Saanich Peninsula

Volunteers with the Sidney Anglers Association, including Norman Kent, help people at the Tulista Park boat launch on weekends throughout the summer. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Sidney Anglers Association lends a hand when waters get ‘pretty frantic’

Local volunteers also help with conservation efforts

Volunteers with the Sidney Anglers Association, including Norman Kent, help people at the Tulista Park boat launch on weekends throughout the summer. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Spanning 18 venues, Flavour Trails gives locals and visitors a chance to interact with and learn about the region’s food and beverage producers. (Courtesy Flavour Trails)

North Saanich Flavour Trails Festival is about experiences

With 18 vendors, there is a range of activities and locally produced farm-fresh goods to explore

Spanning 18 venues, Flavour Trails gives locals and visitors a chance to interact with and learn about the region’s food and beverage producers. (Courtesy Flavour Trails)
Campers will be able to enjoy Island View Beach Regional Park Campground for an additional 35 days this season. (Black Press Media file photo)

CRD pilot project extends camping season at Central Saanich beach

Island View Beach Regional Park Campground to get an additional 35 days of use

Campers will be able to enjoy Island View Beach Regional Park Campground for an additional 35 days this season. (Black Press Media file photo)
Fans signed a book of condolences for Grant Gilbertson at the Peninsula Panthers game in 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)

Grant Gilbertson Memorial Hockey Tournament returns to Saanich Peninsula

The tournament will pay tribute to Grant Gilbertson and Dayton Clarke

Fans signed a book of condolences for Grant Gilbertson at the Peninsula Panthers game in 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)
The rainbow crosswalk at Bayside Middle School in Brentwood Bay has again been the target of vandalism. (Central Saanich/Twitter)

Central Saanich school’s rainbow crosswalk targeted with vandalism again

Individual interrupted as they allegedly tried to paint over the walkway

The rainbow crosswalk at Bayside Middle School in Brentwood Bay has again been the target of vandalism. (Central Saanich/Twitter)
Mary-Anne Neal received a Lifelong Learning Award from Leadership Victoria in 2022 for supporting learners. (Courtesy of Mary-Anne Neal)

Central Saanich author shortlisted for writers’ festival

Mary-Anne Neal’s memoir celebrates Dene people

  • Aug 7, 2023
Mary-Anne Neal received a Lifelong Learning Award from Leadership Victoria in 2022 for supporting learners. (Courtesy of Mary-Anne Neal)
Beata Friesen crosses the finish line at the 2023 Elk Lake Triathlon. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Elk Lake Triathlon sees increase in participation

Over 400 athletes registered this year

Beata Friesen crosses the finish line at the 2023 Elk Lake Triathlon. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Ground support services and ride event coordinator Larry Sheets helps Victoria Flying Club visitors exit the B-17 bomber Sunday (July 30). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Second World War planes take flight at Victoria Flying Club

Visitors were able to fly in B-17 and B-25 bombers

Ground support services and ride event coordinator Larry Sheets helps Victoria Flying Club visitors exit the B-17 bomber Sunday (July 30). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Greater Victoria VIJHL teams are largely celebrating an announcement they will be reclassified as Junior A, Tier 2 from their current Junior B effective this fall. Pictured, the Peninsula Panthers celebrate winning the 2021/2022 VIJHL title at North Saanich’s Panorama Recreation Centre. (File photo courtesy of Christian J. Stewart Photography)

Vancouver Island hockey teams celebrate move to Junior A, Tier 2

Reclassification from Junior B seen as boon for player development, recruitment

Greater Victoria VIJHL teams are largely celebrating an announcement they will be reclassified as Junior A, Tier 2 from their current Junior B effective this fall. Pictured, the Peninsula Panthers celebrate winning the 2021/2022 VIJHL title at North Saanich’s Panorama Recreation Centre. (File photo courtesy of Christian J. Stewart Photography)
Greater Victoria VIJHL teams are largely celebrating an announcement they will be reclassified as Junior A, Tier 2 from their current Junior B effective this fall. Pictured, the Peninsula Panthers celebrate winning the 2021/2022 VIJHL title at North Saanich’s Panorama Recreation Centre. (File photo courtesy of Christian J. Stewart Photography)

