Thomas Eley

ONC operates world-leading observatories in the deep ocean, coastal waters and land of the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic coasts of Canada, and in the Southern Ocean. (Graphic Submitted/ ONC)

Northern Lights affected University of Victoria’s deep sea observatories

Observatories operate in the deep ocean coastal waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic

ONC operates world-leading observatories in the deep ocean, coastal waters and land of the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic coasts of Canada, and in the Southern Ocean. (Graphic Submitted/ ONC)
Anthony is desperately trying to get Ronin one-to-one to support for his complex needs. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)

Plethora of problems for B.C. families with children of complex needs

Families can claim up to $22,000, but it’s not enough

Anthony is desperately trying to get Ronin one-to-one to support for his complex needs. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)
The opening of the VNFC Monique Gray Smith, a VNFC board member, said that the new primary care centre will bring more equitable healthcare to Indigenous communities. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)

New Indigenous primary care centre opens in Victoria

The Ministry of Health has approved approximately $2 million in annual funding

The opening of the VNFC Monique Gray Smith, a VNFC board member, said that the new primary care centre will bring more equitable healthcare to Indigenous communities. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)
The BC Community Bat Program is looking for night owl volunteers to spend time at dusk tallying bats at maternity roosts in the area for the annual count. (BC Community Bat Program photo)

Go bonkers for bats during B.C.’s annual count

In 2023, volunteers counted 888 bats at 274 maternity roost sites

The BC Community Bat Program is looking for night owl volunteers to spend time at dusk tallying bats at maternity roosts in the area for the annual count. (BC Community Bat Program photo)
Only two per cent of people in the marine industry are women, according to Kamila Calko, founder of Starlight. The community platform and adovacy group was launched Saturday. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)

SeaLight initiative wants to make waves in B.C.’s marine industry for women

Only two per cent of the people working in the marine industry are female

Only two per cent of people in the marine industry are women, according to Kamila Calko, founder of Starlight. The community platform and adovacy group was launched Saturday. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)
The rebate offered by Saanich included a basic rebate of $350 and one for low-income households who could receive $1,600. (Photo Submitted/District of Saanich)

UBC researchers find e-bike initiative drives drop in greenhouse gas emissions

Participants in Saanich study said they reduced their weekly car travel by 48 kilometres

The rebate offered by Saanich included a basic rebate of $350 and one for low-income households who could receive $1,600. (Photo Submitted/District of Saanich)
This 1,005-square-foot, two bedroom, two bathroom home in Sooke is one of the grand prizes options in the B.C. Children���s Hospital lottery that the Victoria resident will get to choose from. The prize package includes a boat, car, plus $1-million in cash. (Photos by Lauren Kief Photography)

Victoria resident wins grand prize in BC Children’s Hospital Choice Lottery

A Cumberland resident also won more than $1.2 million from the 50/50 draw

This 1,005-square-foot, two bedroom, two bathroom home in Sooke is one of the grand prizes options in the B.C. Children���s Hospital lottery that the Victoria resident will get to choose from. The prize package includes a boat, car, plus $1-million in cash. (Photos by Lauren Kief Photography)
The BC Sports Hall of Fame unveiled a new Indigenous sports gallery on April 15. Alex Nelson was one of the athletes whose accomplishments were on display. (Courtsey of BC Sports Hall of Fame)

‘It was freedom’: Victoria man features in new B.C. Indigenous Sport Gallery

He started playing when he was 5 years old

The BC Sports Hall of Fame unveiled a new Indigenous sports gallery on April 15. Alex Nelson was one of the athletes whose accomplishments were on display. (Courtsey of BC Sports Hall of Fame)
BC Housing and Cool Aid Society said they are aware of the problems at Tally Ho and that residents will be moving to the new Crosstown development that will add 102 affordable apartments to the site, plus 52 new homes. (Provided by Cool Aid Society)

B.C. Conservative leader warns of toxic fumes at supportive housing site

BC Housing says Cool Aid Society has been working on mitigation strategies since last fall

BC Housing and Cool Aid Society said they are aware of the problems at Tally Ho and that residents will be moving to the new Crosstown development that will add 102 affordable apartments to the site, plus 52 new homes. (Provided by Cool Aid Society)
Richard Neil was arrested as part of Project Woodland on March 3 in Ontario for historical sexual assault allegations against children. Neil was released on bail and will return to Vancouver Island. (Peel Regional Police)

Vancouver Island man accused of 20 historical sexual assaults in Ontario

The investigation was a part of Project Woodland; police believe there may be additional victims

