Christine van Reeuwyk

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Michelle Mulder uses little free libraries around Greater Victoria to launch their latest young reader book Up for Grabs. (Photo by Gastón Castaño)

Book for young readers Up for Grabs in Victoria neighbourhood lending libraries

Local author Michelle Mulder looks to highlight their city with story, launch

Michelle Mulder uses little free libraries around Greater Victoria to launch their latest young reader book Up for Grabs. (Photo by Gastón Castaño)
The walkathon takes participants from Willows Park and down Beach Drive past Queen’s Park to Oak Bay Marina. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Oak Bay teen to walk shoreline for 6 hours to promote mental health

Teen and her mom set to walk Beach Drive to raise funds, spur conversations

The walkathon takes participants from Willows Park and down Beach Drive past Queen’s Park to Oak Bay Marina. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
A pickup driver is being blamed by police for causing a View Royal crash that backed up traffic early Monday, June 5. (West Shore RCMP)

UPDATE: Pickup driver ticketed for running red light, causing View Royal crash

Crash causes 1.5-hour closure heading into Victoria during early Monday commute

A pickup driver is being blamed by police for causing a View Royal crash that backed up traffic early Monday, June 5. (West Shore RCMP)
National Range Day opens an opportunity for people to see a range in operation with lawful use of firearms. (Courtesy Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association)

Victoria, North Saanich shooting clubs open doors to guests for National Range Day

B.C. Wildlife Federation fish and game clubs open doors to those looking to learn about firearms

National Range Day opens an opportunity for people to see a range in operation with lawful use of firearms. (Courtesy Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association)
Moshe and Leah Appel offer kosher baked goods at My Way Bikery in the Victoria Public Market. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Keeping kosher: Family bakery brings a taste of Jewish culture to Victoria

Find My Way Bikery in the Victoria Public Market at the Hudson

Moshe and Leah Appel offer kosher baked goods at My Way Bikery in the Victoria Public Market. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Spring swarms are not unusual, says Victoria beekeeper Bill Cavers, seen here dealing a swarm of his own bees that landed in the neighbour’s plum tree. (Courtesy Bill Cavers)

Victoria beekeeper shares sweet tips on handling swarm season

Clouds of honeybees a healthy sign as Island hives fare well with warmer weather

Spring swarms are not unusual, says Victoria beekeeper Bill Cavers, seen here dealing a swarm of his own bees that landed in the neighbour’s plum tree. (Courtesy Bill Cavers)
The memorial on Monterey Avenue for Oak Bay public works employee Steve Seekins who was killed on the job May 17. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Support continues to pour in for family of Oak Bay employee killed on the job

Barbecue at municipal hall Thursday aims to raise funds

The memorial on Monterey Avenue for Oak Bay public works employee Steve Seekins who was killed on the job May 17. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
This 850-square-foot home with two bedrooms and a bathroom, plus local delivery and installation, is listed for $124,300. (Nickel Bros. photo)

This Oak Bay home is only $124,300, including delivery

Island company Nickel Bros. defines the term home delivery

This 850-square-foot home with two bedrooms and a bathroom, plus local delivery and installation, is listed for $124,300. (Nickel Bros. photo)
The 13th annual B.C. Cone Zone campaign urges drivers to slow down and take care in a vulnerable workplace. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. driving campaign hammers home importance of watching out for roadside crews

‘Over the past 10 years, 12 workers have died at the roadside’

The 13th annual B.C. Cone Zone campaign urges drivers to slow down and take care in a vulnerable workplace. (Black Press Media file photo)
Evan Warburton in the chem lab at Oak Bay High, where the Grade 12 student spent a significant amount of time this school year. Warburton earned a Schulich Leader Scholarship to study physics at the University of Victoria in the fall. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Island student shoots for the stars, scores prestigious 6-figure scholarship

Future students benefit from Schulich scholar Evan Warburton’s fixation on night skies

Evan Warburton in the chem lab at Oak Bay High, where the Grade 12 student spent a significant amount of time this school year. Warburton earned a Schulich Leader Scholarship to study physics at the University of Victoria in the fall. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Police identified Oak Bay resident Steve Seekins, 52, as the man who died Wednesday (May 17) after he was hit by a driver while working. (GoFundMe)

Police identify man killed on Oak Bay job site

Public works employee Steve Seekins, 52, was hit by an SUV driven by a Victoria woman

