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Olivia Hahn, 16, peers through the blinds into the daylight outside. (Courtesy of John Hahn)

Saanich teen publishes book about loss to help others her age process grief

Olivia Hahn’s book explores dealing with grief at a young age, detailing the loss of her mother

Olivia Hahn, 16, peers through the blinds into the daylight outside. (Courtesy of John Hahn)
The Post-COVID clinic at Royal Jubilee Hospital with transition to a virtual model April 1, 2023. (Nina Grossman/News Staff)

Victoria post-COVID clinics close for in-person treatment, transition to virtual care

The Provincial Health Authority says referrals are low and many are already accessing care virtually

The Post-COVID clinic at Royal Jubilee Hospital with transition to a virtual model April 1, 2023. (Nina Grossman/News Staff)
The bike valet is located on Pandora Avenue, right next to city hall. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

VIDEO: Cyclists give thumbs up as expanded Victoria bike valet kicks off

Cyclists can drop their bikes off, free of charge and explore downtown with peace of mind

The bike valet is located on Pandora Avenue, right next to city hall. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Members of the Sooke Region Communities Health Network, Island Health, John Horgan and Adrian Dix break ground where the new centre will be located in Sooke on March 16, 2023. (Hollie Ferguson - Black Press Media)

VIDEO: New integrated health-care centre coming to Sooke

New facility will consolidate current health services under one roof while looking to expand

Members of the Sooke Region Communities Health Network, Island Health, John Horgan and Adrian Dix break ground where the new centre will be located in Sooke on March 16, 2023. (Hollie Ferguson - Black Press Media)
Niki Ottosen poses with the Raging Grannies, who performed a few songs during the rally. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

Activists rally at city hall after case against Victoria dismissed

Niki Ottosen’s case was dismissed on the grounds she lacked standing to bring it

Niki Ottosen poses with the Raging Grannies, who performed a few songs during the rally. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Matt Dell with an EVO electric bike. After testing it out for a week, Dell said he is planning to bring a motion that would set up a bike share in Victoria. (courtesy of Matt Dell Twitter)

Victoria councillor to pitch new bike-share program despite past failures

New GPS and docking systems among upgrades Matt Dell said would help

Matt Dell with an EVO electric bike. After testing it out for a week, Dell said he is planning to bring a motion that would set up a bike share in Victoria. (courtesy of Matt Dell Twitter)
A doctor speaks with a patient. (Pixabay stock photo)

Mental Health Act expansion unlikely to reduce Victoria ER wait times, says NP

Patient rights advocate deem safe-guards a priority over who can assess for involuntary admission

A doctor speaks with a patient. (Pixabay stock photo)
The province has rolled out a plan to strengthen cancer care in B.C., with a focus on cervical cancer prevention. (Canva Creative/Black Press Media)

Access to cervical cancer screenings still behind in Greater Victoria

At-home HPV screenings to go province-wide within the year says Minister of Health Adrian Dix

The province has rolled out a plan to strengthen cancer care in B.C., with a focus on cervical cancer prevention. (Canva Creative/Black Press Media)
The Red Barn Market will begin construction on its eight location this spring. (Photo courtesy of The Red Barn Market)

Red Barn Market to open its largest store with North Saanich location

This location will be 10,000 square feet and offer plenty of parking

The Red Barn Market will begin construction on its eight location this spring. (Photo courtesy of The Red Barn Market)
Hundreds turned up to support old growth protections during the march and rally Feb. 25. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Hundreds turned up to support old growth protections during the march and rally on Feb. 25. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

VIDEO: Neil Young sings at Victoria super-rally to protect old growth forests

People gathered at the B.C. Legislature after a march, to call for action on old growth protection

Hundreds turned up to support old growth protections during the march and rally Feb. 25. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Hundreds turned up to support old growth protections during the march and rally on Feb. 25. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Guy Felicella spent years battling addiction. He now advocates for easier access to treatment and harm reduction strategies. (Courtesy of Guy Felicella)

Victoria addiction treatment and recovery options are limited, creating gaps in care

Recovery advocate Guy Felicella says access to treatment needs to be easier to save more lives

