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RCMP responded to a call involving a man with a gun, Monday May 6. (Peninsula News Review File)

Man with a gun prompts RCMP and Central Saanich response

Sidney North Saanich RCMP say those involved identified, no arrests yet

RCMP responded to a call involving a man with a gun, Monday May 6. (Peninsula News Review File)
Two students pet one of the guide dogs after the presentation. (Sarah Windle)

Guide Dogs lap up the attention at Keating Elementary

Children meet Rowdy and Amber, two of BC and Alberta Guide Dogs’ puppies

Two students pet one of the guide dogs after the presentation. (Sarah Windle)
Sarah Kaufman sparring with a training partner in the cage. (Adam Zugec)

Victoria MMA star fights for million-dollar prize

Professional Fight League has invited eight fighters to compete in eight-month tournament

Sarah Kaufman sparring with a training partner in the cage. (Adam Zugec)
Victoria International Airport (Peninsula News Review File).

Have your say at #YYJ’s annual public general meeting

Victoria International Airport’s Annual Public General Meeting this week

Victoria International Airport (Peninsula News Review File).
DFO scientist Dominique Bureau clambers aboard after conducting abalone research. (Nick Murray/News Staff)

Coast Guard shows off Canadian can-do attitude

Coast Guard facilitates 40 B.C. scientific programs each year

DFO scientist Dominique Bureau clambers aboard after conducting abalone research. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
A mountain biker in action. The Silent Auction event is due to happen May 10. (Pixabay File)

North Saanich Free Ride Park hosts beer, pizza and silent auction

Event promises quality beer and pizza, with tons of swag to bid on

A mountain biker in action. The Silent Auction event is due to happen May 10. (Pixabay File)
A community police officer accepts a donation from a resident at a Charity Checkstop. There are now 86,051 charities in Canada. (Jeff Stokoe/Black Press File)

Why does B.C. have 12,273 charities?

Canada has 86,051 charities while B.C. has one per 407 people

A community police officer accepts a donation from a resident at a Charity Checkstop. There are now 86,051 charities in Canada. (Jeff Stokoe/Black Press File)
Sidney Fire responded to a struck gas line Friday at noon. (Nick Murray/News Staff)

Broken gas line results in 20 people evacuated in Sidney

People evacuated for 40 minutes while specialists made gas line safe

Sidney Fire responded to a struck gas line Friday at noon. (Nick Murray/News Staff)
The Peninsula Recreation Commission is consulting the public about what fitness and leisure facilities they would like to see in the district. (Black Press File)

What leisure facilities and programs would you like to see in Central Saanich?

Peninsula Recreation Commission wants to hear your views, especially about the Panorama Rec.

The Peninsula Recreation Commission is consulting the public about what fitness and leisure facilities they would like to see in the district. (Black Press File)
Drivers are being reminded to give horses and their riders and a wide berth when encountering them on the road. (Pixabay File)

Drivers told to be nice to other road users, especially those on horseback

BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure reminds drivers to share road with horses

Drivers are being reminded to give horses and their riders and a wide berth when encountering them on the road. (Pixabay File)
Rob Whitehead and Ian Morley are on digging duties, Garth Dunn readies a tree for planting. Cliff Halliday of the Town of Sidney looks on. (Erin Davis)

Rotary Club of Sidney member leaves green legacy

$9,000 total gift spent on planting trees around new Sidney fire hall

Rob Whitehead and Ian Morley are on digging duties, Garth Dunn readies a tree for planting. Cliff Halliday of the Town of Sidney looks on. (Erin Davis)
VicPD Const. Sue Hamilton talking with a client on Pandora Avenue. Hamilton says police officers joined the service to help people. (Photo courtesy of VicPD Const. Ross Smith)

Special Report: Thin blue line stretched with opioid crisis

Lack of funding, government rehab centres and increased drug potency leading to more deaths

VicPD Const. Sue Hamilton talking with a client on Pandora Avenue. Hamilton says police officers joined the service to help people. (Photo courtesy of VicPD Const. Ross Smith)
Community choir Via Choralis in action. The choir will be joined by dancers from the Kathy White Academy. (Submitted by Via Choralis)

Peninsula choral concerts celebrate British and Irish music

Benjamin Britten, sea shanties and folk songs part of diverse musical concerts

Community choir Via Choralis in action. The choir will be joined by dancers from the Kathy White Academy. (Submitted by Via Choralis)
Central Saanich Councillor Zeb King with a constituent on the Extinction Rebellion march on April 22, in Victoria. (Courtesy of Zeb King)

Central Saanich councillor wants free transit for all

Zeb King says, ‘let’s make transit efficient, effective and helpful’

Central Saanich Councillor Zeb King with a constituent on the Extinction Rebellion march on April 22, in Victoria. (Courtesy of Zeb King)
A handful of Thrifty Foods stores have started offering Sensory Friendly hours. The Central Saanich store is next on the list. (Google image)

Central Saanich Thrifty’s to dim lights one hour a week

Store to run Sensory Friendly hour, killing the music, intercom and beeps

A handful of Thrifty Foods stores have started offering Sensory Friendly hours. The Central Saanich store is next on the list. (Google image)
A photo taken by the Indian army showing mysterious footprints they say belong to the Yeti. (AFP photo)

Indian Army photos discovers footprints they say belong to our Sasquatch cousin

Photos reignite debate: Could monsters in traditional folklore stories be real?

A photo taken by the Indian army showing mysterious footprints they say belong to the Yeti. (AFP photo)
Vulnerable road users such as cyclists will be considered in Central Saanich’s long-term active transportation plan. (Peninsula News Review File)

Central Saanich green-light charter for transport plan focusing on “vulnerable road users”

Long-term plan focus on being with over a year of consultation and research

Vulnerable road users such as cyclists will be considered in Central Saanich’s long-term active transportation plan. (Peninsula News Review File)
Paramedics standing infront of their ambulance. The Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation will be attending the public forum, with a coalition of stakeholders. (Black Press File)

Peninsula public forum to explore healthcare crisis and seek input from community

Saanich Peninsula Hospital Healthcare Foundation partners with municipalities

Paramedics standing infront of their ambulance. The Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation will be attending the public forum, with a coalition of stakeholders. (Black Press File)
In 2018, a barge moored next to smaller vessels involved in the BC Boat Show held exhibition space. (News Review file photo)

BC Boat show sails into Sidney

200 vessels are expected May 2 to 5 at Port Sidney Marina

In 2018, a barge moored next to smaller vessels involved in the BC Boat Show held exhibition space. (News Review file photo)
Kelli Turchet (centre) from Coast Capital Insurance Services Ltd. with Sidney Elementary School principal Jennifer Batallas and vice-principal Sara Postlethwaite. (Photo courtesy of Kelli Turchet )

Sidney Elementary receives $5,000 donation towards new outdoor classroom

Coast Capital Savings makes donation as part of their Western Communities Foundation

Kelli Turchet (centre) from Coast Capital Insurance Services Ltd. with Sidney Elementary School principal Jennifer Batallas and vice-principal Sara Postlethwaite. (Photo courtesy of Kelli Turchet )
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