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Rob House, the principal of Spectrum Community School, is currently on a 500-kilometre ride from Port Hardy to Saanich to raise money for Tour de Rock. As of press time, House had already raised more than $3,500 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Spectrum principal gears up for a cause

Five-day, 500-kilometre trek will raise funds for Tour de Rock

Rob House, the principal of Spectrum Community School, is currently on a 500-kilometre ride from Port Hardy to Saanich to raise money for Tour de Rock. As of press time, House had already raised more than $3,500 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Saanich council approves exemption for electric bikes

Council approves recommendation to restore provincial sales tax exemption for torque-assist electric bicycles

St. Luke’s Players director Dave Hitchcock and executive members at large Neville Owen and Janine Longy are setting the stage for auditions, starting off with the community theatre group’s production of A Murder is Announced.

Curtain rises on new season for St. Luke’s

Auditions will be held Friday and Saturday for A Murder is Announced

St. Luke’s Players director Dave Hitchcock and executive members at large Neville Owen and Janine Longy are setting the stage for auditions, starting off with the community theatre group’s production of A Murder is Announced.
Saanich will undergo a review of its lease agreement with Goward House, following the revelation that the Gordon Head property is the only seniors centre in the district with a lease.

Goward House looks to reopen lease agreement with Saanich

Council informed funding model for Goward House differs from those of other seniors centres

Saanich will undergo a review of its lease agreement with Goward House, following the revelation that the Gordon Head property is the only seniors centre in the district with a lease.
Kenzen Sports Karate coach Richard Mosdell (left) and Canadian National Team assistant coach Kraig Devlin (right), along with members of the club, are excited for the sport’s newfound recognition as an Olympic sport, set to debut at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games.

Saanich karate club excited about sport’s inclusion in 2020

Karate will be included as an Olympic sport at the 2020 Games in Tokyo

Kenzen Sports Karate coach Richard Mosdell (left) and Canadian National Team assistant coach Kraig Devlin (right), along with members of the club, are excited for the sport’s newfound recognition as an Olympic sport, set to debut at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games.

Hog fuel ignites blaze in Saanich

Saanich Fire Department responds to early morning fire at Hilltop Greenhouses on Burnside Road

This year's Art and Music in the Gardens brought dozens of local artists to the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific this past weekend. The two-day event featured a wide variety of vibrant and colourful artwork on display.

Photos from Art and Music in the Gardens

The weekend event filled the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific with bright artwork and soothing music

This year's Art and Music in the Gardens brought dozens of local artists to the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific this past weekend. The two-day event featured a wide variety of vibrant and colourful artwork on display.
Despite the summer heat, Chris Peereboom is keeping local lawns green with paint. The new service of lawn painting uses an organic, plant-based pigment that mixes with water to paint dry, brown lawns, keeping them looking good even in dry weather.

Homefinder: Paint helps brighten up a brown lawn

in the midst of a long, dry summer, Victoria Lawn Painting contends child-friendly product can keep lawn green up to three months

Despite the summer heat, Chris Peereboom is keeping local lawns green with paint. The new service of lawn painting uses an organic, plant-based pigment that mixes with water to paint dry, brown lawns, keeping them looking good even in dry weather.
Kathleen Burton, executive director of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, stands on a half-acre of scorched earth on the south side of the lake. Investigators are still determining the cause of the Saturday afternoon brushfire, which Burton said could have been sparked by something as small as a tossed cigarette butt.

Brush fire threatens habitat at Swan Lake sanctuary

Investigators have yet to determine cause of Saturday afternoon blaze

Kathleen Burton, executive director of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, stands on a half-acre of scorched earth on the south side of the lake. Investigators are still determining the cause of the Saturday afternoon brushfire, which Burton said could have been sparked by something as small as a tossed cigarette butt.

Survey shows opposition to townhouse development

Cadboro Bay Residents Association board does not support Penrhyn Street townhouse complex

Aly White struck gold - and lots of it - at the B.C. Summer Games Special Olympics in July.

Special Olympics’ golden girl

Saanich swimmer snares nine gold medals at B.C. Summer Games Special Olympics

Aly White struck gold - and lots of it - at the B.C. Summer Games Special Olympics in July.
Sgt. John Price, Saanich Police Traffic Safety Unit supervisor, is warning drivers to stay off the road if they’re going to drink this summer as the police step up their CounterAttack program. According to ICBC, the majority of impaired driving accidents occur in the summer months, making it a prime time for more local patrols.

