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‘Aquaman’ raising funds for seniors at Saanich Peninsula Hospital with Elk Lake swim

Lucas Gentina plans to swim 2K from corner to corner across the Saanich lake on Jan. 17

Jan 13, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Colwood university ‘renames’ stairway after alumnus Chris Hadfield

‘For me it all started there, just up the hill from Hatley Castle,’ Canadian astronaut says

Jan 12, 2022 4:30 PM Read more >

POLL: Do you think parents are equipped for more school closures?

Students across Greater Victoria headed back to class this week as surging numbers of COVID-19 cases threaten to send them back to the security of at-home learning.

Jan 12, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

BC Dairy thanks the community for over $850,000 flood relief donations, and shines a spotlight on local community heroes

[gps-image name="27768718_web1_220110-Impress-CPL-BCDairy-Community-New_1.jpg"]British Columbians have come forward with an incredible show of support for dairy farmers following the catastrophic flooding that affected the Fraser Valley beginning on Nov. 15, 2021. Individuals, several farming companies, and other farmers have donated $850,044 to the BC Dairy Flood Recovery Fund, on top of countless offers of donated labour, food, services, and urgently needed supplies.

Jan 10, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Six-week workshop to help Saanich residents tailor climate action efforts

Sustainable transportation options, living minimally among topics to be discussed by experts

Jan 9, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

Soap for Hope Canada celebrates 174% surge in demand, related growth

A golf tournament with other non-profits raised $80,000 for the Tsawout First Nation Big House

Jan 9, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island Regional Library presents its most popular books of 2021

Nomadland, The Gruffalo’s Child, Indigenous Wisdom reach top spot on various lists

Jan 9, 2022 5:15 AM Read more >

New year’s resolutions are cliche – adopting healthy habits takes time, UVic expert says

Try pairing something you enjoy with health changes that might initially feel like a burden

Jan 8, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Colwood makes new park stairs paw-friendly

Latoria Creek Park stairs now have extra plates on each step to make it easier for small dogs to use

Jan 8, 2022 5:15 AM Read more >

Saanich preschool hosts parking lot bottle drive-thru to fund COVID safety measures

Jan. 9 bottle drive aims to raise extra funds for small school

Jan 7, 2022 3:30 PM Read more >