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Saanich police closed off parts of Bethune Avenue as part of an investigation into a pair of homicides which are believed to be related Wednesday (Oct. 19). (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

UPDATE: Saanich police investigating pair of suspected homicides

Police say one man is in custody, not believed to be any risk to the public

Saanich police closed off parts of Bethune Avenue as part of an investigation into a pair of homicides which are believed to be related Wednesday (Oct. 19). (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
University of Victoria rugby player Summer Blackmore intercepts a UBC punt before running it into the endzone on Oct. 15. (Courtesy of the Courtesy of UVic/APShutter.com)

Vikes field hockey, rugby players awarded as playoffs near

Player of the week nods help keep UVic near the top of the standings

University of Victoria rugby player Summer Blackmore intercepts a UBC punt before running it into the endzone on Oct. 15. (Courtesy of the Courtesy of UVic/APShutter.com)
Police are seeking masked suspects in the Sept. 16 Saanich theft from two stores in the 300-block of Marigold Road. (Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers/Facebook)

Masked bandits not a Halloween prank, warns Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers

Thieves steal $5,000 worth of clothing, break into 2 Saanich stores

Police are seeking masked suspects in the Sept. 16 Saanich theft from two stores in the 300-block of Marigold Road. (Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers/Facebook)
A steady stream of voters head into Pearkes Recreation Centre to cast their ballot in the Saanich municipal election on Saturday, Oct. 15. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

Voters flock to the polls to decide the next mayor and council of Saanich

Polls all across the district are open until 8 p.m.

A steady stream of voters head into Pearkes Recreation Centre to cast their ballot in the Saanich municipal election on Saturday, Oct. 15. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
The Saanich Fire Department has announced a ban on open burning throughout the municipality until at least Oct. 28. (Black Press Media file photo)

Severe drought conditions, extreme fire risk put a pause on open burning in Saanich

Halloween fireworks, bonfires could be affected, says Saanich Fire

The Saanich Fire Department has announced a ban on open burning throughout the municipality until at least Oct. 28. (Black Press Media file photo)
Saanich police officers cordoned off a portion of Haynes Road after discovering the remains of a man near Swan Lake Sanctuary on Oct. 12. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

Body discovered near Swan Lake in Saanich

Man’s identity, cause of death unknown

Saanich police officers cordoned off a portion of Haynes Road after discovering the remains of a man near Swan Lake Sanctuary on Oct. 12. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
Timothy Mackness was reported missing on Sept. 26. He was found dead on Oct. 6. (Courtesy of VicPD)

Missing Victoria man identified as deceased found near Lochside trail in Saanich

Timothy Mackness was found in the area of Quadra Street and McKenzie Avenue on Oct. 6

Timothy Mackness was reported missing on Sept. 26. He was found dead on Oct. 6. (Courtesy of VicPD)
Advance voting opportunities are now over and more than 6,500 Saanich residents voted in person at advanced voting locations prior to general election day. (Courtesy District of Saanich)

Saanich sees strong voter turnout during advanced voting options

7,069 residents have already cast their ballots

Advance voting opportunities are now over and more than 6,500 Saanich residents voted in person at advanced voting locations prior to general election day. (Courtesy District of Saanich)
The Saanich Police Dive Team was in the waters of Cadboro Bay on Tuesday (Oct. 11) as part of a continuing investigation. (Courtesy Saanich Police Department)

Police divers take investigation of Cadboro Bay’s derelict boats below the surface

Saanich police began investigating in early June

The Saanich Police Dive Team was in the waters of Cadboro Bay on Tuesday (Oct. 11) as part of a continuing investigation. (Courtesy Saanich Police Department)
Captured carbon dioxide is injected into porous rock on the ocean floor and then solidifies into carbonate rock. (Courtesy of University of Victoria)

UVic researching injecting CO2 into ocean floor

Modelling suggests the captured carbon dioxide could turn into rock in 25 years

Captured carbon dioxide is injected into porous rock on the ocean floor and then solidifies into carbonate rock. (Courtesy of University of Victoria)
Two men have been arrested after drivers reported their windshields being smashed by objects dropped from a Saanich overpass on Oct. 10. (Courtesy Saanich Police Department)