Guy Felicella spent years battling addiction. He now advocates for easier access to treatment and harm reduction strategies. (Courtesy of Guy Felicella)
Members of Sunny Education (from left) Kurt Sproat, Lorelle Sihota, Alexa Eldred, Jun (Sunny) Fan, Jenny Mao, Jennifer Li and Jane Zhang celebrate the company’s ten year anniversary. (Courtesy of Sunny Education)

Greater Victoria education company celebrates 10 years of helping newcomers

Sunny Education was founded in 2013 with the goal of helping new immigrants learn English

Members of Sunny Education (from left) Kurt Sproat, Lorelle Sihota, Alexa Eldred, Jun (Sunny) Fan, Jenny Mao, Jennifer Li and Jane Zhang celebrate the company’s ten year anniversary. (Courtesy of Sunny Education)
Volunteers (from left) Laila Pires, Fatma Dogus, Dominga Passmore, Annette Beech and Megan Lynch gathered to cook for a cause Feb. 18. All money from the fundraiser will be given to the Red Cross to be used for earthquake relief in Turkey.

Greater Victoria Filipino and Turkish communities cook over 200 meals for earthquake relief

Money from the fundraiser will be donated to Red Cross Canada for earthquake relief in Turkey

Volunteers (from left) Laila Pires, Fatma Dogus, Dominga Passmore, Annette Beech and Megan Lynch gathered to cook for a cause Feb. 18. All money from the fundraiser will be given to the Red Cross to be used for earthquake relief in Turkey.
A man spraying water on the demolition site with dust rising in the background. (Courtesy of Maria Hendrikx)

‘An assault’: Greater Victoria residents want tougher bylaws after demolition blankets area in dust

Maria Hendrikx and her neighbours experienced health issues after dust from a demo was not contained

A man spraying water on the demolition site with dust rising in the background. (Courtesy of Maria Hendrikx)
Andrea Carey stands in front of a Allenby Park, which was recently renovated. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

‘Missed opportunities’: Saanich park renovation excludes people with disabilities: advocate

Andrea Carey is an advocate and mother and feels Saanich missed opportunities for inclusivity

Andrea Carey stands in front of a Allenby Park, which was recently renovated. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
An eagles nest in a tree near Wallace Drive in Saanich is the source of concern for residents who worry a new sewer line will put the protected bird in peril. (Courtesy of Wayne Joslin)

Threat to eagle’s nest delays work on Central Saanich sewer line

Concerned residents raise awareness of a tree home to bald eagles that would be impacted

An eagles nest in a tree near Wallace Drive in Saanich is the source of concern for residents who worry a new sewer line will put the protected bird in peril. (Courtesy of Wayne Joslin)
Students on UVic campus in Victoria. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

‘Desperate’ Victoria students raiding dumpsters, using food banks and bartering for meals

Students at the University of Victoria are experiencing a hike in food insecurity, with little help

Students on UVic campus in Victoria. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
Bylaw officers removing personal belongings including tents and blankets from an encampment at Stradacona Park on Feb. 4 at 7:30 a.m. (Courtesy of Trent Smith)

‘An invasion’: Victoria homeless decry city and cops confiscating tents, food

Trent Smith, who is living homeless in Victoria said bylaw officers will take belongings arbitrarily

Bylaw officers removing personal belongings including tents and blankets from an encampment at Stradacona Park on Feb. 4 at 7:30 a.m. (Courtesy of Trent Smith)
Protesters held a rally at the B.C. Legislature Feb. 7 to call for action, awareness and services for adults who have eating disorders. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

VIDEO: ‘Huge gaps’ in care for adults with eating disorders, say advocates at Victoria protest

Protesters at the B.C. Legislature called for better care for adults with eating disorders

Protesters held a rally at the B.C. Legislature Feb. 7 to call for action, awareness and services for adults who have eating disorders. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Jayson Anderson went missing July 2022 and his mother is searching for him. (Courtesy of Wanda Anderson)

Alberta mom of a missing Vancouver Island man continues search despite dead ends

Wanda Anderson working to find her son, Jayson Anderson, since he disappeared from Victoria in July

Jayson Anderson went missing July 2022 and his mother is searching for him. (Courtesy of Wanda Anderson)