Kyle Wells

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Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard plugs in one of the district’s electric vehicles at a charging station outside municipal hall, with sustainability co-ordinator Mark Boysen. The district is being recognized for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Cutting emissions, cutting costs at Saanich municipal hall

Saanich squeezes savings from all corners of its operations

Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard plugs in one of the district’s electric vehicles at a charging station outside municipal hall, with sustainability co-ordinator Mark Boysen. The district is being recognized for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Saanich search and rescue finds horse rider

Saanich Search and Rescue located a young woman in Mount Douglas park Sunday afternoon, after a horse was found without a rider.

Veteran Saanich performer Mariah McDonald, 12, is playing Little Orphan Annie in the Victoria Operatic Society's production 'Annie.'

Young Saanich actress hits the main stage in Annie

Mariah McDonald, 12, is quickly becoming a notable child actor in Victoria's theatre scene

Veteran Saanich performer Mariah McDonald, 12, is playing Little Orphan Annie in the Victoria Operatic Society's production 'Annie.'

Man arrested for theft of poppy donation box

Police say investigation continues into female co-conspirator

Saanich man wins the big one

Morgan Harker knows he is one lucky man as he steps forward as the $25 million winner on the B.C. Lottery Corporation's Lotto Max.

Greater Victoria YMCA-YWCA CEO Jennie Edgecombe and View Royal Mayor Graham Hill announce a new satellite 'Y' to be built at the Eagle Creek Village development, bringing 36 new daycare spaces to the area, along with employment and volunteer opportunities.

YMCA-YWCA announces View Royal facility

Satellite "Y" will be part of Eagle Creek Village development and will provide 36 new daycare spaces

Greater Victoria YMCA-YWCA CEO Jennie Edgecombe and View Royal Mayor Graham Hill announce a new satellite 'Y' to be built at the Eagle Creek Village development, bringing 36 new daycare spaces to the area, along with employment and volunteer opportunities.
Downsizing Diva owner Cathy Haynes found herself called a moving company by WorkSafeBC, a large added expense, but she convinced the workplace regulator to explore creating a new classifcation for her business.

Saanich business spurs new move for WorkSafeBC

A Saanich business owner’s determination to bring about change could result in a revision to how WorkSafeBC classifies certain businesses.

Downsizing Diva owner Cathy Haynes found herself called a moving company by WorkSafeBC, a large added expense, but she convinced the workplace regulator to explore creating a new classifcation for her business.
Mount Douglas Park Society president Darrell Wick uses the group's newly released sound map of the park to find the quietest area of the park. The group found the north-west corner of the park is the area most free of manmade noise.

Locating peace and quiet in Mount Doug park

The Mount Douglas Park Society has produced a map of the park that shows where it's noisy from traffic and where sounds of nature prevail

Mount Douglas Park Society president Darrell Wick uses the group's newly released sound map of the park to find the quietest area of the park. The group found the north-west corner of the park is the area most free of manmade noise.
Cyclist crosses Shelbourne Street just south of McKenzie Avenue. Saanich is seeking public input on its long-awaited Shelbourne Valley Action Plan, the long-term vision of how to structure transportation and land use between Hillside and Gordon Head.

A wider, safer Shelbourne? Perhaps in 30 years

Saanich rolls out plan that keeps four lanes of traffic on Shelbourne; routes cyclists to Cedar Hill Road

Cyclist crosses Shelbourne Street just south of McKenzie Avenue. Saanich is seeking public input on its long-awaited Shelbourne Valley Action Plan, the long-term vision of how to structure transportation and land use between Hillside and Gordon Head.

Multi-vehicle crash backs up Colwood Crawl

No injuries in seven-vehicle accident on Trans-Canada Highway near Helmcken Rd. overpass.

Cops put scare into Halloween partiers

Increased police presence throughout Greater Victoria region the primary tactic for safe fun

Langford’s new ambulance station drops to one car

Paramedics in Greater Victoria will now report to this central station and will then be assigned to an area based on need.

Victoria’s’s music scene held back by lack of venues

Victoria has plenty of talent but few places to play, say bands

Saanich church members reject cell tower proposal

Residents' protest helps sway voters on cell tower issue

Dan Matthews and his company Ecoasis Developments LLP have purchased Bear Mountain. Matthews, who has family history in Langford, said all staff will be kept on and he will be consulting with all stakeholders on the future direction for the development.

Bear Mountain finds a new owner [Updated]

Bear Mountain is set to enter into a new chapter of its so-far storied history after finding a buyer in B.C.-based Ecoasis Developments LLP.

Dan Matthews and his company Ecoasis Developments LLP have purchased Bear Mountain. Matthews, who has family history in Langford, said all staff will be kept on and he will be consulting with all stakeholders on the future direction for the development.
Mitzi Dean, left, and child and youth counsellor Mia Bially encourage West Shore residents to join them for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon.

West Shore non-profit builds Victoria Marathon team

Colwood’s Pacific Centre Family Services Association celebrates 45 years with run in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon

Mitzi Dean, left, and child and youth counsellor Mia Bially encourage West Shore residents to join them for the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon.
Langford teen Chelsea Weigel has been missing since Aug. 30 and West Shore RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating her.

17-year-old Langford teen still missing

Chelsea Weigel, 17, is described as five feet five inches tall, about 160 pounds, with very short dark brown or black hair

Langford teen Chelsea Weigel has been missing since Aug. 30 and West Shore RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating her.

Malahat Marauder hunts stolen fox pelt

Malahat Marauders Historic Re-enactment Association member loaned item for display at Luxton Fair where it was stolen

Sept. 18, 2013 RCMP issued a warning about another possible escape from William Head Institution, Sept. 18. The inmate was located within the Metchosin institution.

UPDATE: Metchosin inmate never left William Head institution

A missing prisoner was caught by RCMP at William Head about two hours of searching.

Sept. 18, 2013 RCMP issued a warning about another possible escape from William Head Institution, Sept. 18. The inmate was located within the Metchosin institution.

Hospitality works both ways with Bear Mountain golf tournament

The B.C. Hospitality Foundation is hosting its first Memorial Golf Tournament to raise money to support people in the hospitality industry.