Saanich News Staff

UVic’s Gustavson goes carbon neutral for air travel

UVic’s Gustavson goes carbon neutral for air travel

As a way to offset the frequent airplane travel that comes with…

UVic’s Gustavson goes carbon neutral for air travel
Volunteers will be pulling weeds and cleaning headstones at St. Luke’s historic cemetery on Saturday, April 21.                                 Photo submitted

St. Luke’s Churchyard in line for spring cleaning

Volunteers needed for April 21 spruce up of historic Saanich cemetery

Volunteers will be pulling weeds and cleaning headstones at St. Luke’s historic cemetery on Saturday, April 21.                                 Photo submitted
Softball community grieving death of Victoria teen with strep throat

Softball community grieving death of Victoria teen with strep throat

Robin Carey, 13, was a standout softball and baseball player, twice representing Team Canada

Softball community grieving death of Victoria teen with strep throat
Saanich council approved a $2.1 million tender to Don Mann Excavating for the installation of a new sanitary sewer on North Dairy Road, Kingsley Street and Lansdowne Road. Construction is expected to begin in May and be completed by October. (Saanich News file photo)

Sewer upgrades planned for North Dairy Road area

Saanich awards $2.1 million contract to Don Mann Excavating for project expected to start in May

Saanich council approved a $2.1 million tender to Don Mann Excavating for the installation of a new sanitary sewer on North Dairy Road, Kingsley Street and Lansdowne Road. Construction is expected to begin in May and be completed by October. (Saanich News file photo)
Gas tax funds fuel a greener Commonwealth Place

Gas tax funds fuel a greener Commonwealth Place

$4 million contribution will go towards achieving carbon neutrality at Saanich Commonwealth Place

Gas tax funds fuel a greener Commonwealth Place
Saanich runner helps bring dreams to life

Saanich runner helps bring dreams to life

A Saanich running enthusiast is going the extra mile to help raise…

Saanich runner helps bring dreams to life
Saanich Police advise drivers to be cautious in snowy conditions

Saanich Police advise drivers to be cautious in snowy conditions

Saanich Police is advising drivers to use caution as snow is falling…

Saanich Police advise drivers to be cautious in snowy conditions
Christmas Cracker comes to Commonwealth

Christmas Cracker comes to Commonwealth

Nearly 800 swimmers hit the water in Saanich this weekend for one of largest youth meets in Canada

Christmas Cracker comes to Commonwealth
Saanich ratifies deal with public workers

Saanich ratifies deal with public workers

CUPE workers agree to increase of 1.75% in first year and 2% over the next three years

Saanich ratifies deal with public workers
Saanich setting a course for food security

Saanich setting a course for food security

Open house set for Thursday at Cedar Hill Rec Centre

Saanich setting a course for food security
The Garth Homer Society Community Holiday Market is set for 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m Dec. 2 at the Garth Homer Centre. (Saanich News file photo)

Holiday market comes to Garth Homer Centre

Dec. 2 market supports individuals with developmental disabilities find employment opportunities in the community

The Garth Homer Society Community Holiday Market is set for 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m Dec. 2 at the Garth Homer Centre. (Saanich News file photo)
John Reischman and the Jaybirds perform Saturday at Cordova Bay United Church, with selections from the Jaybirds’ CD On A Winter’s Night, featuring songs that relate to the Christmas season taken from the rich traditions of English and American folk cultures. (Photo submitted)

B.C.’s Master of the Mandolin headlines Saanich concert

John Reischman and the Jaybirds perform Dec. 2 at Cordova Bay United Church to benefit Our Place

John Reischman and the Jaybirds perform Saturday at Cordova Bay United Church, with selections from the Jaybirds’ CD On A Winter’s Night, featuring songs that relate to the Christmas season taken from the rich traditions of English and American folk cultures. (Photo submitted)
Cougar spotted in Saanich

Cougar spotted in Saanich

Saanich Police received a report of a cougar sighting in the 600…

Cougar spotted in Saanich
Vatican astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno will give a free lecture on science and faith at UVic Thursday night. (Photo courtesy of the Vatican Observatory)

Vatican astronomer contends science needs faith

Head of the Vatican Observatory to speak at UVic Nov. 23

Vatican astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno will give a free lecture on science and faith at UVic Thursday night. (Photo courtesy of the Vatican Observatory)
Bear sighted near Colquitz Creek Trail

Bear sighted near Colquitz Creek Trail

Police advise area residents to use caution in area and secure small pets

Bear sighted near Colquitz Creek Trail
Saanich Braves defenceman Will Wright rushes the puck. The Braves are back in action when they host the Victoria Cougars Friday night. (Dustin Robirtis photo)

Braves blank Bucs to celebrate 50th anniversary

Saanich hosts Victoria Cougars Friday night

Saanich Braves defenceman Will Wright rushes the puck. The Braves are back in action when they host the Victoria Cougars Friday night. (Dustin Robirtis photo)
The Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence in Saanich received a $8,450 grant from the Parasport Jumpstart Fund. (Photo submitted)

Jumpstart grant boosts PISE programs

A grant from the 2017 Parasport Jumpstart Fund will provide a boost…

The Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence in Saanich received a $8,450 grant from the Parasport Jumpstart Fund. (Photo submitted)
Noodlebox managing partner Jim Hayden, right, and CEO Jeremy Wilson present a $10,000 cheque to Canadian Mental Health Association program manager Jocelyn de Montmorency and employment job coach Geoff Moffett.

Noodlebox raises funds for mental health

Noodlebox managing partner Jim Hayden and CEO Jeremy Wilson presented a $10,000…

Noodlebox managing partner Jim Hayden, right, and CEO Jeremy Wilson present a $10,000 cheque to Canadian Mental Health Association program manager Jocelyn de Montmorency and employment job coach Geoff Moffett.
The Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra performs Nov. 12 at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium.

Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra opens new season at Farquhar

Nov. 12 performance opens with Rossini’s effervescent overture from La gazza ladra

The Greater Victoria Youth Orchestra performs Nov. 12 at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium.
Bill Gyles with his wife Darlene. Kinetic Construction has established a scholarship in Gyles’ name for civil engineering technology students at Camosun College. (Photo submitted)

Camosun scholarship honours Kinetic Construction founder

Fund will recognize a civil engineering technology student at Camosun who is interested in pursuing a career in construction

Bill Gyles with his wife Darlene. Kinetic Construction has established a scholarship in Gyles’ name for civil engineering technology students at Camosun College. (Photo submitted)
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