Families

Giving begets giving, the Poplis insist as they deliver free groceries around Greater Victoria. (Jane Skrypnek/News Staff)

Giving begets giving: Saanich family devotes time, money to helping those in need

The Poplis devote at least 10 per cent of their income to Fateh Care

 

students

‘The only downside is the genuine sadness when they go!’

These repeat-hosts say you’ll love welcoming an international high school student this fall

  • Jul 5, 2021

 

With 171 Saanich Parks, residents have many opportunities to develop their connection with nature and the natural environment. Saanich Parks photo

Boost your Natural Intelligence: Explore and experience Saanich Parks this summer

In the middle of the pandemic, Eva Riccius, Senior Manager with Saanich…

  • Jul 5, 2021

 

The Saanich International Student Program has started their search for this fall’s host families — will you answer the call? (Photo: Howard Short)

Host an international high school student this fall!

Welcome the world into your family, and help an intrepid, focused young student experience Canada

  • Jun 7, 2021
The Saanich International Student Program has started their search for this fall’s host families — will you answer the call? (Photo: Howard Short)
The Senate of Canada building and Senate Chamber are pictured in Ottawa on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Forced and coerced sterilization of Indigenous women ongoing, Senate report reveals

A Senate committee on human rights says it is aware of a case as recently as 2019

The Senate of Canada building and Senate Chamber are pictured in Ottawa on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Through fundraisers like Jean Up, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation supports the hospital's world-leading experts who are working relentlessly to improve the lives of children like India.

A family navigates childhood cancer through the pandemic

Jean Up this May and help kids get out of their hospital gowns and back into their jeans

  • May 17, 2021
Through fundraisers like Jean Up, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation supports the hospital's world-leading experts who are working relentlessly to improve the lives of children like India.
Thariq

After battling cancer, a family rallies to help others in need

Register today for the RBC Race for the Kids: Home Edition

  • Apr 19, 2021
Thariq
Start browsing Saanich Recreation activities to add to your Spring wishlist ahead of registration, beginning Feb. 17.

Spring into recreation with Saanich

Review and save your favourites today to get ready for Feb. 17 registration

  • Feb 8, 2021
Start browsing Saanich Recreation activities to add to your Spring wishlist ahead of registration, beginning Feb. 17.
Saanich's Sonia Solberg, Program Secretary, Parks, Recreation & Community Services, browses programs to add to her family's Spring recreation wishlist ahead of registration, beginning Feb. 17

Saanich makes spring recreation sign-up easier than ever!

Spring Registered Activities open for viewing Feb. 3; registration begins Feb. 17

  • Feb 1, 2021
Saanich's Sonia Solberg, Program Secretary, Parks, Recreation & Community Services, browses programs to add to her family's Spring recreation wishlist ahead of registration, beginning Feb. 17
Cameron Bulger was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 6 and passed away 2 1/2 years later. While BC Children’s Hospital is home to experts leading the way in treating the most aggressive cancers, a devastating 20 per cent of children who are diagnosed with cancer will not survive the next five years.

A childhood story of love, loss and hope

Supporting the fight to conquer childhood illnesses

  • Dec 21, 2020
Cameron Bulger was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 6 and passed away 2 1/2 years later. While BC Children’s Hospital is home to experts leading the way in treating the most aggressive cancers, a devastating 20 per cent of children who are diagnosed with cancer will not survive the next five years.
In a whirlwind of a year, Sarah Shaw and her husband met, married, moved to Victoria and bought a sailboat that they plan to move onto in April. (Courtesy of Sarah Shaw)

Greater Victoria residents share positive pandemic experiences

Silver linings come from challenges of COVID-19

In a whirlwind of a year, Sarah Shaw and her husband met, married, moved to Victoria and bought a sailboat that they plan to move onto in April. (Courtesy of Sarah Shaw)
Cameron Bulger was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 6 and passed away 2 1/2 years later. While BC Children’s Hospital is home to experts leading the way in treating the most aggressive cancers, a devastating 20 per cent of children who are diagnosed with cancer will not survive the next five years.

A childhood story of love, loss and hope

Supporting the fight to conquer childhood illnesses

  • Nov 23, 2020
Cameron Bulger was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 6 and passed away 2 1/2 years later. While BC Children’s Hospital is home to experts leading the way in treating the most aggressive cancers, a devastating 20 per cent of children who are diagnosed with cancer will not survive the next five years.
Fall recreation 2.0: Saanich adds programs, tweaks protocols in gradual re-opening

Fall recreation 2.0: Saanich adds programs, tweaks protocols in gradual re-opening

Registration for second half of fall registration opens Oct. 14

  • Oct 5, 2020
Fall recreation 2.0: Saanich adds programs, tweaks protocols in gradual re-opening
The Power of Your Will

The Power of Your Will

A gift in your Will shows remarkable foresight for your community

  • Oct 5, 2020
The Power of Your Will
New facility brings sunshine and healing to BC kids

New facility brings sunshine and healing to BC kids

Brand new Sunny Hill Health Centre launches the next chapter for rehabilitation at BC children’s

  • Sep 7, 2020
New facility brings sunshine and healing to BC kids
Celebrate summer in Saanich parks: Explore your own backyard!

Celebrate summer in Saanich parks: Explore your own backyard!

If Saanich residents didn’t already know about the amazing array of parks…

  • Jul 20, 2020
Celebrate summer in Saanich parks: Explore your own backyard!
Ready, set, workout!

Ready, set, workout!

Saanich begins gradual re-opening of recreation centres

  • Jul 13, 2020
Ready, set, workout!
Campers + leaders ready for a summer full of FUN

Campers + leaders ready for a summer full of FUN

Saanich summer camps inspire kids with new activities, new friends and lots of fun

  • Jun 22, 2020
Campers + leaders ready for a summer full of FUN
Wendy Robinson and Chris Wallinger look on as the tapes are returned to Marion Baker. (Greg Sakaki/News Staff)

Man reunites films with former Victoria family 10 years after mistakenly sold at garage sale

The films belonged to a family with some members still on Vancouver Island

Wendy Robinson and Chris Wallinger look on as the tapes are returned to Marion Baker. (Greg Sakaki/News Staff)
Jean Up: get BC kids out of hospital and back into their jeans

Jean Up: get BC kids out of hospital and back into their jeans

BC Children’s Hospital takes 30th annual fundraiser all month long

  • May 1, 2020
Jean Up: get BC kids out of hospital and back into their jeans