Police identified Oak Bay resident Steve Seekins, 52, as the man who died Wednesday (May 17) after he was hit by a driver while working. (GoFundMe)
A 52-year-old public works employee has died in Oak Bay after being struck by an SUV. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: 52-year-old public works employee killed in Oak Bay crash

‘I could see that something horrific had happened’: Neighbour hears workers scream for help

A 52-year-old public works employee has died in Oak Bay after being struck by an SUV. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
The 19-rider 2023 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team includes five West Shore RCMP officers, two from Saanich and one from the Canadian Military Police based in Esquimalt. The team that will ride the Island to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society this fall was announced May 12 at St. Margaret’s School in Saanich. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Cops for Cancer Island team features 5 West Shore RCMP, 2 Saanich, 1 military member

19-member 26th annual Tour de Rock team named, training jerseys issued

The 19-rider 2023 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team includes five West Shore RCMP officers, two from Saanich and one from the Canadian Military Police based in Esquimalt. The team that will ride the Island to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society this fall was announced May 12 at St. Margaret’s School in Saanich. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Alex McAra gets set to toss a stone in preparation for his second season as a pro in the Victoria Highland Games in Topaz Park May 20 and 21. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Celtic culture: Highland Games bring spectacles of sport and music to Victoria

160th Victoria Highland Games and Celtic Festival fills Topaz Park May 20, 21

Alex McAra gets set to toss a stone in preparation for his second season as a pro in the Victoria Highland Games in Topaz Park May 20 and 21. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Isabel, left, Spencer and Simon take a break on the steps of their Oak Bay home. The Hoskins family hopes to raise awareness of Simon’s condition ahead of International MPS Awareness Day on May 15. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

A tale of 2 Simons: Oak Bay family embarks on rare disorder awareness campaign

May 15 is International MPS Awareness Day

Isabel, left, Spencer and Simon take a break on the steps of their Oak Bay home. The Hoskins family hopes to raise awareness of Simon’s condition ahead of International MPS Awareness Day on May 15. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Susan Haddon of the Quadra Cedar Hill Community Association happily reports that Rutley will remain in ‘pink elephant park’ after park upgrades that include a new playground, splash park and restroom building. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Meet Rutley, trashcan-turned-icon of ‘pink elephant park’ in Saanich

District, advocates expect coming revamp will celebrate the 1960s concrete critter

Susan Haddon of the Quadra Cedar Hill Community Association happily reports that Rutley will remain in ‘pink elephant park’ after park upgrades that include a new playground, splash park and restroom building. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Former Notables members and costume sale organizers Jill Garnet, left and Pat Chung get gussied up one last time ahead of the May 13 sale at Monterey. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: Defunct Oak Bay musical theatre group sells decades worth of costumes and props

Monterey Note-ables give schools and community groups first dibs May 13

Former Notables members and costume sale organizers Jill Garnet, left and Pat Chung get gussied up one last time ahead of the May 13 sale at Monterey. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
The family of missing Saanich man Bernard “Ben” Fournier asks people in the area he was last seen – April 16 walking south on Mill Bay Road – to check buildings and surveillance footage. (Courtesy Shawnigan RCMP)

‘This is a devastating nightmare’: Niece searches Vancouver Island for missing Saanich man

Ben Fournier, 62, was last seen on surveillance footage April 16 in Mill Bay

The family of missing Saanich man Bernard “Ben” Fournier asks people in the area he was last seen – April 16 walking south on Mill Bay Road – to check buildings and surveillance footage. (Courtesy Shawnigan RCMP)
Donna Friedlander, owner of Tally-Ho greets each horse living at Hidden Acres Farm in Central Saanich by name. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: Victoria’s oldest tourism business trots into 120th year

Central Saanich farm home to horses that pull iconic tours in Greater Victoria streets

Donna Friedlander, owner of Tally-Ho greets each horse living at Hidden Acres Farm in Central Saanich by name. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
The BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin suggests checking out its critter cam to catch glimpses of an eagle currently in care. (Wild ARC/Facebook)

Metchosin wildlife rehab centre launches latest eagle cam star

Wild ARC critter cam streams live from flight pen B, currently home to a bald eagle

The BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin suggests checking out its critter cam to catch glimpses of an eagle currently in care. (Wild ARC/Facebook)