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Sooke Fine Art Show moves online due to COVID-19 pandemic

Sooke Fine Art Show moves online due to COVID-19 pandemic

34th annual event hosted online in order to adhere to social distancing practices
VIDEO: Victoria councillor launches bedtime story livestream to help tired parents

VIDEO: Victoria councillor launches bedtime story livestream to help tired parents

Lineup of elected officials to read their favourite story weekdays at 8 p.m.
Saanich firefighters adjust to COVID-19 while maintaining community connections

Saanich firefighters adjust to COVID-19 while maintaining community connections

‘They’re not afraid to pull up their socks and carry on,’ deputy fire chief says
QUIZ: A salute to health care workers

QUIZ: A salute to health care workers

How much do you know about doctors, nurses and medicine? Put your knowledge to the test.
West Shore Parks and Recreation goes ahead with summer camp registration

West Shore Parks and Recreation goes ahead with summer camp registration

Registration takes place on May 7
Saanich seniors, care home staff create “This Little Light of Mine” music video to raise spirits amid the pandemic

Saanich seniors, care home staff create “This Little Light of Mine” music video to raise spirits amid the pandemic

Video sent to residents’ families as visits not permitted
B.C. man runs 100 miles on treadmill in garage to raise money for Search and Rescue

B.C. man runs 100 miles on treadmill in garage to raise money for Search and Rescue

Chilliwack’s Gary Robbins is spending the weekend running 100 miles uphill while collecting donations
Friends give Vancouver Island veteran a drive-by 99th birthday greeting

Friends give Vancouver Island veteran a drive-by 99th birthday greeting

Jim Cooper of Courtenay is one of a couple of Second World War veterans in the community
VIDEO: Community surprises Saanich boy with car parade on seventh birthday

VIDEO: Community surprises Saanich boy with car parade on seventh birthday

Police, sports car drivers show up for social distancing birthday surprise
VIDEO: Rugby Canada players join launch of community relief fund for Vancouver Islanders

VIDEO: Rugby Canada players join launch of community relief fund for Vancouver Islanders

Initiative aims to help those who have ‘fallen through the cracks’ of federal assistance