Jacob Zinn

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Jeff Pedlow and Justin Martyn of the LANtasy Gaming Society play an agonizing round of Small World at the Interactivity Board Game Cafe in Victoria. The society is hosting LANtasy, a brand new “broad spectrum” gaming event, at Pearkes on Saturday and Sunday, featuring a wide variety of multiplayer computer games, board games, tabletop minis and RPGs.

From fantasy to LANtasy: Pearkes to host inaugural gaming convention

New LANtasy gaming convention at Pearkes field house on

Jeff Pedlow and Justin Martyn of the LANtasy Gaming Society play an agonizing round of Small World at the Interactivity Board Game Cafe in Victoria. The society is hosting LANtasy, a brand new “broad spectrum” gaming event, at Pearkes on Saturday and Sunday, featuring a wide variety of multiplayer computer games, board games, tabletop minis and RPGs.

Woman approached, groped near Uptown

Saanich Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a woman near Uptown late Saturday night.

Sharing the shoreline Two horseback riders shared a moment with a UVic Vikes men’s pair during the Elk Lake Spring Regatta on Sunday. The two-day event offered numerous shoreline views from around the lake, including for those on a leisurely ride.

Algae bloom warning lifted at Elk Lake; two more advisories ongoing in Saanich

It’s safe to swim at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park, following the CRD’s lift on its two-and-a-half month blue-green algae advisory.

Sharing the shoreline Two horseback riders shared a moment with a UVic Vikes men’s pair during the Elk Lake Spring Regatta on Sunday. The two-day event offered numerous shoreline views from around the lake, including for those on a leisurely ride.
Saanich potter Meira Mathison is one of nearly 30 artists participating in Create Local: Tackle Global, at the Belfry Theatre.

Saanich potter part of Belfry art show supporting female empowerment

Saanich potter one of many artists supporting female empowerment issues at exhibit

Saanich potter Meira Mathison is one of nearly 30 artists participating in Create Local: Tackle Global, at the Belfry Theatre.
Unredeemed bottle deposits reach about $10 to $15 million per year in B.C.

Pops for Parks movement comes to Saanich

A proposal to save the environment using unclaimed bottle deposits may soon be endorsed by Saanich council.

Unredeemed bottle deposits reach about $10 to $15 million per year in B.C.
Amelia Wells of Saanich skied to silver on Sunday in the 4x2 kilometre mixed relay event with the Vancouver Island-Central Coast Zone 6 team at the B.C. Winter Games.

Saanich skier takes silver at Winter Games, plus Saanich results

Several Saanich athletes have returned to the Island with medals from the B.C. Winter Games.

Amelia Wells of Saanich skied to silver on Sunday in the 4x2 kilometre mixed relay event with the Vancouver Island-Central Coast Zone 6 team at the B.C. Winter Games.

Charges recommended against UVic student for alleged sexual assaults

A University of Victoria student has been arrested and may face charges sexual assault

Chim Chim Cher-ee! The umbrella-toting Mary Poppins is descending from the sky to the stage for a series of performances at Spectrum Community School. Drama and orchestra students are set to perform the musical - based off the 1964 Disney film - at 7:30 p.m. on March 3, 4 and 5, with 2 p.m. matinées on March 5 and 6.

Mary Poppins brings a spoonful of sugar to Spectrum

Mary Poppins is Spectrum's latest stage production, showing 7:30 p.m. shows on March 3, 4 and 5, and 2 p.m. matinées on March 5 and 6.

Chim Chim Cher-ee! The umbrella-toting Mary Poppins is descending from the sky to the stage for a series of performances at Spectrum Community School. Drama and orchestra students are set to perform the musical - based off the 1964 Disney film - at 7:30 p.m. on March 3, 4 and 5, with 2 p.m. matinées on March 5 and 6.

Fortress group challenges hypersexualized cultural norms

Saanich endorses Fortress Foundation, a group that challenges hypersexualized cultural norms in diverse atmospheres

In an effort to build a better reach into Saanich council will soon add a four camera webcast and return to the pilot project seating arrangement.

Saanich council OKs webcasting for $156,000

Saanich council has approved broadcasting meetings online at a more modest price tag of $156,500.

In an effort to build a better reach into Saanich council will soon add a four camera webcast and return to the pilot project seating arrangement.
Madeleine Rowand, 7, gets a trim from salon manager Caroline Woodbridge at Lizzy Lee & Me. The salon is readying for its third annual Wigs for Kids Cut-a-Thon on Monday (Feb. 29).

Cut-a-Thon cuts for a cause at Saanich hair salon

Saanich salon Lizzy Lee & Me holding its third annual Cut-a-Thon to fundraise for children's wigs

Madeleine Rowand, 7, gets a trim from salon manager Caroline Woodbridge at Lizzy Lee & Me. The salon is readying for its third annual Wigs for Kids Cut-a-Thon on Monday (Feb. 29).
Ethan Otto, seen here in a rehearsal, terrifies the masquerade ball in the St. Michaels University School's performance of Phantom of the Opera, set to take over the McPherson Playhouse from Feb. 25 to 27.

