Jacob Zinn

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Camptastic co-ordinator Nathan Purcell strikes a pose with (from left) Madeleine, Nolan, Rahim, Mady and Reed to celebrate Sodexo’s Feeding Our Future initiative, which prepares bag lunches to kids at summer camps across the country. Locally, a team of volunteers makes 6,000 meals over the course of six weeks that provide nutrition for free to the youth.

Lunch program fuels kids at summer camp

Feeding Our Future will put together thousands of meals in Saanich for underprivileged kids at summer camp

Camptastic co-ordinator Nathan Purcell strikes a pose with (from left) Madeleine, Nolan, Rahim, Mady and Reed to celebrate Sodexo’s Feeding Our Future initiative, which prepares bag lunches to kids at summer camps across the country. Locally, a team of volunteers makes 6,000 meals over the course of six weeks that provide nutrition for free to the youth.
Arts Calibre Academy teacher Amanda McAlpine and principal Sandra Walton, with Walton’s daughters Charlotte Walton-Forget, 9, and Cassandra Walton-Forget, 11, stand with what’s left of their pile of mulch outside the independent school’s new home at Gordon Head United Church.

Theft strikes sour note with independent school

Mulch stolen from Arts Calibre Academy at Gordon Head United Church

Arts Calibre Academy teacher Amanda McAlpine and principal Sandra Walton, with Walton’s daughters Charlotte Walton-Forget, 9, and Cassandra Walton-Forget, 11, stand with what’s left of their pile of mulch outside the independent school’s new home at Gordon Head United Church.
Saanich filmmaker Helena Thom, centre, looks over footage with her partner, co-director and producer Anthony Epp, left.

Saanich filmmaker a finalist in web contest

The Quiet Canadians, an action drama by Saanich director and producer Helena Thom and her partner Anthony Epp

Saanich filmmaker Helena Thom, centre, looks over footage with her partner, co-director and producer Anthony Epp, left.

Saanich OKs review of 2014 tree bylaw

Sections of the 2014 Saanich tree bylaw will be reviewed for upgrades, said Coun. Judy Brownoff

Though not officially released in Canada,the Pokemon Go craze has reached Saanich, and reporter Jacob Zinn is the right generation to explain this strange phenomenon.

Pokémania is back! Bridging the generational divide between Pokémon Go

The Pokémon Go craze has reached Saanich and reporter Jacob Zinn is of the right generation to translate this curious phenomenon

Though not officially released in Canada,the Pokemon Go craze has reached Saanich, and reporter Jacob Zinn is the right generation to explain this strange phenomenon.
Save the geese Environmental activists unfurl a banner reading “Stop Killing Wildlife” on the Galloping Goose Trail above Highway 1 during rush hour on Monday, protesting the recent culling of 484 geese in Parksville. The demonstration was hosted by members of the Animal Alliance Environment Voters, who argue that there is no need for the use of lethal methods of geese mitigation.

Switch bridge banner commemorates 484 geese

Environmental activists unfurl a banner reading “Stop Killing Wildlife” on the Galloping

Save the geese Environmental activists unfurl a banner reading “Stop Killing Wildlife” on the Galloping Goose Trail above Highway 1 during rush hour on Monday, protesting the recent culling of 484 geese in Parksville. The demonstration was hosted by members of the Animal Alliance Environment Voters, who argue that there is no need for the use of lethal methods of geese mitigation.

Saanich firefighters to carry overdose drug

Saanich firefighters now being equipped and trained with Naloxone, an overdose-reversing medication

Jacob Zinn/News Staff Fig Deli owner Yasser Youssef has been providing Syrian refugees with baskets of “Syrian maple syrup” and foods from their home countries to make them feel at home on Vancouver Island. Word of his generosity led to a partnership with the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria, which has proposed an integration program to the provincial government.

