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A large portion of the former Sandown horse racing track in North Saanich has recently been officially transferred to the municipality. (Steven Heywood/News Staff File)

North Saanich embarks on plan for former horse racing track

Seven years after the Sandown transfer began, Distirct now ready to plan

A large portion of the former Sandown horse racing track in North Saanich has recently been officially transferred to the municipality. (Steven Heywood/News Staff File)
Queen of Cumberland. (BC Ferries)

Queen of Cumberland still out of service after Swartz Bay accident

Two crew out of hospital; vessel awaiting replacement part

Queen of Cumberland. (BC Ferries)
BC Ferries has announced plans for public consultation this spring on plans to upgrade the Swartz Bay terminal in North Saanich. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)

Swartz Bay ferry terminal plans start with the public

BC Ferries announces spring-summer engagement process

BC Ferries has announced plans for public consultation this spring on plans to upgrade the Swartz Bay terminal in North Saanich. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)
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Elderly man who went missing from a BC Ferry still hasn’t been found

Delta Police investigation has deemed incident non-suspicious in nature

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A DriveBC highway camera at Mount Newton Cross Road in Central Saanich captured part of the emergency response to the scene of a fatal pedestrian collision Tuesday night. (DriveBC)

Man struck and killed on the Pat Bay Highway

Pedestrian struck while crossing near Mount Newton X Rd in Central Saanich

A DriveBC highway camera at Mount Newton Cross Road in Central Saanich captured part of the emergency response to the scene of a fatal pedestrian collision Tuesday night. (DriveBC)
Skydiving is a dangerous sport, says the owner of Capital City Skydiving in North Saanich. Emergency training and practice can help avoid trouble, as in the case of a skydiver who cut away a malfunctioning chute on April 22. (Facebook)

Skydiver lands safely after cutting away main chute

Central Saanich emergency services called after witnesses saw spiralling chute

Skydiving is a dangerous sport, says the owner of Capital City Skydiving in North Saanich. Emergency training and practice can help avoid trouble, as in the case of a skydiver who cut away a malfunctioning chute on April 22. (Facebook)
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North Saanich targets recreational pot on ALR land

District adds voice to municipalities calling for production to stay off ALR land

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UPS workers were treated and observed after a package arriving on a aircraft at the Victoria airport April 25 leaked unknown contents. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)

Spill at Victoria airport prompts emergency response

North Saanich Fire and ambulance respond to spill of unknown substance

UPS workers were treated and observed after a package arriving on a aircraft at the Victoria airport April 25 leaked unknown contents. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)
Out-of-country owners of waterfront and other homes on the Saanich Peninsula fear they may have to sell if the Province enacts its speculation tax. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)

Legal action against B.C. speculation tax a last resort

Group of Arizona home owners feel they've been swept up in an attack on land speculators

Out-of-country owners of waterfront and other homes on the Saanich Peninsula fear they may have to sell if the Province enacts its speculation tax. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)
The centre of the main roundabout a the McTavish Road interchange in North Saanich received new landscaping. South Island Mainroad Contracting says it was done to save tax dollars and will be maintained to ensure visibility for drivers. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)

North Saanich roundabouts get new landscaping

McTavish Interchange landscaping cheaper, still safe

The centre of the main roundabout a the McTavish Road interchange in North Saanich received new landscaping. South Island Mainroad Contracting says it was done to save tax dollars and will be maintained to ensure visibility for drivers. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)
New condos being built in Third Street in Sidney. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)

North Saanich added to list of places that want tax exemption

District seeks meeting with Province about alternatives

New condos being built in Third Street in Sidney. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)
A BC SPCA worker washes one of 45 Havanese dogs that were taken from a Victoria-area property. The BC SPCA is recommending charges against the owner in order to seek a ban. (BC SPCA)

BC SPCA seeks cruelty charge after seizing 45 filthy dogs

Dogs found in Victoria-area home; matted with urine and feces

A BC SPCA worker washes one of 45 Havanese dogs that were taken from a Victoria-area property. The BC SPCA is recommending charges against the owner in order to seek a ban. (BC SPCA)
Big plans. Tony Zarsadias, CEO of The Condo Group, Ingrid Jarisz of Newport Realty Sidney and Mike Cronquist, Vice-President of Business Development with the Marker Group. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)

The Arbours breaks ground in Brentwood Bay

Excavators have begun working on the site of The Arbours - the latest condo development in Brentwood Bay and already, 40 per cent of the units are sold.