Windshields shattered by water balloons in Saanich

Two men arrested with bucket of water balloons on overpass

Two men have been arrested after drivers reported their windshields being smashed by objects dropped from a Saanich overpass on Oct. 10. (Courtesy Saanich Police Department)
Police on the scene of the Lochside Regional Trail in Saanich, near Quadra Street and McKenzie Avenue, where a man’s body was found on Oct. 6. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

Body of unknown man found near the Lochside trail in Saanich

Police said the body was located in the area of Quadra Street and McKenzie Avenue

Police on the scene of the Lochside Regional Trail in Saanich, near Quadra Street and McKenzie Avenue, where a man’s body was found on Oct. 6. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
Local artist Jesse Campbell is leading the painting of a mural adjacent to Layritz Park’s soccer turf field in Saanich. (Courtesy District of Saanich)

Mural takes shape at Layritz Park in Saanich

Next phase of community canvas mural project to emphasize community-led murals

Local artist Jesse Campbell is leading the painting of a mural adjacent to Layritz Park’s soccer turf field in Saanich. (Courtesy District of Saanich)
A cyclist was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a vehicle pulling a trailer near Richmond and Cedar Hill Cross roads. (Black Press Media file photo)

Cyclist hospitalized after crash involving trailer-hauling vehicle in Saanich

Delays expected to last hours near Richmond and Cedar Hill Cross roads

A cyclist was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a vehicle pulling a trailer near Richmond and Cedar Hill Cross roads. (Black Press Media file photo)
A man was arrested on Oct. 2 after driving erratically and brandishing a knife in Saanich and Victoria. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man arrested for driving erratically, showing a knife in Saanich and Victoria

He was running red lights, passing unsafely and speeding, police said

A man was arrested on Oct. 2 after driving erratically and brandishing a knife in Saanich and Victoria. (Black Press Media file photo)
Saanich Municipal Hall. (Black Press Media file photo)

Rural Saanich residents to hold all-candidates meeting

Meeting takes place Oct. 5 at 5575 West Saanich Rd., starting at 6:30 p.m.

Saanich Municipal Hall. (Black Press Media file photo)
Zenaeh Edwards-Helgason is 5’6” with dark brown hair and a slender build. She was last seen wearing black yoga pants, a black hoodie and a nylon Zoo York jacket with white graphics on the sleeves. (Courtesy of Saanich Police Department)

Saanich police looking for missing youth Zenaeh Edwards-Helgason

Reported missing on Sept. 21, last seen at Mayfair Mall the afternoon of Sept. 24

Zenaeh Edwards-Helgason is 5’6” with dark brown hair and a slender build. She was last seen wearing black yoga pants, a black hoodie and a nylon Zoo York jacket with white graphics on the sleeves. (Courtesy of Saanich Police Department)
One man was arrested for wielding bear spray and a knife during a road-rage argument with another man in a parking lot in the 3700-block of Shelbourne Street when police intervened at around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday night. (Black Press Media file photo)

Saanich police arrest road raging man armed with bear spray, knife

Two men had pulled into a parking lot to argue at around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 28)

One man was arrested for wielding bear spray and a knife during a road-rage argument with another man in a parking lot in the 3700-block of Shelbourne Street when police intervened at around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday night. (Black Press Media file photo)
The University of Victoria’s Nora Struchtrup was named the U SPORTS field hockey player of the week after the season’s second weekend of play. (Courtesy of UVic)

Vikes field hockey’s Struchtrup earns top Canadian player of the week nod

Second-year player sees strong September performances

The University of Victoria’s Nora Struchtrup was named the U SPORTS field hockey player of the week after the season’s second weekend of play. (Courtesy of UVic)
Timothy Mackness was last seen on Sept. 20. He is described as a slender 59-year-old Caucasian man who stands at six feet tall. (Courtesy Saanich Police Department)

UPDATE: Timothy Mackness last seen in Saanich on Sept. 20

59-year-old considered high-risk missing person

Timothy Mackness was last seen on Sept. 20. He is described as a slender 59-year-old Caucasian man who stands at six feet tall. (Courtesy Saanich Police Department)
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