Richard Neil was arrested as part of Project Woodland on March 3 in Ontario for historical sexual assault allegations against children. Neil was released on bail and will return to Vancouver Island. (Peel Regional Police)
(Stock image/Metro Creative Connection)

100 men in B.C. expected to be diagnosed with testicular cancer each year

April is Testicular Cancer Month and a B.C. researcher is reminding people to be proactive

(Stock image/Metro Creative Connection)
The housing and doctor shortage is being blamed on immigration, Shelly D’Mello, CEO of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria, says this is misleading and has negative impacts on recent arrivals. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Immigrants are assets, not liabilities, says B.C. advocacy group

Immigrants bring education, work experience, and additional tax revenues: inter-cultural association

The housing and doctor shortage is being blamed on immigration, Shelly D’Mello, CEO of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria, says this is misleading and has negative impacts on recent arrivals. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Olive, an 11-year old border collie, is the BC SCPA oldest resident. She has only been there for a week. But unlike puppies and kittens, older dogs and cats can have a harder time getting adopted. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)

B.C.’s senior furry friends need your love too: SPCA

Older animals can stay at the SPCA for weeks or months waiting for their forever home

Olive, an 11-year old border collie, is the BC SCPA oldest resident. She has only been there for a week. But unlike puppies and kittens, older dogs and cats can have a harder time getting adopted. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)
Emerson, a two-year-old elephant seal, will undergo a ‘catastrophic moult’ where he will shed most of his skin over a six-week period. (Facebook/ Eli Katz)

Greater Victoria welcomes juvenile elephant seal

People walking their dogs are advised to be cautious around Emerson

Emerson, a two-year-old elephant seal, will undergo a ‘catastrophic moult’ where he will shed most of his skin over a six-week period. (Facebook/ Eli Katz)
The Hawaii Mars will arrive at its new home, BC Aviation Museum in North Saanich, in October 2024. (SUSIE QUINN / Alberni Valley News)

Martin Mars finds new home at North Saanich’s BC Aviation Museum

The B.C. government provided a $250,000 grant for the plane to ‘protect and preserve’ it

The Hawaii Mars will arrive at its new home, BC Aviation Museum in North Saanich, in October 2024. (SUSIE QUINN / Alberni Valley News)
West Shore RCMP officers arrested a 36-year-old Nanaimo man on March 27 for indecent exposure at the Six Mile Road bridge. (Black Press Media file photo)

Nanaimo man arrested twice in 3 days for exposing himself in Greater Victoria

The man was found to have an outstanding warrant for a similar offence in Burnaby

West Shore RCMP officers arrested a 36-year-old Nanaimo man on March 27 for indecent exposure at the Six Mile Road bridge. (Black Press Media file photo)
Trolls, both foreign and domestic, cause misinformation and panic to flood the internet, according to Brandon Laur, CEO of White Hatter, an internet safety and digital literacy education specialist company. (Black Press Media file photo)

Trolls are trolls, foreign or domestic says B.C. internet safety specialist

Checking account histories, establishing forum guidelines can help

Trolls, both foreign and domestic, cause misinformation and panic to flood the internet, according to Brandon Laur, CEO of White Hatter, an internet safety and digital literacy education specialist company. (Black Press Media file photo)
Anthony and Ronin Cianflone are desperately trying to get extra funding so Ronin can have one-to-one to support for his complex needs. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)

Lack of autism funding leaves B.C. man and his son in a lurch

Number of children diagnosed with autism has consistently increased since 2008

Anthony and Ronin Cianflone are desperately trying to get extra funding so Ronin can have one-to-one to support for his complex needs. (News Staff/ Thomas Eley)
Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team head coach Jack Hanratty will leave the team after the 2024 Summer Olympics after taking on the role in October 2021 as interim coach. (Black Press Media file photo)

Canada’s women’s rugby head coach moving on after Paris Olympics

Jack Hanratty’s tenure as head coach of the Vancouver Island-based squad began in October 2021

Canada’s Women’s Sevens Team head coach Jack Hanratty will leave the team after the 2024 Summer Olympics after taking on the role in October 2021 as interim coach. (Black Press Media file photo)
Two puppies wait outside Our Place on Pandora Avenue to receive their shots from Vets for Pets, a free veterinary clinic held every second Sunday of each month. (Vets for Pets/Facebook)

Free vet clinic saves thousands of pets for the unhoused in B.C.’s capital

Vets for Pets Victoria provides essential health care for furry companions of those in need

Two puppies wait outside Our Place on Pandora Avenue to receive their shots from Vets for Pets, a free veterinary clinic held every second Sunday of each month. (Vets for Pets/Facebook)