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The Panthers’ Skyler Diamond-Burchuk (left), Braeden Hansen #5, affiliated player David Edgar #22 and goaltender all scramble to keep the puck out of the net in second period action Friday night at the Panorama Recreation Centre. (Gordon Lee Photography)

Panthers scratch and claw their way through weekend hockey action

Peninsula club picks up seven of eight popssible points in VIJHL league play

The Panthers’ Skyler Diamond-Burchuk (left), Braeden Hansen #5, affiliated player David Edgar #22 and goaltender all scramble to keep the puck out of the net in second period action Friday night at the Panorama Recreation Centre. (Gordon Lee Photography)
The Marker Group's The Meridian building on Third Street in Sidney. (Steven Heywood/News staff)

Business and residential growth on the Saanich Peninsula is booming

BUSINESS PROFILES 2017: Change has been a constant

The Marker Group's The Meridian building on Third Street in Sidney. (Steven Heywood/News staff)
Panthers’ Jack McMillan, #26, battles against an unidentified Comox Glacier Kings forward in first period action at the Panorama Recreation Centre on Friday evening, Oct. 27. (Gordon Lee Photograhpy)

Peninsula Panthers sweep two-game set with Comox Valley

Cats earn two wins over Glacier Kings in weekend hockey home and home series

Panthers’ Jack McMillan, #26, battles against an unidentified Comox Glacier Kings forward in first period action at the Panorama Recreation Centre on Friday evening, Oct. 27. (Gordon Lee Photograhpy)
A participant as Captain America in the cosplay contest in the June 11, 2017 VI Comic Con. It was held for the first time at Sidney's Mary Winsper Centre as part of the community's extensive Canada 150 celebrations. (Steven Heywood/News staff)

Sidney announces return of the VI Comic Con in 2018

Comic book illustrator Josh Kully wants to provide opportunity for local talent

A participant as Captain America in the cosplay contest in the June 11, 2017 VI Comic Con. It was held for the first time at Sidney's Mary Winsper Centre as part of the community's extensive Canada 150 celebrations. (Steven Heywood/News staff)
Bruce Donaldson and Sid Greenner share a laugh while waiting to start playing hockey Oct. 6 at Panorama. They were among the people who were the first players to use the new ice surface and rink. (Steven Heywood/News staff)

Saanich Peninsula oldtimers hockey players the first to hit the new ice

Panorama Rec.'s Arena B upgrades cost around $2.2 million; opening event set for Oct. 15

Bruce Donaldson and Sid Greenner share a laugh while waiting to start playing hockey Oct. 6 at Panorama. They were among the people who were the first players to use the new ice surface and rink. (Steven Heywood/News staff)
Police tape crosses Mills Road in North Saanich Sunday afternoon following a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle near the entrance to the Fickle Fig market. (Steven Heywood/News staff)

Motorcyclist involved in crash on Mills Road in North Saanich Sunday afternoon

Police have blocked off Mills Road in North Saanich after a motorcyclist was involved in a collision with another vehicle this afternoon.

Police tape crosses Mills Road in North Saanich Sunday afternoon following a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle near the entrance to the Fickle Fig market. (Steven Heywood/News staff)
Police tape crosses Mills Road in North Saanich Sunday afternoon following a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle near the entrance to the Fickle Fig market. (Steven Heywood/News staff)

UPDATE: 65-year-old motorcyclist from North Saanich killed in crash on Mills Road Sunday

RCMP are looking for a witness who left the scene and who may have vital details

Police tape crosses Mills Road in North Saanich Sunday afternoon following a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle near the entrance to the Fickle Fig market. (Steven Heywood/News staff)
Joe Lescene died after he fell from a cliffside trail into the Pacific ocean on Sept. 11, while hiking in Oregon. (GoFundMe)

Search called off for missing Victoria man after fall from cliff in Oregon

Friends raising money for the family of 51-year-old Joe Lescene

Joe Lescene died after he fell from a cliffside trail into the Pacific ocean on Sept. 11, while hiking in Oregon. (GoFundMe)
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Sidney crime rate is on the rise

