Devon MacKenzie

Local business makes TV debut on Dragon’s Den

Salish Fusion Knitwear takes on Dragons on hit CBC show

Flu outbreak at San Pen

The Saanich Peninsula Hospital has taken measures to contain and quell a flu bug that took up residence in two extended care units

Peninsula Co-op selects new CEO

Dave Hoy joins Peninsula Co-op from Mid-Island Co-op

Chamber announces new executive director

Chris Fudge to take the lead with the Peninsula Chamber

Panthers' captain Patrick Croome in game action against the Kerry Park Islanders last Friday night at the Panorama Recreation Centre. Panthers head of hockey operations Pete Zubersky says Croome will be relied heavily upon in the lead-up to the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs.

Important week for Panthers

This week's games are vital in team's effort to make playoffs

Panthers' captain Patrick Croome in game action against the Kerry Park Islanders last Friday night at the Panorama Recreation Centre. Panthers head of hockey operations Pete Zubersky says Croome will be relied heavily upon in the lead-up to the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League playoffs.
The Peninsula Singers are looking for alto singers to join them.

Peninsula Singers seek new voices

It’s a new year and the Peninsula Singers are looking for new voices to sing along with them this spring.

The Peninsula Singers are looking for alto singers to join them.
A new Teen Lounge — similar to the Greenglade Community Centre one pictured above — will be opening at Bayside Middle School Jan. 11.

Teen lounge opens at Bayside

Middle school is the new location for Panorama’s second teen hangout

A new Teen Lounge — similar to the Greenglade Community Centre one pictured above — will be opening at Bayside Middle School Jan. 11.

VIJHL All-Stars named, Panthers among them

The VJHL announced the All-Star Game and Prospects Game selections this past week and several Panthers hit the mark

Central Saanich appoints new planner

The District of Central Saanich announced Dec. 19 the appointment of a new Director of Planning and Building Services

Students from Sidney Elementary hold up sock stockings they put together for Anawim House in Victoria. The students delivered the socks on Dec. 18 — filled with toiletries and other necessities — to the organization that offers support to those living on the streets.

Local kids helping make Christmas better

Students from Sidney and Kelset Elementary Schools were busy collecting items for those in need this holiday season

Students from Sidney Elementary hold up sock stockings they put together for Anawim House in Victoria. The students delivered the socks on Dec. 18 — filled with toiletries and other necessities — to the organization that offers support to those living on the streets.

Co-op a no-go on Tsartlip property

Co-op board says it will be looking at other options

Mail-in ballots questioned

Central Saanich council is discussing the pros and cons of having mail-in voting opportunities in the upcoming by-election

PETA put up a billboard along Highway 17 to spark discussion.

PETA billboard urges children to go vegan

Giant sign, featuring an image of a cat head attached to the body of a turkey, reads “Kids: If you wouldn’t eat your cat, why eat a turkey?”

PETA put up a billboard along Highway 17 to spark discussion.
Bruce Sheppard.

Missing Brentwood Bay man found

The body of a Central Saanich man who went missing in early summer was found last week

Bruce Sheppard.

Bryson is new CRD chair

Central Saanich mayor has taken on the role of chairperson of the Capital Regional District

Cody Breitenstein powers through the neutral zone during game action against the Victoria Cougars last Friday. Breitenstein was the lone Panthers’ marksman of the night.

Cougars trounce Panthers

The Peninsula Panthers faced off against the Victoria Cougars Dec. 14

Cody Breitenstein powers through the neutral zone during game action against the Victoria Cougars last Friday. Breitenstein was the lone Panthers’ marksman of the night.

Suspect cougar killed on farm

Cat suspected to be the one responsible for local livestock killings

Column: Keep karma in mind for the holidays

Earlier this week I was waiting in line to get my daily caffeine fix at a local coffee shop.

President of Salish Strait Seafoods Ltd. Dan Claxton (right) stands with Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Ida Chong and Brent Edwards from the Nanoose First Nation during the company’s open house on Dec. 7.

New ice plant boosts local seafood business

Salish Straits Seafood set to open flake ice plant in new year

President of Salish Strait Seafoods Ltd. Dan Claxton (right) stands with Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Ida Chong and Brent Edwards from the Nanoose First Nation during the company’s open house on Dec. 7.
Brentwood Bay’s Brendon McAdam was the recipient of the Canadian Para Soccer Association’s Player of the Year award last week.

Saanich Peninsula soccer star named player of the year

Brentwood Bay’s Brendon McAdam recognized by the CSA

Brentwood Bay’s Brendon McAdam was the recipient of the Canadian Para Soccer Association’s Player of the Year award last week.