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The new train station at Heritage Acres will add a new dimension to the popular attraction at the historical site. (photo Tim Collins)

A special lady’s gift leads to new station at Heritage Acres

Station will be named for long time volunteer

The new train station at Heritage Acres will add a new dimension to the popular attraction at the historical site. (photo Tim Collins)
An artist’s depiction of the new Dominion Brook Bridge will soon become a reality. (contributed)An artist’s depiction of the new Dominion Brook Bridge will soon become a reality. (contributed)

Dominion Brook Park bridge relies on the skill of craftsment

New bridge will use no cement or mortar

An artist’s depiction of the new Dominion Brook Bridge will soon become a reality. (contributed)An artist’s depiction of the new Dominion Brook Bridge will soon become a reality. (contributed)
Bed racers compete in the charity event in full costume as they push a hospital bed down Beacon Ave. in Sidney (photo Nuttycake.com)

Bed racers set to run down Beacon Ave.

Charity event will raise funds for Youth Clinic

Bed racers compete in the charity event in full costume as they push a hospital bed down Beacon Ave. in Sidney (photo Nuttycake.com)
Via Choralis is a mixed voice community chamber choir. (Contributed)

New concert series for Peninsula choral fans

Via Choralis offers music for fun or inspiration

Via Choralis is a mixed voice community chamber choir. (Contributed)
Maggie Smith displays the picture she drew for Mayor Steve Price. The picture was delivered, along with a letter asking for a Rainbow Crosswalk to be installed on Beacon Ave. in Sidney. (photo contributed)

Rainbow crosswalk requested for Sidney

Mother/daughter art project takes on deeper meaning

Maggie Smith displays the picture she drew for Mayor Steve Price. The picture was delivered, along with a letter asking for a Rainbow Crosswalk to be installed on Beacon Ave. in Sidney. (photo contributed)
The proposed six-storey development for the old Sidney fire hall site. (Praxis Architects/Chris Foyd)The proposed six-storey development for the old Sidney fire hall site. (Praxis Architects/Chris Foyd)

Development at Fire Hall site lurches forward

Concerns remain regarding parking and character of project

The proposed six-storey development for the old Sidney fire hall site. (Praxis Architects/Chris Foyd)The proposed six-storey development for the old Sidney fire hall site. (Praxis Architects/Chris Foyd)
Commanding officer Travis Chapman is thrilled to have the first of the Cyclone CH-148’s finally in place with 433 Squadron. (photo Tim Collins)

First long-awaited Cyclone lands near Victoria airport

Military helicopter first of nine to come to Saanich Peninsula base

Commanding officer Travis Chapman is thrilled to have the first of the Cyclone CH-148’s finally in place with 433 Squadron. (photo Tim Collins)
This June 2018 photo provided by Tilray shows their subsidiary High Park Farms facility, a 13 acre greenhouse, in Enniskillen, Canada. (Tilray via AP)

Central Saanich pot farm now on hold

A smokescreen for opposition to legal pot, say some critics

This June 2018 photo provided by Tilray shows their subsidiary High Park Farms facility, a 13 acre greenhouse, in Enniskillen, Canada. (Tilray via AP)
Pilot Alex Chatwin is seated in the cockpit of the new CH-148 Cyclone. (photo Tim Collins)

New navy helicopter arrives at Sidney base

Cyclone helicopter was long-awaited, but generations ahead

Pilot Alex Chatwin is seated in the cockpit of the new CH-148 Cyclone. (photo Tim Collins)
One of the 1990’s most beloved family movies, The Sandlot has become a cult classic. The film will be screened, free of charge, on Saturday, August 18. (photo supplied)

Free film offers family fun

Coming of age film will be screened under the stars

One of the 1990’s most beloved family movies, The Sandlot has become a cult classic. The film will be screened, free of charge, on Saturday, August 18. (photo supplied)
The Rev. Dr. Brett Cane from Saanichton performs a blessing for a pair of pups during 2017’s Blessing of the Animals. (File photo)

Blessing for furry friends

Outdoor service starts at 2 p.m.

