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Marko Kardum tried to help out the neighbours by clearing the road with his zamboni

Central Saanich farmer uses zamboni to clear snow

With a large snowfall, Marko Kardum thought he would help out the neighbours by clearing snow with his zamboni.

Marko Kardum tried to help out the neighbours by clearing the road with his zamboni
Large quantities of drugs seized and $1 million cash after year long investigation.

Four charged in Saanich Peninsula drug bust

Large quantities of drugs found and $1 million in cash after year long investigation.

Large quantities of drugs seized and $1 million cash after year long investigation.
Luisa Marshall will perform as Tina Turner Feb. 24 at the Mary Winspear Centre.

Luisa Marshall leads the high life as Tina Turner in Sidney concert

Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah among many accolades for Luisa Marshall in her career as Tina Turner.

Luisa Marshall will perform as Tina Turner Feb. 24 at the Mary Winspear Centre.
Emma Van Wyk holds the second highest cadet position at 676 Kittyhawk Air Cadet Squadron. She is the Squadron’s Deputy Commander and is one of only a few women of the many male cadets in the Squadron. The Squadron held its Commanding Officer’s Parade last week.

Women lead the way at Sidney’s 676 Kittyhawk

Emma Van Wyk is one of the young women leaders at 676 Kittyhawk and is one of the few women in the Squadrons number of cadets.

Emma Van Wyk holds the second highest cadet position at 676 Kittyhawk Air Cadet Squadron. She is the Squadron’s Deputy Commander and is one of only a few women of the many male cadets in the Squadron. The Squadron held its Commanding Officer’s Parade last week.
Participants of the SPAC mini workshops in previous years. The workshops are taking place every day of this month at the Tulista Arts Centre. You must be a member to participate.

SPAC’s mini workshops on this month in Sidney

Saanich Peninsula Arts and Craft Society’s workshops one of many perks for its members.

Participants of the SPAC mini workshops in previous years. The workshops are taking place every day of this month at the Tulista Arts Centre. You must be a member to participate.
Residents and members of the District of Central Saanich council met to discuss various issues in the community.

Residents, council discuss Central Saanich issues

Residents discuss issues of affordable housing, cats, shortage of doctors and more at meeting.

Residents and members of the District of Central Saanich council met to discuss various issues in the community.
Left Doug MacFarlane, chariman of the bonspiel committee and Ken Stevenson sweep away at one of their practices.

Annual Glen Meadows Masters Bonspiel in Central Saanich Feb. 7

Fourteen teams will compete from Glen Meadows at the 55+ curling competition.

Left Doug MacFarlane, chariman of the bonspiel committee and Ken Stevenson sweep away at one of their practices.
Way North will perform at McTavish Academy of Art on Feb. 20 to perform from their latest album Kings County.

Going Way North at North Saanich’s McTavish Academy of Art

Jazz group to perform in North Saanich on their tour for Kings County album on Feb. 20.

Way North will perform at McTavish Academy of Art on Feb. 20 to perform from their latest album Kings County.
Andrea Lewis and Elizabeth Rhoades show off the importance of a work-life balance when it comes to physicians.

Peninsula Medical to serve as umbrella over Saanich Peninsula

Expansion, new doctors, patients just some of Peninsula Medical’s goals.

Andrea Lewis and Elizabeth Rhoades show off the importance of a work-life balance when it comes to physicians.
Shadan Saul Guerrero and Sunny Shams will perform as soloists for the Palm Court Light Orchestra’s Feb. 10 concert.

A romantic afternoon with Palm Court Light Orchestra in Sidney

Shadan Saul Guerrero and Sunny Shams are the soloists who will perform with the Orchestra

Shadan Saul Guerrero and Sunny Shams will perform as soloists for the Palm Court Light Orchestra’s Feb. 10 concert.
Photographer Frances Litman will be showcasing her work at The Gallery at Brentwood Bay Village Empourium Feb. 5 to Mar. 9.

In nature with photographer Frances Litman in Brentwood Bay’s gallery

Litman will showcase her photographs at Empourium’s gallery space beginning Sunday.

Photographer Frances Litman will be showcasing her work at The Gallery at Brentwood Bay Village Empourium Feb. 5 to Mar. 9.
Divers jump into the waters of Tod Inlet in a debris removal process.

Debris removal under way in Brentwood Bay

Divers cleaning up portions of Tod Inlet for SeaChange.

Divers jump into the waters of Tod Inlet in a debris removal process.
Irish dancers from the back, Sara McLaughlin and Siobhan McGoldrick and Katharine Morley and Grace Calvert in front.

Irish dance competition back for another year on Saanich Peninsula

The Salish Sea Feis will see hundreds come out to the Mary Winspear Centre to watch Irish dancers compete.

Irish dancers from the back, Sara McLaughlin and Siobhan McGoldrick and Katharine Morley and Grace Calvert in front.
Coun. Niall Paltiel, above, right, speaks with residents during a Keating Cross Road open house last year. Below, one proposed cenotaph design was rejected by the municipality.

Central Saanich gets priorities in order

Coun. Niall Paltiel focuses in on cenotaph, Keating corridor and skateboard park.

Coun. Niall Paltiel, above, right, speaks with residents during a Keating Cross Road open house last year. Below, one proposed cenotaph design was rejected by the municipality.
Sober now for 10 months, Keith Prosser says living and working on Woodwynn Farms has changed his life.

Central Saanich farm program helping change the lives of addicts

Woodwynn Farms changed Keith Prosser’s life, helping him get through alcoholism

Sober now for 10 months, Keith Prosser says living and working on Woodwynn Farms has changed his life.
Bob de Wolff and Nellie Quinn share a laugh. Quinn has attended Deep Cove Folk Club since she was a little girl and is back to launch her CD release tour.

Nellie Quinn at home in North Saanich’s Deep Cove Folk Club

Quinn sets the stage for the next generation of fiddlers through teaching and performing.

Bob de Wolff and Nellie Quinn share a laugh. Quinn has attended Deep Cove Folk Club since she was a little girl and is back to launch her CD release tour.
Single vehicle collision on Pat Bay Highway this morning sends one man to hospital.

Single vehicle crash in Central Saanich sends one to hospital

A man was sent to hospital due to a car accident from what could be related to a medical condition on the Pat Bay Highway.

Single vehicle collision on Pat Bay Highway this morning sends one man to hospital.
Orion Kingsley, holding Lighting, Fraser Tuck and Eaman Lee participate in the BC Lions FortisBC Energy Champions Program. Stephen Adekolu, wide receiver for the Lions (far left) looks on.

BC Lions encourage North Saanich students to think green

Kelset Elementary students took part in interactive activities to be more energy efficient with the Lions.

Orion Kingsley, holding Lighting, Fraser Tuck and Eaman Lee participate in the BC Lions FortisBC Energy Champions Program. Stephen Adekolu, wide receiver for the Lions (far left) looks on.
Brent Butt will hit the stage Feb. 4 at the Mary Winspear Centre.

Getting animated with Corner Gas’ Brent Butt in Sidney

New Corner Gas animation projected to come out in January of 2018.

Brent Butt will hit the stage Feb. 4 at the Mary Winspear Centre.
A Malaysian elder offers up a prayer for attendees at the 2015 Elders Gathering on the Saanich Peninsula.

Spiritual health care practitioners key in times of loss in Saanich Peninsula Hospital

Serving under any spiritual background, spiritual health care practitioners serve many functions.

A Malaysian elder offers up a prayer for attendees at the 2015 Elders Gathering on the Saanich Peninsula.