Big plans. Tony Zarsadias, CEO of The Condo Group, Ingrid Jarisz of Newport Realty Sidney and Mike Cronquist, Vice-President of Business Development with the Marker Group. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)
Victoria’s Marilyn Arsenault gets a congratulatory high-five after she crossed the finish line in Sunday’s Bazan Bay 5K race in Sidney. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)

UVic runners win Bazan Bay 5k race in Sidney

Island Race Series wrapped up Sunday along the Sidney waterfront

Victoria’s Marilyn Arsenault gets a congratulatory high-five after she crossed the finish line in Sunday’s Bazan Bay 5K race in Sidney. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)
Saanich North and the Islands MLA Adam Olsen tries out a medical diagnostic device that connects people with health care professionals as 19 Labs CEO Ram Fish looks on. A Brentwood Bay company, owned by Jerry Horel, teamed up with Fish’s company from Silicon Valley to produce the units. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)

Brentwood Bay tech company teams up with Silicon Valley

Updated: Medical diagnostic gear from 19 Labs ready to connect remote patients with doctors

Saanich North and the Islands MLA Adam Olsen tries out a medical diagnostic device that connects people with health care professionals as 19 Labs CEO Ram Fish looks on. A Brentwood Bay company, owned by Jerry Horel, teamed up with Fish’s company from Silicon Valley to produce the units. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)
The Victoria International Airport. (File)

Victoria airport ready to comply with new safety regulations

Transport Canada expected to make mandatory new runway buffer zones

The Victoria International Airport. (File)
PMHA’s Atom A team made a donation of $3,000 to KidSport Victoria and the Larry Orr Foundation, to help kids who want to play hockey but whose families may not be able to afford it. Accepting to donation was KidSport’s Jill Shaw, Sandy and Derek Orr and his wife Jillian. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)

Peninsula Minor Hockey Spirit Rally caps off successful season

Awards, donations and fun at year-end event

PMHA’s Atom A team made a donation of $3,000 to KidSport Victoria and the Larry Orr Foundation, to help kids who want to play hockey but whose families may not be able to afford it. Accepting to donation was KidSport’s Jill Shaw, Sandy and Derek Orr and his wife Jillian. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)
Federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May at the Victoria International Airport in a Black Press file photo. Former employees have alleged mistreatment by May and now a third party is investigating. (File)

Investigation into bullying allegations against Elizabeth May still weeks away

Federal Green Party Leader asked for third-party investigation back in January

Federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May at the Victoria International Airport in a Black Press file photo. Former employees have alleged mistreatment by May and now a third party is investigating. (File)
Cordell Klippenstein, originally from Manitoba, has been picking daffodils at Longview Farms in Central Saanich for two years. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)

Daffodil picker questions wages at Central Saanich farm

Rate well above B.C. standard; pay comes down to work ethic

Cordell Klippenstein, originally from Manitoba, has been picking daffodils at Longview Farms in Central Saanich for two years. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)
Cordell Klippenstein, originally from Manitoba, has been picking daffodils at Longview Farms in Central Saanich for two years. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)

Daffodil picker questions wages at Central Saanich farm

Rate well above B.C. standard; pay comes down to work ethic

Cordell Klippenstein, originally from Manitoba, has been picking daffodils at Longview Farms in Central Saanich for two years. (Steven Heywood/News Staff)