Natalie North

This medallion features a golden half-soccer ball on one side, left, and an inscription on the other (above) which reads: “Won by S.F.C. Saanich Fair Oct 5th 1912 W.J. Apps.” Judith Beeby of Northamptonshire, England has turned to Saanich News readers for details on the medallion, given to her by her grandmother.

British woman enlists Saanich News readers to help with medallion mystery

An English woman has traced the roots of a century-old family heirloom back to Saanich

This medallion features a golden half-soccer ball on one side, left, and an inscription on the other (above) which reads: “Won by S.F.C. Saanich Fair Oct 5th 1912 W.J. Apps.” Judith Beeby of Northamptonshire, England has turned to Saanich News readers for details on the medallion, given to her by her grandmother.

Report cards will go home next week

Little disciplinary action can be taken against teachers who defy order and volunteer their time

Updated: Teachers to withdraw from extra curricular activities, write report cards

Overwhelming majority of B.C. teachers voted in favour of full withdraw from extracurricular activities.

Saanich recognized for early efforts to prevent violence

Municipality was first to support transition house

St. Michaels University School rugby player Jeff Nishima-Miller prepares for contact with the Gulf Islands’ Alex Graham during the Vancouver Island seven-a-side tournament at Centennial Stadium on Friday. Private schools such as SMUS won’t be affected by this week’s teachers’ vote, but public schools could soon be facing a coaching crunch.

Teacher strike could affect high school grad, sports and drama this spring

Voluntary extracurricular activities cancelled in Saanich district, no word in Victoria expected until Friday

St. Michaels University School rugby player Jeff Nishima-Miller prepares for contact with the Gulf Islands’ Alex Graham during the Vancouver Island seven-a-side tournament at Centennial Stadium on Friday. Private schools such as SMUS won’t be affected by this week’s teachers’ vote, but public schools could soon be facing a coaching crunch.
Jacques Marc, explorations director of the Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia.

Shipwreck mystery lurks in the depths of Cadboro Bay

Two people who died were believed to have locked themselves in a cabin to save the large sums of money they held.

Jacques Marc, explorations director of the Underwater Archaeological Society of British Columbia.
Rev. Michael Caveney, left, Irene Feir and David Sinclair display a tartan in St. Aidan’s United Church. Feir is secretary of the Victoria Joint Scottish Council, which Sinclair chairs. The church will host a Kirkin’ ’O the Tartan, or blessing of the tartan, ceremony this weekend.

Annual blessing of the tartan set for Sunday

Wear a tartan and celebrate Scottish culture, starting at 10 a.m. at St. Aidan’s United Church, 3703 St. Aidan’s St. in Gordon Head.

Rev. Michael Caveney, left, Irene Feir and David Sinclair display a tartan in St. Aidan’s United Church. Feir is secretary of the Victoria Joint Scottish Council, which Sinclair chairs. The church will host a Kirkin’ ’O the Tartan, or blessing of the tartan, ceremony this weekend.

Young Vancouver Island scientists show and tell at UVic

University of Victoria hosts students for 50th annual Vancouver Island regional science fair

Vicky Helmink, 23, holds her Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, which marks the Queen’s 60 years on the throne, and is given to Canadians who have made significant contributions or achievements.

Young scribe enabled disabled vet to attain his master’s degree

Exposure to chemical radiation during his service with the Canadian Forces in Bosnia and Croatia left his hands burning from the inside out

Vicky Helmink, 23, holds her Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, which marks the Queen’s 60 years on the throne, and is given to Canadians who have made significant contributions or achievements.
Oak Bay’s Trial Island lighthouse will continue to shine, thanks to a government decision not to de-staff the structure.

Feds agree not to de-staff lighthouses

Fate of those already de-staffed remains unknown

Oak Bay’s Trial Island lighthouse will continue to shine, thanks to a government decision not to de-staff the structure.

Transit plans to expand service to UVic

Currently, UVic can accommodate 51 buses headed to campus during the Monday to Friday peak time between 8 and 9 a.m.

Camosun to lose estimated 15 to 20 jobs; UVic cuts costs by 1.5 per cent

Provincial funding to UVic and Camosun hasn’t increased, creating inflationary pressures on both institutions.

Ian McDougall, with his wife Barb, has created an emergency relief fund for fine arts students.

Jazz legend founds emergency fund for students

Ian McDougall’s latest recording to benefit those in fine arts

Ian McDougall, with his wife Barb, has created an emergency relief fund for fine arts students.

Hampshire neighbours band together

Residents near Oak Bay Lodge set sights on development, traffic issues

Oak Bay News assists in return of family heirlooms

Family treasures, mistakenly taken from outside a Monterey Avenue home on March 15 have been returned

Wild ARC wildlife rehabilitator Louise Dykslag holds an owl she is about to release on Mountjoy Avenue. The owl was found in the neighbourhood badly injured. Wild ARC nursed the bird back to health and then released it back into its old territory.

Owl rescue and reunion in Oak Bay

One couple’s urban wildlife adventure sees happy ending thanks to Wild ARC

Wild ARC wildlife rehabilitator Louise Dykslag holds an owl she is about to release on Mountjoy Avenue. The owl was found in the neighbourhood badly injured. Wild ARC nursed the bird back to health and then released it back into its old territory.
University of Victoria Student Society Director of Finance and Operation Dylan Sherlock cheers B.C. Transit’s decision to restore 7,000 hours of service back into the system.

Students applaud B.C. Transit decision to restore service hours

Fewer students will be left behind en route to UVic and Camosun

University of Victoria Student Society Director of Finance and Operation Dylan Sherlock cheers B.C. Transit’s decision to restore 7,000 hours of service back into the system.

High school slam poetry championships go downtown

The third annual high school poetry slam championships, Victorious Voices, is moving into the Victoria Event Centre

Oak Bay Council candidate campaign contributions revealed

Unsuccessful mayoral candidate had biggest budget

Henderson expansion grant approved

Small rec initiatives around region receive funding boost