Saanich’s Fig Deli reaching out to refugees with a taste of home

Fig Deli is preparing baskets for Syrian refugee filled with foods from their home country such (olive oil, baladi bread and more)

Jacob Zinn/News Staff Fig Deli owner Yasser Youssef has been providing Syrian refugees with baskets of “Syrian maple syrup” and foods from their home countries to make them feel at home on Vancouver Island. Word of his generosity led to a partnership with the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria, which has proposed an integration program to the provincial government.
After more than 125,000 votes, Torquay Elementary has won $100,000 toward new playround equipment from the BCAA Play Here contest. Both Torquay and the Lillooet Rec Centre are receiving six-figure grand prizes following a heated month of neck-and-neck community voting.

Torquay Elementary wins $100k toward new playground

Both Torquay and Lillooet to receive $100k grand prizes

After more than 125,000 votes, Torquay Elementary has won $100,000 toward new playround equipment from the BCAA Play Here contest. Both Torquay and the Lillooet Rec Centre are receiving six-figure grand prizes following a heated month of neck-and-neck community voting.
The Victoria HarbourCats are heading to the playoffs, following a two-game shutout against the Cowlitz Black Bears.

Victoria HarbourCats playoff-bound

HarbourCats gearing up for playoffs following doubleheader shutout

The Victoria HarbourCats are heading to the playoffs, following a two-game shutout against the Cowlitz Black Bears.
Retired Sgt. Tom Green received the Colonel Commandant’s Commendation Tuesday for his actions following a tragic mishap during a live firing exercise in 1963. A defective fuse prematurely exploded at the muzzle of Green’s 105mm howitzer, but despite receiving a head wound from a shell fragment, Green tended to other injured soldiers before seeking medical attention for himself.

Saanich vet honoured for actions

Retired Sgt. Tom Green injured during mishap at 1963 live firing exercise

Retired Sgt. Tom Green received the Colonel Commandant’s Commendation Tuesday for his actions following a tragic mishap during a live firing exercise in 1963. A defective fuse prematurely exploded at the muzzle of Green’s 105mm howitzer, but despite receiving a head wound from a shell fragment, Green tended to other injured soldiers before seeking medical attention for himself.
Sophie Chu and Esha Patel use electrical invention kits during St. Margaret’s Maker Day workshop. The girls-only school is hosting a new coding camp, in partnership with Science Venture and Girls Learning Code, to introduce girls from Grades 3 to 6 to app design and programming languages.

Girls-only coding camp builds confidence

St. Margaret’s provides camps dealing with computer science to girls in Grades 3-6

Sophie Chu and Esha Patel use electrical invention kits during St. Margaret’s Maker Day workshop. The girls-only school is hosting a new coding camp, in partnership with Science Venture and Girls Learning Code, to introduce girls from Grades 3 to 6 to app design and programming languages.
The Stages Dance Company is currently in Cuba for a whirlwind eight-day trip, doing joint performances with local dance groups, as well as dancing at the Canadian Embassy on Canada Day. The trip aims to show students the Caribbean country’s rich dance history as well as teach them the importance of humanitarian work as they bring supplies to low-income families.

Dance company’s tour features Caribbean flavour

Stages Dance Company perform at Canadian Embassy in Cuba for Canada Day celebrations

The Stages Dance Company is currently in Cuba for a whirlwind eight-day trip, doing joint performances with local dance groups, as well as dancing at the Canadian Embassy on Canada Day. The trip aims to show students the Caribbean country’s rich dance history as well as teach them the importance of humanitarian work as they bring supplies to low-income families.
It’s going to be a busy July! Tanis Danyluk, office and program manager at Braefoot, is readying for the community assocation’s 30 Days for 30 Years celebration, putting on 30 events from July 2 to 31. The events are open to the public and serve as a “thank you” for keeping Braefoot going for three decades.

