turning west onto Keating Cross Road across the southbound lanes on Highway 17. As school restarts, the province is asking for drivers to prepare for traffic congestion around the construction of the coming flyover overpass. (Screencap/Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)
Due to the high fire risk this summer, the final three weekends of fireworks were cancelled at Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay. (Butchart Gardens/Facebook)

State of emergency prompts Butchart Gardens to cancel summer fireworks

Night illuminations will still glow at the Brentwood Bay tourist attraction

Due to the high fire risk this summer, the final three weekends of fireworks were cancelled at Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay. (Butchart Gardens/Facebook)
Central Saanich Fire Department Lt. Kyle Dupuis, firefighter Jamie Ravdin, firefighter Tristan Gentile & Lt. Greg Simpson have been deployed to fight the wildfires in Kelowna. (Central Saanich Fire Department/Instagram)

Kelowna family thanks Central Saanich firefighters for helping to save home

Malindi Elmore and her family came to the fire hall with sandwiches, drawings

Central Saanich Fire Department Lt. Kyle Dupuis, firefighter Jamie Ravdin, firefighter Tristan Gentile & Lt. Greg Simpson have been deployed to fight the wildfires in Kelowna. (Central Saanich Fire Department/Instagram)
Kids fly down a giant slide during the 2022 Saanich Fair. (Black Press Media file photo)

Saanich Fair returns with ‘jamming’ good fun

Labour Day weekend event an annual celebration full of fun in Central Saanich

  • Aug 22, 2023
Kids fly down a giant slide during the 2022 Saanich Fair. (Black Press Media file photo)
A 45.7-acre of wetland was returned to the WSANEC Peoples on Aug. 18. (Courtesy of the WSANEC Leadership Council)

Ceremony celebrates return of culturally significant land to WSANEC

Peninsula family transferred 45.7 acres at TIKEL (Maber Flats) goes back to local nations

A 45.7-acre of wetland was returned to the WSANEC Peoples on Aug. 18. (Courtesy of the WSANEC Leadership Council)
Silver Rill Corn general manager and co-owner Clayton Fox anticipates seeing great quality corn throughout this season. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Vancouver Island corn season starts strong, long season expected

The hot days have been good for corn, according to Saanich Peninsula growers

Silver Rill Corn general manager and co-owner Clayton Fox anticipates seeing great quality corn throughout this season. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Sidney firefighters responded to a jet-ski fire on Aug. 17 at the Tulista Park Boat Launch. (Courtesy of Yolanda Brooks)

VIDEO: Minor injuries reported after Sea-Doo burns up at Sidney boat launch

Video shows firefighters dousing the blazing watercraft at Tulista Park

Sidney firefighters responded to a jet-ski fire on Aug. 17 at the Tulista Park Boat Launch. (Courtesy of Yolanda Brooks)
The Victoria Airport Authority has approved construction of a new long-term stay hotel on its property, to be built starting this fall by the Kothari Group. (Courtesy Victoria Airport Authority)

Construction starting in fall for new Victoria airport hotel

The three-storey building will feature 129 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units

The Victoria Airport Authority has approved construction of a new long-term stay hotel on its property, to be built starting this fall by the Kothari Group. (Courtesy Victoria Airport Authority)