Saint Michaels students stage Phantom of the Opera at McPherson

SMUS is performing four showings of the musical Phantom of the Opera at the McPherson Playhouse from Feb. 24 to 27

Ethan Otto, seen here in a rehearsal, terrifies the masquerade ball in the St. Michaels University School's performance of Phantom of the Opera, set to take over the McPherson Playhouse from Feb. 25 to 27.
Geography students from the University of Victoria reel in a balloon used to conduct aerial photography at Cadboro Bay beach on Monday. A new course is teaching students to use camera-equipped balloons and kites to survey and create 3D maps of coastal systems.

Future of monitoring region’s beaches is up in the air

UVic students use kites and balloons to measure erosion

Geography students from the University of Victoria reel in a balloon used to conduct aerial photography at Cadboro Bay beach on Monday. A new course is teaching students to use camera-equipped balloons and kites to survey and create 3D maps of coastal systems.
Julie Poskitt of the Anglican Diocese of B.C. and Saanich resident Heather Hanson have started Two Saints and Friends, a group made up of the congregations from the St. Peter’s and St. David-by-the-Sea Anglican churches to help the Syrian refugee crisis.

Churches reach out for refugee support

Sunday meeting will discuss Two Saints and Friends initiative

Julie Poskitt of the Anglican Diocese of B.C. and Saanich resident Heather Hanson have started Two Saints and Friends, a group made up of the congregations from the St. Peter’s and St. David-by-the-Sea Anglican churches to help the Syrian refugee crisis.
Grade 11 student Jessica Corbin, centre, portrays Shen Te during a rehearsal of a heated court scene in Claremont secondary’s latest theatre production, The Good Person of Szechwan. An eight-night run of the 1943 Bertolt Brecht classic kicks off tonight, challenging the notion of what it means to be a good person.

Curtain rises on Claremont secondary production

The Good Person of Szechwan opens Wednesday at Claremont school theatre

Grade 11 student Jessica Corbin, centre, portrays Shen Te during a rehearsal of a heated court scene in Claremont secondary’s latest theatre production, The Good Person of Szechwan. An eight-night run of the 1943 Bertolt Brecht classic kicks off tonight, challenging the notion of what it means to be a good person.
Grade 5 St. Margaret’s students Abby Reid and Audrey Wang test out their robot before Saturday’s First Lego League competition at the school. St. Margaret’s hosted the annual regional championship on the weekend for the first time since becoming the league’s new affiliate partner.

St. Margaret’s competition makes robotics a snap

First Lego League’s regional championship pits 17 teams from Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland schools

Grade 5 St. Margaret’s students Abby Reid and Audrey Wang test out their robot before Saturday’s First Lego League competition at the school. St. Margaret’s hosted the annual regional championship on the weekend for the first time since becoming the league’s new affiliate partner.
From left, Ryan Novatil, Sapphire Dorward, Mayor Richard Atwell, Justin Bao, Finley Chamberlain and Giuliana Crozier. The five Spectrum students, who are fundraising for their upcoming dry grad, recently spoke with the mayor about their application to the district for a grant.

Spectrum students gearing up for dry grad

More than 300 Spectrum students will celebrate graduation at Pearkes Recreation Centre

From left, Ryan Novatil, Sapphire Dorward, Mayor Richard Atwell, Justin Bao, Finley Chamberlain and Giuliana Crozier. The five Spectrum students, who are fundraising for their upcoming dry grad, recently spoke with the mayor about their application to the district for a grant.
New Brunswick’s Matt Andersen is kicking off his North American tour with two shows on Vancouver Island, including the University of Victoria’s Farquhar Auditorium on Feb. 17.

East coast blues hits the Island

Guitarist Matt Anderson will rock the Farquhar on Wednesday

New Brunswick’s Matt Andersen is kicking off his North American tour with two shows on Vancouver Island, including the University of Victoria’s Farquhar Auditorium on Feb. 17.
From left, coach Dr. Matthew Murphy with UVic MBA students Bhupinder Dulku, Mukesh Dhatwalia, Xuan Pan and Laurent Sévigny. The team from the university’s Gustavson School of Business recently won the Corporate Knights’ Business for a Better World competition in Davos, Switzerland, which challenged them to develop a sustainable portfolio for Norway’s pension fund.

Gustavson students back on top of the world

Team of MBA students wins competition at World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

From left, coach Dr. Matthew Murphy with UVic MBA students Bhupinder Dulku, Mukesh Dhatwalia, Xuan Pan and Laurent Sévigny. The team from the university’s Gustavson School of Business recently won the Corporate Knights’ Business for a Better World competition in Davos, Switzerland, which challenged them to develop a sustainable portfolio for Norway’s pension fund.
The Paperboys make their Farquhar Auditorium debut on Saturday, Feb. 13, bringing their eclectic sound to the Island. The genre-defying group blends everything from Celtic folk to bluegrass to Latin music, drawing a diverse audience and introducing them to a broad range of musical styles.

The Paperboys headline Farquhar show

Genre-defying Vancouver group to play University of Victoria venue on Feb. 13

The Paperboys make their Farquhar Auditorium debut on Saturday, Feb. 13, bringing their eclectic sound to the Island. The genre-defying group blends everything from Celtic folk to bluegrass to Latin music, drawing a diverse audience and introducing them to a broad range of musical styles.