Braefoot celebrating 30 years over 30 days

A month of activities for the whole family will mark the anniversary of the Braefoot Community Association

It’s going to be a busy July! Tanis Danyluk, office and program manager at Braefoot, is readying for the community assocation’s 30 Days for 30 Years celebration, putting on 30 events from July 2 to 31. The events are open to the public and serve as a “thank you” for keeping Braefoot going for three decades.
The Watoto Children’s Choir is nearing the end of its six-month tour, and Saanich is one of the last stops. The choir is set to perform its new show Oh What Love! on July 5 and 6 at Victoria Christian Reformed Church and Lambrick Park Church, offering a unique, electronic take on the choir’s worship songs.

Watoto Children’s Choir brings new show to Saanich churches

Group of 18 Ugandan orphans perform July 5 and 6 at Victoria Christian Reformed Church and Lambrick Park Church

The Watoto Children’s Choir is nearing the end of its six-month tour, and Saanich is one of the last stops. The choir is set to perform its new show Oh What Love! on July 5 and 6 at Victoria Christian Reformed Church and Lambrick Park Church, offering a unique, electronic take on the choir’s worship songs.
Gordon Head middle school principal Brent Kelly is retiring from his post after 37 years in the district, 32 of which were in Gordon Head. Kelly has left a lasting impact on the school and the community, and said he will greatly miss the relationships he’s built with staff, students and parents.

Final bell sounds for Gordon Head principal

Brent Kelly retiring following 37-year career with school district

Gordon Head middle school principal Brent Kelly is retiring from his post after 37 years in the district, 32 of which were in Gordon Head. Kelly has left a lasting impact on the school and the community, and said he will greatly miss the relationships he’s built with staff, students and parents.
Reynolds senior Rebecca Hansen is one of 50 recipients from across Canada of the Schulich Leaders Scholarship, a prestigious full ride offered to high school students pursuing STEM fields. Hansen will receive $60,000 to study marine biology at the University of Victoria starting this fall.

Scholarship sends Reynolds student off the deep end

Rebecca Hansen will use $60,000 Schulich Leaders scholarship to study marine biology at UVic

Reynolds senior Rebecca Hansen is one of 50 recipients from across Canada of the Schulich Leaders Scholarship, a prestigious full ride offered to high school students pursuing STEM fields. Hansen will receive $60,000 to study marine biology at the University of Victoria starting this fall.
From left, VOCYL members Kim Scott, Erin Water Chief and Nick Farrell present to a Grade 6 class at Cedar Hill middle school. The youth leadership program teaches middle school students to be more inclusive of their classmates and create an atmosphere of belonging among their peers.

Program provides lesson on the importance of inclusion

Victoria Opportunities for Community Youth Leadership visits Saanich middle schools

From left, VOCYL members Kim Scott, Erin Water Chief and Nick Farrell present to a Grade 6 class at Cedar Hill middle school. The youth leadership program teaches middle school students to be more inclusive of their classmates and create an atmosphere of belonging among their peers.
Hundreds of athletes turned out to Centennial Stadium on Sunday for the Victoria International Track Classic, which featured competitions in javelin, hammer throw, high jump and track.

Photos from the Victoria International Track Classic

The annual competition, held at Centennial Stadium, showcased hundreds of exceptional athletes in track and field.

Hundreds of athletes turned out to Centennial Stadium on Sunday for the Victoria International Track Classic, which featured competitions in javelin, hammer throw, high jump and track.
A unit in a McKenzie Avenue townhouse complex caught fire Sunday around 4:30 p.m., resulting in an estimated $300,000 in fire and smoke damage to the building, including the unit's balcony. The Saanich Fire Prevention team is currently trying to determine the cause of the afternoon blaze.

Saanich townhouse fire under investigation

One person taken to hospital from blaze which is estimated to have caused $300,000 in damage

A unit in a McKenzie Avenue townhouse complex caught fire Sunday around 4:30 p.m., resulting in an estimated $300,000 in fire and smoke damage to the building, including the unit's balcony. The Saanich Fire Prevention team is currently trying to determine the cause of the afternoon blaze.