Greater Victoria hockey organizations celebrate move to Junior A, Tier 2

Reclassification from Junior B seen as boon for player development, recruitment

Greater Victoria VIJHL teams are largely celebrating an announcement they will be reclassified as Junior A, Tier 2 from their current Junior B effective this fall. Pictured, the Peninsula Panthers celebrate winning the 2021/2022 VIJHL title at North Saanich’s Panorama Recreation Centre. (File photo courtesy of Christian J. Stewart Photography)
A dancer takes part in the Yellow Wolf Inter-tribal Powwow Sunday (July 23) at Stelly’s Secondary School. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Large crowds gather at Yellow Wolf Inter-tribal Powwow in Central Saanich

The event will return to its original Wutawnty name in 2024

A dancer takes part in the Yellow Wolf Inter-tribal Powwow Sunday (July 23) at Stelly’s Secondary School. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
B.C.’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Rob Fleming (left) talks to Central Saanich Coun. Gord Newton (right) at a press conference about the Keating flyover overpass on Tuesday (July 4) at the Central Saanich Fire Department. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Minister launches Keating overpass in Central Saanich to improve safety

The project is budgeted to cost $76.8 million

B.C.’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Rob Fleming (left) talks to Central Saanich Coun. Gord Newton (right) at a press conference about the Keating flyover overpass on Tuesday (July 4) at the Central Saanich Fire Department. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
The Timebenders will be back at Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre on Aug. 26. (Courtesy Mary Winspear Centre)

Fan favourites return to Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre this summer

Iconic classics will have audiences dancing in their seats

The Timebenders will be back at Sidney’s Mary Winspear Centre on Aug. 26. (Courtesy Mary Winspear Centre)
The Neverending Pilsner at Small Gods Brewing Co. in Sidney. (Courtesy Small Gods Brewing)

Greater Victoria breweries bring home hardware from national beer awards

11 Island breweries pick up 16 medals at 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards

The Neverending Pilsner at Small Gods Brewing Co. in Sidney. (Courtesy Small Gods Brewing)
(Black Press Media file photo)

2-car crash slows northbound Pat Bay Highway traffic near Sidney

Sidney firefighters on scene near Beacon Avenue and Highway 17

(Black Press Media file photo)
Alana Delcourt and Henrietta Dubet strike a pose while browsing the shops celebrating Pride Day in Sidney Saturday, June 17. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Sidney Pride Day celebrates LGBTQ2S+ community

Businesses throughout the downtown core put out colourful displays in celebration and support

Alana Delcourt and Henrietta Dubet strike a pose while browsing the shops celebrating Pride Day in Sidney Saturday, June 17. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The northbound turn lane onto Keating Cross Road is being replaced with a flyover overpass from Highway 17. (Province of British Columbia/Flickr)

Central Saanich adds safety measures for Keating overpass construction

Construction is expected to be finished in spring 2025

  • Jun 12, 2023
The northbound turn lane onto Keating Cross Road is being replaced with a flyover overpass from Highway 17. (Province of British Columbia/Flickr)
A driver has been charged under the Motor Vehicle Act after Sidney/North Saanich RCMP received a report about a red Audi heading in the wrong direction toward oncoming traffic on the Pat Bay Highway. (Batista Salem/Facebook)

‘Incredibly dangerous’: Driver charged after going in wrong direction on Pat Bay Highway

RCMP say no one was harmed

  • Jun 8, 2023
A driver has been charged under the Motor Vehicle Act after Sidney/North Saanich RCMP received a report about a red Audi heading in the wrong direction toward oncoming traffic on the Pat Bay Highway. (Batista Salem/Facebook)
Central Saanich police hope to locate a suspect driving a white truck related to an early morning break and enter on May 31. (Courtesy Central Saanich Police Service)

Mounted welder swiped from locked Central Saanich industrial area yard

Police seek truck driver who towed off power washer, welder trailer

Central Saanich police hope to locate a suspect driving a white truck related to an early morning break and enter on May 31. (Courtesy Central Saanich Police Service)
(Black Press Media file)

UPDATE: Missing Sidney senior not seen since May 17 found safe, says RCMP

The Sidney North Saanich RCMP is seeking public help in locating Nancy Wilde

(Black Press Media file)