The Rev. Dr. Brett Cane from Saanichton performs a blessing for a pair of pups during 2017’s Blessing of the Animals. (File photo)
Jason Gowen admires some of the mushrooms found on a foraging outing. He warns that it’s important that people seek some help in identifying which mushrooms are safe to eat. (photo contributed)

Foraging like a treasure hunt

Instruction key to avoiding poisonous plants and seafood

Jason Gowen admires some of the mushrooms found on a foraging outing. He warns that it’s important that people seek some help in identifying which mushrooms are safe to eat. (photo contributed)
Staff at the IDC day care, from left, Meridith Barwick, Rhiley Money, Maxwell Pfeifle pose with some of the children (L to R: Maxwell Remington, Marcus Lawrence, Finn Pfeifle, Wuinn Johnson, Wyatt Beintema) who now enjoy a cool, fun atmosphere in the Centre’s play room. (Tim Collins/News Staff)

Donation cools kids

Local business gives generous gift

Staff at the IDC day care, from left, Meridith Barwick, Rhiley Money, Maxwell Pfeifle pose with some of the children (L to R: Maxwell Remington, Marcus Lawrence, Finn Pfeifle, Wuinn Johnson, Wyatt Beintema) who now enjoy a cool, fun atmosphere in the Centre’s play room. (Tim Collins/News Staff)
Cristina Mittermeier has returned home for a special presentation at the Mary Winspear Centre. (Photo SeaLegacy)

Photographer comes home

Founder of SeaLegacy shares her love of the world's oceans

Cristina Mittermeier has returned home for a special presentation at the Mary Winspear Centre. (Photo SeaLegacy)
Twenty-five cents from the sale of every bottle of Phillips Soda Works soft drinks will be donated to the United Way. (photo contributed)

Fizzy favourites fund charity

Phillips program raises cash for United Way

Twenty-five cents from the sale of every bottle of Phillips Soda Works soft drinks will be donated to the United Way. (photo contributed)
J-35, one of the last remaining southern resident killer whales, carried her dead calf for hundreds of miles in an apparent expression of grief. (Photo by Michael Weiss, Center for Whale Research )

Grieving orca should inspire more than momentary sympathy

Action needed to help resident orcas to survive

J-35, one of the last remaining southern resident killer whales, carried her dead calf for hundreds of miles in an apparent expression of grief. (Photo by Michael Weiss, Center for Whale Research )
Water testing done by the live-aboard boat owners in Brentwood Bay indicates a land based source for bacterial contamination.

A matter of class based resentment, say boat owners

Central Saanich moves to gain License of Occupancy to control live-aboard boats

Water testing done by the live-aboard boat owners in Brentwood Bay indicates a land based source for bacterial contamination.
A postal worker is helped into an ambulance after being attacked by a dog in the 2400-block of Hamiota Street. (photo Tim Collins)

Postal worker suffers dog attack

Attack occurred as worker was making delivery

A postal worker is helped into an ambulance after being attacked by a dog in the 2400-block of Hamiota Street. (photo Tim Collins)
Michael Elliott and Dr. Alexandra (Sasha) Kovacs join UVic’s Department of Theatre in the fall. (Submitted)

Two world-class artists and scholars join UVic faculty

Theatre historian and voice professor welcomed to Department of Theatre

Michael Elliott and Dr. Alexandra (Sasha) Kovacs join UVic’s Department of Theatre in the fall. (Submitted)
Planned improvements to the Swartz Bay Ferry terminal will make the wait more comfortable, but won’t start until the early 2020s. (Hugo Wong/News Staff)

Ferry terminals to see improvements

Seaspan expanding, Swartz Bay set for overhaul

Planned improvements to the Swartz Bay Ferry terminal will make the wait more comfortable, but won’t start until the early 2020s. (Hugo Wong/News Staff)