Police turn up the heat on impaired drivers

Long weekend will see CounterAttack roadchecks in Saanich

Sgt. John Price, Saanich Police Traffic Safety Unit supervisor, is warning drivers to stay off the road if they’re going to drink this summer as the police step up their CounterAttack program. According to ICBC, the majority of impaired driving accidents occur in the summer months, making it a prime time for more local patrols.
Alex Burns, a realtor with Remax and Victoria Homes, is trying out 3D tours as a new way to market large estates on Vancouver Island. The tours offer a seamless, 360-degree view of the inside of spacious properties, such as this Brookleigh Road property, which sits on seven acres.

Homefinder: 3D tours give new perspective on real estate

Camera with nine lenses merges all the images together to create a seamless, 360-degree experience

Alex Burns, a realtor with Remax and Victoria Homes, is trying out 3D tours as a new way to market large estates on Vancouver Island. The tours offer a seamless, 360-degree view of the inside of spacious properties, such as this Brookleigh Road property, which sits on seven acres.
From left, Thomas Cotton, Seren Bengtson, Annika Little, Liam Devlin, Alex Thomas and Devon Oneschuk made up this year’s group of youth at the SMUS film camp, in partnership with the Victoria Film Festival. The camp teaches youth about numerous aspects of film production, including writing, directing, filming, acting and editing.

Film camp puts focus on kids

St. Michaels University School and Victoria Film Festival hold weeklong film camp for youth

From left, Thomas Cotton, Seren Bengtson, Annika Little, Liam Devlin, Alex Thomas and Devon Oneschuk made up this year’s group of youth at the SMUS film camp, in partnership with the Victoria Film Festival. The camp teaches youth about numerous aspects of film production, including writing, directing, filming, acting and editing.
Local singer/songwriter Fintan O’Brien is taking centre stage at The Mint in downtown Victoria every Monday night until the end of August.

O’Brien follows in family tradition

Saanich musician plugs into downtown residency, playing Monday nights at The Mint

Local singer/songwriter Fintan O’Brien is taking centre stage at The Mint in downtown Victoria every Monday night until the end of August.
From left, local artists Helen Stewart, Paul Redchurch, Hovey Eyres, Peter N. Van Giesen, Chris Allen and Cadboro Bay Village Business Association community co-ordinator Leanne Allen. Twenty-five artists will be on hand for the Cadboro Bay Festival of Fine Art on Sunday, which promises a wide variety of artwork, including watercolour, acrlyic and oil paintings; photography; sculptures and photorealistic drawings.

Festival draws a variety of artists to Cadboro Bay

Traffic will be re-routed for Sunday's Cadboro Bay Festival of Fine Art

From left, local artists Helen Stewart, Paul Redchurch, Hovey Eyres, Peter N. Van Giesen, Chris Allen and Cadboro Bay Village Business Association community co-ordinator Leanne Allen. Twenty-five artists will be on hand for the Cadboro Bay Festival of Fine Art on Sunday, which promises a wide variety of artwork, including watercolour, acrlyic and oil paintings; photography; sculptures and photorealistic drawings.

Saanich residents seek parking relief

Council asked to restrict parking on streets near UVic to residential only

Gracie Threlfall, 13, shows off her sign based on her favourite musical, Hamilton, from the welding camp held earlier this month at Spectrum Community School. The camp is an initiative by the Canadian Welding Association Foundation in an effort to get more youth to consider welding as a career.

Welding camp introduces kids to metalwork

Students learn about a career in the trades during camp at Spectrum Community School

Gracie Threlfall, 13, shows off her sign based on her favourite musical, Hamilton, from the welding camp held earlier this month at Spectrum Community School. The camp is an initiative by the Canadian Welding Association Foundation in an effort to get more youth to consider welding as a career.
A wave of indecent sexual approaches and acts took place in Gordon Head from July 4 to 11.

More indecent acts reported to Saanich Police

Report Monday the latest of 11 incidents in Gordon Head since July 4

A wave of indecent sexual approaches and acts took place in Gordon Head from July 4 to 11.
The Flying Dutchmen delighted an afternoon audience at Uptown Sunday, as part of the Victoria International Busker Festival.

Photos from the Victoria International Busker Festival

The Flying Dutchmen and John Park delighted a midday audience at Uptown on Sunday with their wild tricks

The Flying Dutchmen delighted an afternoon audience at Uptown Sunday, as part of the Victoria International Busker Festival.