First seven months of 2017 show increases in property crime, violence

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Kevin M. McLaughlin took this photo Aug. 31 of a derelict boat at Island View Beach Regional Park. He’s wondering why is hasn’t been removed by the Capital Regional District. (Kevin McLaughlin)

CRD to remove derelict boat at Island View Beach

Park user Kevin McLaughlin sent complaint, photo seeking action

Kevin M. McLaughlin took this photo Aug. 31 of a derelict boat at Island View Beach Regional Park. He’s wondering why is hasn’t been removed by the Capital Regional District. (Kevin McLaughlin)
Midway rides are back at this year’s 149th Saanich Fair. (Steven Heywood/News staff file)

Small army setting up for the Saanich Fair

149th Saanich Fair expects to see more than 6,300 entries

Midway rides are back at this year’s 149th Saanich Fair. (Steven Heywood/News staff file)
Midway rides are back at this year’s 149th Saanich Fair. (Steven Heywood/News staff file)

Small army setting up for the Saanich Fair

149th Saanich Fair expects to see more than 6,300 entries

Midway rides are back at this year’s 149th Saanich Fair. (Steven Heywood/News staff file)
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Transitioning back to school on the Saanich Peninsula

Adjusting to back to school routines requires time — and a good night's sleep

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Transitioning back to school on the Saanich Peninsula

Adjusting to back to school routines requires time — and a good night's sleep

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The Chamberlin family, while searching for rental accommodation, has been asked for information that has included a transcript of the children's school marks.

Rental shortages lead to landlord abuse

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The Chamberlin family, while searching for rental accommodation, has been asked for information that has included a transcript of the children's school marks.
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Sidney woman warns of gift card scam

A Sidney woman is warning others to be extremely wary of phone calls or emails from people who are threatening financial - or at least computer - ruin.

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The MV Chelan also serves the Sidney to Anacortes, WA run. Its sister ship, the Hyak, is out of service, prompting sailing cancellations. (File)

Sidney to Anacortes ferry sailings cancelled

Single day sailing cancellation on Aug. 30 for the international ferry run

The MV Chelan also serves the Sidney to Anacortes, WA run. Its sister ship, the Hyak, is out of service, prompting sailing cancellations. (File)
District of North Saanich CAO Rob Buchan and Mayor Alice Finall stand at the entrance to the new municipal hall building on Mills Road. The public is invited to an offical open house to see the renovated and rebuilt building on Monday, August 21. (Steven Heywood/News staff)

North Saanich municipal hall a tad late, but under budget

WATCH: Rebuilt, renovated hall has first public open house Monday, Aug. 21

District of North Saanich CAO Rob Buchan and Mayor Alice Finall stand at the entrance to the new municipal hall building on Mills Road. The public is invited to an offical open house to see the renovated and rebuilt building on Monday, August 21. (Steven Heywood/News staff)
District of North Saanich CAO Rob Buchan and Mayor Alice Finall stand at the entrance to the new municipal hall building on Mills Road. The public is invited to an offical open house to see the renovated and rebuilt building on Monday, August 21. (Steven Heywood/News staff)

North Saanich municipal hall a tad late, but under budget

WATCH: Rebuilt, renovated hall has first public open house Monday, Aug. 21

District of North Saanich CAO Rob Buchan and Mayor Alice Finall stand at the entrance to the new municipal hall building on Mills Road. The public is invited to an offical open house to see the renovated and rebuilt building on Monday, August 21. (Steven Heywood/News staff)
This boat has been seized by police and is being stored in Sidney pending the identification of its owner. (RCMP)

Sidney North Saanich RCMP seeking owner of this boat

A boat that has outstayed its welcome has been seized by the RCMP and its owner is being sought.

This boat has been seized by police and is being stored in Sidney pending the identification of its owner. (RCMP)