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Donna Randall, author of Menopause or Lunacy…That is the Question and The Essential Family Caregiving Agreement.

The importance of planning for the future

Local writer Donna Randall is helping others navigate through caring for loved ones later in life

Donna Randall, author of Menopause or Lunacy…That is the Question and The Essential Family Caregiving Agreement.
Colin Bishop and Alex Dombroski spent nine days in Cairns, Australia as Sidney Sister Cities Association Youth Ambassadors.

Experience of a lifetime

Two Parkland students traveled to Australia as Youth Ambassadors

Colin Bishop and Alex Dombroski spent nine days in Cairns, Australia as Sidney Sister Cities Association Youth Ambassadors.
This piece of land near Island View Beach won't be seeing any type of development any time soon.

Island View Beach rezoning won’t proceed

Application to rezone five acres of land near Island View Beach voted down by Central Saanich council

This piece of land near Island View Beach won't be seeing any type of development any time soon.
From left, Karen Booth, Ray Gordon and Judy Bicknell show off some of the items that will be on sale during St. Paul’s Fall Fair on Sept. 20.

Fall fair at St. Paul’s United on Sept. 20

Second annual event promises to be full of fun for everyone

From left, Karen Booth, Ray Gordon and Judy Bicknell show off some of the items that will be on sale during St. Paul’s Fall Fair on Sept. 20.
Renate Herberger sits at her son’s memorial bench in Pat Bay. Herberger is speaking up about suicide prevention after losing her son Silvan in 2012.

Breaking the silence for Silvan

Wednesday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day and North Saanich’s Renate Herberger is ready to share her story

Renate Herberger sits at her son’s memorial bench in Pat Bay. Herberger is speaking up about suicide prevention after losing her son Silvan in 2012.
Peninsula Panthers Kai Turner (#11) and Spencer Loverock (#7) battle with Kyle Richter of the Westshore Wolves for a loose puck during Friday night’s home opener at the Panorama Recreation Centre.

Panthers prepare for Cougars

The Peninsula Panthers lost their home opener this past Friday night to the Westshore Wolves, 8-2

Peninsula Panthers Kai Turner (#11) and Spencer Loverock (#7) battle with Kyle Richter of the Westshore Wolves for a loose puck during Friday night’s home opener at the Panorama Recreation Centre.
Maber Flats in Central Saanich.

Public consultation on Maber Flats tomorrow

The District of Central Saanich is hoping to hear the public’s voice on the proposed Maber Flats project this week

Maber Flats in Central Saanich.
Getting a home inspection done before buying a home is in the best interest of a buyer and part of a buyer’s due dilligence, experts say.

Home inspection a vital part of purchase

Due dilligence before buying can go a long way say experts

Getting a home inspection done before buying a home is in the best interest of a buyer and part of a buyer’s due dilligence, experts say.

Terry Fox run in Central Saanich

The Terry Fox Run in Central Saanich happens next weekend and organizers are encouraging locals to come out for the annual event

Charlie Scheideman holds his new book, When Grampa was a Mountie.

Telling it like it is

Author and former Mountie Charlie Scheideman recounts his life and experiences in the RCMP in his third book

Charlie Scheideman holds his new book, When Grampa was a Mountie.

Cyclist struck and killed on Pat Bay Highway

A cyclist was struck and killed on the Pat Bay Highway Wednesday afternoon

Peninsula Panther Braedan Pearce, #27, jams the Westshore Wolves crease in first-round playoff action last February. It will be the Wolves and the Panthers kicking off the Panthers VIJHL home opener on Friday.

Panthers hit the ice Friday

Wolves come to town for Peninsula’s first home game

Peninsula Panther Braedan Pearce, #27, jams the Westshore Wolves crease in first-round playoff action last February. It will be the Wolves and the Panthers kicking off the Panthers VIJHL home opener on Friday.
Mary Winspear Centre Theatre Manager Philip Sutton and Peninsula Players President Marketa Mellows sign the agreement for the Players’ upcoming show Mousetrap which will take the stage in November.

Players and Winspear Centre join forces

The two groups signed a partnership agreement at the end of May

Mary Winspear Centre Theatre Manager Philip Sutton and Peninsula Players President Marketa Mellows sign the agreement for the Players’ upcoming show Mousetrap which will take the stage in November.
This piece by Craig Benson is just one of the many art pieces that have been donated for the Mary Winspear Centre Art Show which takes place on Sept. 13.

Art show, dinner to benefit Winspear Centre

An event being held in September at the Mary Winspear Centre will give the opportunity for patrons to give back to the centre

This piece by Craig Benson is just one of the many art pieces that have been donated for the Mary Winspear Centre Art Show which takes place on Sept. 13.
Saanich South MLA Lana Popham stands with owner of Syntal Products Ltd. Brian Burchill. Burchill was forced to close his business earlier this month due to the new MMBC recycling program.

Starved of plastics, Syntal Products on Keating closes

Local business Syntal Products has closed its doors only months after the introduction of the MMBC recycling program.

Saanich South MLA Lana Popham stands with owner of Syntal Products Ltd. Brian Burchill. Burchill was forced to close his business earlier this month due to the new MMBC recycling program.

District schools may not open Tuesday

School District 63 (Saanich) would require a full day to prepare for students’ return after job action ends

Teachers like Rick Williams were taking job action back in May. Teachers went on strike in late June and the strike could continue well after Sept. 2 — the scheduled start of the school year.

Back to school uncertain

What to do? Parents getting creative on how to keep their children busy during teacher job action

Teachers like Rick Williams were taking job action back in May. Teachers went on strike in late June and the strike could continue well after Sept. 2 — the scheduled start of the school year.

Central Saanich to acquire Maber Flats

District signs conditional agreement for 25 acres of Maber Flats land

NHL Dallas Stars Captain Jamie Benn, right, is seen here in action with the Panthers in 2005 as a 16-year-old.

Panthers prepare for home opener

Local junior B hockey team holds training camps this week, home opener scheduled for September 5

NHL Dallas Stars Captain Jamie Benn, right, is seen here in action with the Panthers in 2005 as a 16-year-old.

More organ donors are needed

Local B.C. Transplant volunteers hitting the streets to rally more donors