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Physicians at Peninsula Medical Fiona Coleman and Andrew Kwasnica in the clinic's collaborative room. This room is a different feature than most clinics, where doctors have the ability to collaborate on complex medical cases. (Alisa Howlett/News staff)

Clinic closure leaves Sidney with one walk-in option

The impending closure of one of the two remaining walk-in clinics in Sidney has patients upset and wondering what impact the closure will have on their ability to access medical care.

Physicians at Peninsula Medical Fiona Coleman and Andrew Kwasnica in the clinic's collaborative room. This room is a different feature than most clinics, where doctors have the ability to collaborate on complex medical cases. (Alisa Howlett/News staff)
Steve Ivings returns to his home in Oak Bay with a new show that pays homage to the music of Hollywood and Broadway. (photo YouTube)

Homecoming for Steve Ivings

New show highlights Iving's gift of mimicry

Steve Ivings returns to his home in Oak Bay with a new show that pays homage to the music of Hollywood and Broadway. (photo YouTube)
Woodwynn Farms has been bought by the Province and is undergoing a shift in approach. In the meantime, a crop of garlic awaits harvest and is available at no cost to volunteers. (Hugo Wong/News Staff)

Free garlic for Woodwynn farm volunteers

More than 5,000 plants need to be harvested

Woodwynn Farms has been bought by the Province and is undergoing a shift in approach. In the meantime, a crop of garlic awaits harvest and is available at no cost to volunteers. (Hugo Wong/News Staff)
Sheri Ulrich brings her folk/pop stylings to Beacon Park in Sidney on July 22.

The 2018 Summer Sounds Series in Sidney sure to delight

It's a free musical event that runs all summer long

Sheri Ulrich brings her folk/pop stylings to Beacon Park in Sidney on July 22.
Sinatra, Martin and Davis return to the stage in Sidney at the Mary Winspear Centre in the form of the Rat Pack. (Photo submitted)Sinatra, Martin and Davis return to the stage in Sidney at the Mary Winspear Centre in the form of the Rat Pack. (Photo submitted)

Rat Pack back in Sidney

Tribute group re-ignites the magic of a Vegas gone by

Sinatra, Martin and Davis return to the stage in Sidney at the Mary Winspear Centre in the form of the Rat Pack. (Photo submitted)Sinatra, Martin and Davis return to the stage in Sidney at the Mary Winspear Centre in the form of the Rat Pack. (Photo submitted)
Jill Yoneda points across the Haro Strait. Yoneda finished the 15 km swim and is set to tackle her real goal; a double crossing of the Georgia Straight. (photo Tim Collins)

Swimmer set for double crossing of Georgia Strait

Jill Yoneda's Aug. 3 swim will benefit Canuck Place

Jill Yoneda points across the Haro Strait. Yoneda finished the 15 km swim and is set to tackle her real goal; a double crossing of the Georgia Straight. (photo Tim Collins)
There are only 17 Lancaster bombers left in the world. The iconic aircraft was credited with playing a significant part in defeating Nazi Germany. (Photo submitted)

BCAM slated to get one of last remaining Lancaster bombers

Approval seems certain despite emotional Torontonian appeals

There are only 17 Lancaster bombers left in the world. The iconic aircraft was credited with playing a significant part in defeating Nazi Germany. (Photo submitted)
Two lots at 7201 and 7217 Veyaness Rd. are likely to be re-developed. (Hugo Wong/News Staff)

Veyaness Road development gets go ahead

Contentious housing by-law passes on split vote

Two lots at 7201 and 7217 Veyaness Rd. are likely to be re-developed. (Hugo Wong/News Staff)

Tonight’s agenda for Committee of the Whole and Council

Development and land use dominate agenda along with marijuana, energy and public engagement

The Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival takes to the fields of Camosun College and Saxe Point Park starting July 5. Photo contributed

Shakespeare Festival: The Tempest and Pericles offer contrast for this year’s offerings

Ancient plays present an illustration of the human experience laid bare

The Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival takes to the fields of Camosun College and Saxe Point Park starting July 5. Photo contributed
The Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival is once offering two plays for the 2018 season. This year the GVSF is performing Pericles and The Tempest. (photo / contributed)

Shakespeare returns to summer stage at Camosun

The Tempest and Pericles make up GVSF's 2018 offering

The Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival is once offering two plays for the 2018 season. This year the GVSF is performing Pericles and The Tempest. (photo / contributed)
Ed Johnson of the Farmlands Trust crouches among the pumpkins at Newton Farm in Central Saanich. (Steven Heywood/News Staff File)

Newman Farm volunteers help feed the poor

Farmland Trust calls for volunteer help

Ed Johnson of the Farmlands Trust crouches among the pumpkins at Newton Farm in Central Saanich. (Steven Heywood/News Staff File)
Ryan Kelly will put down the trumpet while he studies at the Royal Military College. (photo / contributed)

Local cadets gain acceptance to RMC

Military careers one step closer

Ryan Kelly will put down the trumpet while he studies at the Royal Military College. (photo / contributed)
Cycling Without Age operates worldwide and will soon be coming to Sidney. The program allows seniors to, once again, experience the joy of cycling. (Photo/CWA)

Cycling Without Age raises funds for program

Free rides for seniors coming to Sidney

Cycling Without Age operates worldwide and will soon be coming to Sidney. The program allows seniors to, once again, experience the joy of cycling. (Photo/CWA)
Sean Walmsley is coaching the Vancouver Island representatives in field lacrosse for the B.C. Summer Games. (Photo submitted)

Saanich players make cut with Island field lacrosse team

Team will compete at B.C. Summer Games in Cowichan

Sean Walmsley is coaching the Vancouver Island representatives in field lacrosse for the B.C. Summer Games. (Photo submitted)
The new CREST equipment has already been installed in Esquimalt and is slated for a similar installation in Sidney’s new public safety building (photo / contributed)

CREST technology goes digital

System handles one call every four seconds

The new CREST equipment has already been installed in Esquimalt and is slated for a similar installation in Sidney’s new public safety building (photo / contributed)
Executive Director, Bev Elder (left) works with volunteer Karen Frost at the newly rebranded Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank. (photo / Tim Collins)

Name change doesn’t change food bank operations

Save-On promotionwill help raise much needed funds

Executive Director, Bev Elder (left) works with volunteer Karen Frost at the newly rebranded Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank. (photo / Tim Collins)
Pickleball’s popularity was on full display at a weekend tournament held at the Pearks Recreation Centre. (photo / Tim Collins)

Victoria Pickleball Association hosts biggest ever tournament

Pickleball's popularity has exploded

Pickleball’s popularity was on full display at a weekend tournament held at the Pearks Recreation Centre. (photo / Tim Collins)
James Beardy’s paintings depict the rugged West Shore landscape he loves. (photo / contributed)

West Coast art and Nepali charity intersect in show coming to Cedar Hill

James Bardy's passions are on display from June 28 to July 23 at Cedar Hill Rec Centre

James Beardy’s paintings depict the rugged West Shore landscape he loves. (photo / contributed)
New student residences at UVic will add 600 new beds to the inventory. (UVic photo)

UVic student housing project in the works

Open houses set for June 13 at the McPherson Library and June 14 at Goward House

New student residences at UVic will add 600 new beds to the inventory. (UVic photo)