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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 >

Sooke birders spot 111 species in annual Christmas Bird Count

More participants needed for next year

Jan 7, 2022 12:02 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria community pulls together for Peninsula Panther No. 26

Online campaign donations, many ending in 26, total nearly $50,000 after one day

Jan 6, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Retired man walks every street in Oak Bay to keep from ‘getting underfoot’ at home

Mike Erwin spotted several deer, a few seals, eagles and a peacock

Jan 6, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Sooke residents thanked for role in bald eagle rescue

Bird could not be saved, but staying with eagle until help arrived the right thing to do: Wild ARC

Jan 6, 2022 5:15 AM Read more >

Esquimalt Neighbourhood House refills emergency pantry with help from township

Esquimalt Township’s annual food drive brought in nearly 5 vans full of supplies for the charity

Jan 6, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Fundraiser hits $28,500 in 18 hours for mom of hockey player killed in Langford crash

Peninsula Panthers to memorialize teammate Friday at Panorama arena in North Saanich

Jan 5, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >