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Festival of Trees Victoria raises $171,000 for BC Children’s Hospital mental health initiative

Festival of Trees Victoria raises $171,000 for BC Children’s Hospital mental health initiative

Mindfulness program open to young patients, caregivers, family and health professionals
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Sooke asks Natori, Japan to join the family

Sooke asks Natori, Japan to join the family

Communities with longstanding relationship set to become sister cities
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Sooke children’s book reflects seasonal changes

Sooke children’s book reflects seasonal changes

Local author publishes and illustrates first book
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Sooke home grand prize option in B.C. Children’s Hospital lottery

Sooke home grand prize option in B.C. Children’s Hospital lottery

SookePoint property comes with cash and vehicle
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‘Aquaman’ raising funds for seniors at Saanich Peninsula Hospital with Elk Lake swim

‘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
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Colwood university ‘renames’ stairway after alumnus Chris Hadfield

Colwood university ‘renames’ stairway after alumnus Chris Hadfield

‘For me it all started there, just up the hill from Hatley Castle,’ Canadian astronaut says
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POLL: Do you think parents are equipped for more school closures?

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

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

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

Sustainable transportation options, living minimally among topics to be discussed by experts
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Soap for Hope Canada celebrates 174% surge in demand, related growth

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
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