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VIDEO: Theo the 800-pound pig finds a home on Vancouver Island

An 800-pound rescued Langley pig, named Theodore, is off to a livestock sanctuary on the Island.

Jan 10, 2019 10:28 AM Read more >

Play for the Cure gathers momentum after games in Colwood

Initial event Jan. 4 raises more than $3,000

Jan 8, 2019 5:45 AM Read more >

Seedy Saturday season starts in Saanich

Saanich Seedy Saturday is Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific

Jan 7, 2019 5:45 AM Read more >

Our Place adds chief administrative officer

Evans becomes CEO of society that cares for those dealing with homelessness

Jan 5, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >

Marie Kondo’s ‘Tidying Up’ might be behind wave of South Island thrift store donations

Salvation Army sees 25 per cent increase in January donations this year

Jan 5, 2019 3:30 PM Read more >

READER PHOTO: Heavy rains leave picnic tables swimming in Saanich

Much of Vancouver Island has been dealing with the fallout of what Environment Canada described as “copious rainfall” that fell on the region this week after a vigorous frontal system stalled over the region.

Jan 5, 2019 11:30 AM Read more >

Reservations opening for campsites around B.C.

Now’s the time to start planning your camping trips

Jan 4, 2019 5:00 PM Read more >

Expanded Scout bottle drive Saturday

The 5th Garry Oaks’ hope to raise $4,000—80,000 pop cans would do the trick

Jan 4, 2019 4:30 PM Read more >

Who’s up for canoeing in the backyard?

Coombs family turns flooding into fun

Jan 4, 2019 1:30 PM Read more >

‘Hockey mom’ diagnosed with cancer starts Play for a Cure

Jan. 4 cancer fundraiser supports families affected by cancer through hockey

Jan 3, 2019 7:30 AM Read more >