After another ‘Murder Hornet’ nest in Whatcom County gets eradicated, are there more?
Nest was found at the base of a dead, decaying alder tree in a rural area of the county east of Blainemcclatchy / August 28, 2021
Month: August 2021
LETTER: Parks strategy will help protect environmentally sensitive areas
We have been dog owners throughout the 35 years that we have…Wire Service / August 28, 2021
2X World Para Surf Champion Victoria Feige eyes Paralympic gold beyond Tokyo 2020
Para surfers will have to wait a few more years before they can compete in the Paralympic GamesNora O'Malley / August 28, 2021
Saanich mayor’s rooftop is home to an eco-friendly garden
Benefits of a green roof include reducing stormwater runoff and improving home insulationMegan Atkins-Baker / August 28, 2021
Peninsula Streams Society assesses state of local waterways, beaches
Goal is to gain a better understanding with an eye toward restoration opportunities in the watershedWolf Depner / August 28, 2021
Hikers in Mount Douglas Park have a new bridge over Douglas Creek
Project supported creek restoration, salmon rehabilitation and enhancements to the creekMegan Atkins-Baker / August 28, 2021
Police seek man who tried to enter North Saanich homes
Sidney/North Saanich RCMP said he also tried to ram police with stolen vehiclePeninsula News Staff / August 28, 2021
LETTER: Closure of COVID assessment centres places undue strain on doctors
I am a patient of Dr. Bourdon with Shoreline Medical Clinic (Brentwood…Wire Service / August 27, 2021
Search for Oak Bay Police memorabilia spans the globe
Officer turns up clues in search for historic police itemsChristine van Reeuwyk / August 27, 2021
Central Saanich Fire celebrates 7 decades of serving community
Veteran firefighters recall the old days of battling blazesChristine van Reeuwyk / August 27, 2021
Pender Island’s Kady Dandeneau dazzles in Tokyo tip-off games
Canada’s women’s wheelchair basketball off to 2-0 startPeninsula News Staff / August 27, 2021
UPDATE: Two more Sunset Lodge staff members test positive for COVID-19 in Victoria
Outbreak declared at the care home after three staff members tested positive on Aug. 27Victoria News Staff / August 27, 2021
Proposed Christmas Avenue development in Saanich moves forward despite environmental concerns
The decision moved forward in 6-2 voteMegan Atkins-Baker / August 27, 2021
Former B.C. attorney general Barry Penner wants to see mandatory vaccinations for teachers
Father of 2 school kids, Penner says the province won’t order it so the Chilliwack school board shouldPaul Henderson / August 27, 2021
Health Canada authorizes Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for kids 12 to 17 years old
Clinical trial of 3,700 youth showed none who got two doses developed a COVID-19 infectionThe Canadian Press / August 27, 2021
Garneau says Americans got 500 more Canadians out of Kabul on Thursday flight
Garneau says neighbouring countries are in talks with the Taliban to reopen the Kabul airportThe Canadian Press / August 27, 2021
More wildfires in B.C. classified as held; number of blazes drops
About 35 evacuation orders in place as well as 83 evacuation alerts in the provinceThe Canadian Press / August 27, 2021
WSANEC School Board to receive a new soccer pitch from Pacific FC
A new relationship between the board and football club will include sporting clinics for youthVictoria News Staff / August 27, 2021
Man badly injured in ATV crash near logging protest sites at Fairy Creek
Taken to hospital with significant injuriesWire Service / August 27, 2021
Sooke arts academy pushes through pandemic
Amber Academy ready to launch 2021-22 seasonKevin Laird / August 27, 2021