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Injured hiker rescued off Mt. Wells by helicopter

Military assistance called in by Langford, Sooke fire departments

Lambrick Park secondary Grade 12 students Abby Isbister and Harrison Keetyls say teenagers are becoming increasingly aware of the potential risks of misusing social media, especially after seeing examples of bad behaviour in the news.

Hard lessons of social media

Recent conviction of teen a ‘wake up call’ to Greater Victoria youth on cyberbullying, acceptable uses of technology

Lambrick Park secondary Grade 12 students Abby Isbister and Harrison Keetyls say teenagers are becoming increasingly aware of the potential risks of misusing social media, especially after seeing examples of bad behaviour in the news.
Jaeda Saunders, 6, has her fingerprints digitally scanned at Jenner Chevrolet on Island Hwy., as a part of the Operation Kidsafe program. The free service will be at the dealership for all of 2014.

Program preps parents for the worst

A program launched at Jenner Chevrolet offers parents their children’s photos and fingerprints in case of an emergency.

Jaeda Saunders, 6, has her fingerprints digitally scanned at Jenner Chevrolet on Island Hwy., as a part of the Operation Kidsafe program. The free service will be at the dealership for all of 2014.
Childhood educators agree that elements of risk in places like playgrounds should be a part of childhood development.

Re-introducing risk into childhood play

Pendulum starts to swing away from ‘bubble wrapping’ children

Childhood educators agree that elements of risk in places like playgrounds should be a part of childhood development.
Silver Threads Centre Saanich members Stan Henwood, right, Barb Calder and others look through photographs of the centre’s past. The centre is celebrating 45 years of providing services to Saanich seniors.

Saanich seniors’ centre celebrates middle age

Silver Threads Society's 45th anniversary is set to be celebrated by the seniors it continues to support.

Silver Threads Centre Saanich members Stan Henwood, right, Barb Calder and others look through photographs of the centre’s past. The centre is celebrating 45 years of providing services to Saanich seniors.
Vancouver Island Better Business Bureau president Rosalind Scott is pleased to introduce this year's directory of bureau members to the public.

Vancouver Island bureau publishes 2014 business ‘bible’

Document contains a listing of accredited and trusted Island firms

Vancouver Island Better Business Bureau president Rosalind Scott is pleased to introduce this year's directory of bureau members to the public.

Man charged with attempted murder after Saanich house party stabbing

Langford man nearly dies from multiple stab wounds, his life saved by paramedics and emergency surgery

MEND directs youth toward healthy living

The Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It! (MEND) program is kicking off in Greater Victoria in January to promote healthy lifestyles for youth.

New parents Jason Yen and Daisy Tsai welcomed Daryl Yen into the world at 12:01 a.m. New Year's Day, making Daryl the first baby born in B.C. in 2014.

Victoria baby crowned as first in B.C. for 2014

Daryl Yen was brought into the world by Victoria General Hospital staff at 12:01 a.m. on January 1.

New parents Jason Yen and Daisy Tsai welcomed Daryl Yen into the world at 12:01 a.m. New Year's Day, making Daryl the first baby born in B.C. in 2014.
Quinton Gordon and Diana Millar are making what's old new through their photography business Luz Studios. The couple uses many seemingly antiquated photography techniques to put a unique, old-fashioned spin on modern photography.

New light on old photo technology

Studio reconnects with lost art of wet plate photo developing

Quinton Gordon and Diana Millar are making what's old new through their photography business Luz Studios. The couple uses many seemingly antiquated photography techniques to put a unique, old-fashioned spin on modern photography.
Rachel and Lewis Freeman hold their newborn Jack, who was born over two months early. The proud parents were involved in a study at Victoria General Hospital which sees parents more involved with the care of their premature babies.

Hands-on healing at VGH

An ongoing research project is seeing parents of premature babies become more involved with their child’s care during his or her stay.

Rachel and Lewis Freeman hold their newborn Jack, who was born over two months early. The proud parents were involved in a study at Victoria General Hospital which sees parents more involved with the care of their premature babies.

West Shore set as priority for housing society focussing on youth

A Victoria-based society is taking over the quest to establish temporary youth housing on the West Shore.

Christmas cheer not available to all

Victoria mental health expert recommends lending helping hand

Kyla Ferns, left, Salvation Army communications, and Pat Humble, community ministries director, jingle bells to drum up support for the Kettle campaign. Numbers are low this year for money raised and the organization is hoping things pick up in the last week before Christmas.

Salvation army kettle drive feeling the pinch in Greater Victoria

Low donations could mean fewer services for those in need in 2014

Kyla Ferns, left, Salvation Army communications, and Pat Humble, community ministries director, jingle bells to drum up support for the Kettle campaign. Numbers are low this year for money raised and the organization is hoping things pick up in the last week before Christmas.
Victoria police department’s new chief constable, Frank Elsner, was sworn in on Monday as the 13th such head of the force.

New Victoria police chief puts community first

New Chief Const. Frank Elsner takes over from Jamie Graham, who retires at the end of the year.

Victoria police department’s new chief constable, Frank Elsner, was sworn in on Monday as the 13th such head of the force.
Greater Victoria police CounterAttack roadchecks are on once again during the Christmas season.

Expect fewer Christmas CounterAttack roadblocks

More resources and money pushed to summer enforcement programs in Greater Victoria

Greater Victoria police CounterAttack roadchecks are on once again during the Christmas season.

Theft from cars on the rise in Saanich

Over the past two weeks thefts from vehicles have been on the rise on Gorge Road, Glasgow Avenue and Tulip Avenue

Wes Oretel-Sproule, left, and Ethan Marthinsen, both Grade Six students at Shoreline community middle school, learn how to make gingerbread cookies from chef Mark Wadsworth.

For the love of food

Grade 7 student Tayler Guy is excited about her learning to cook at a free after-school program at Shoreline community middle school.

Wes Oretel-Sproule, left, and Ethan Marthinsen, both Grade Six students at Shoreline community middle school, learn how to make gingerbread cookies from chef Mark Wadsworth.
Langford resident Hannah Day, 4, is back in hospital after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time in her life, this time a different form from the first. Fundraising efforts will be happening in Langford in January, to help Day's family cover costs.

Langford child faces second case of cancer

Four-year-old Hannah Day is back in hospital with a new form of cancer, only months after a previous cancer went into remission.

Langford resident Hannah Day, 4, is back in hospital after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time in her life, this time a different form from the first. Fundraising efforts will be happening in Langford in January, to help Day's family cover costs.
Susan Harrison, left, received a liver transplant 12 years ago. On Wednesday, Dec. 4 she, along with other recipients, visited Victoria General Hospial to present tins of fesitve popcorn to various units to thank staff, such as Emergency RN nurse Bonnie Tozer, for the good work they do.

A gift to be truly grateful for

When Susan Harrison was on life support, waiting for a liver transplant, she knew how hard hospital staff were working to save her life.

Susan Harrison, left, received a liver transplant 12 years ago. On Wednesday, Dec. 4 she, along with other recipients, visited Victoria General Hospial to present tins of fesitve popcorn to various units to thank staff, such as Emergency RN nurse Bonnie Tozer, for the good work they do.