Brendan Mayer

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. celebrates a touchdown against the Calgary Stampeders during the CFL western semi-final in Vancouver on Nov. 4. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

CFL, B.C. Lions making ‘major’ announcement in Victoria

CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie and B.C. Lions kicker Sean Whyte will be in attendance

B.C. Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. celebrates a touchdown against the Calgary Stampeders during the CFL western semi-final in Vancouver on Nov. 4. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank operations manager Tyson Elder says they are currently struggling for donations. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Very impactful’: Saanichton Community Christmas raises funds for food bank

Last year’s event raised approximately $14,000 for the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank.

Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank operations manager Tyson Elder says they are currently struggling for donations. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Bella White’s Burn Me Once is featured on the Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes soundtrack. (Bella White/Facebook)

Island country songwriter Bella White on new Hunger Games soundtrack

Burn Me Once is on the album featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Rachel Zegler and Sierra Ferrell

Bella White’s Burn Me Once is featured on the Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes soundtrack. (Bella White/Facebook)
The Victoria Brain Injury Society hosts music therapy programs twice a week. (Courtesy of the Victoria Brain Injury Society)

‘Music is a happy place’: Victoria therapy helps people with brain injuries heal

The society hosts music therapy programs on Mondays and Thursdays

The Victoria Brain Injury Society hosts music therapy programs twice a week. (Courtesy of the Victoria Brain Injury Society)
Spiritbox has been nominated for a Grammy. (Spiritbox/Facebook)

B.C.-based metal band Spiritbox nominated for a Grammy

Band’s single Jaded was nominated for best metal performance

Spiritbox has been nominated for a Grammy. (Spiritbox/Facebook)
Petty Officer 1st Class Steve Morrison salutes during an Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday (Nov. 8) at the cenotaph at the B.C. legislature. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Pay our respects’: Indigenous veterans honoured at Victoria ceremony

An Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony was held at the B.C. legislature

Petty Officer 1st Class Steve Morrison salutes during an Indigenous Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday (Nov. 8) at the cenotaph at the B.C. legislature. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Nico Petch takes part in the 45-kilometre race at the eighth annual Tripleshot CrossFondo Sunday (Oct. 15). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Over 400 ride during Greater Victoria’s Tripleshot CrossFondo

Around 140 volunteers helped out with the event

Nico Petch takes part in the 45-kilometre race at the eighth annual Tripleshot CrossFondo Sunday (Oct. 15). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Andrea Zonnis is organizing the Intuitive Arts Festival, which will be held at the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre from Nov. 4 to 5. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Victoria’s premier psychic showcase to return in ‘full force’

Intuitive Arts Festival will feature over 44 exhibitors

Andrea Zonnis is organizing the Intuitive Arts Festival, which will be held at the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre from Nov. 4 to 5. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Sidney Single Seniors 55-plus chairperson Colleen Schayes (left) and longtime club member Isabelle Yoxall (right) take part in the group’s monthly meetings at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

‘Still growing’: Sidney Single Seniors celebrates 20 years of connections

The club will have an anniversary celebration on Oct. 20

Sidney Single Seniors 55-plus chairperson Colleen Schayes (left) and longtime club member Isabelle Yoxall (right) take part in the group’s monthly meetings at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Coast Salish artist Dahlila Charlie talks with onlookers about the Art of Reconciliation mosaic she designed at the Greenglade Community Centre. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Victoria Native Friendship Centre unveils Art of Reconciliation mosaic

Coast Salish artist Dahlila Charlie from Beecher Bay First Nation designed the mosaic

Coast Salish artist Dahlila Charlie talks with onlookers about the Art of Reconciliation mosaic she designed at the Greenglade Community Centre. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Brad Cicero, Porter Airlines director of communications and public affairs, says Porter is the only airline in North America that operates the E195-E2 aircraft. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Airline with free beer and wine set to fly out of Victoria airport

The inaugural flight will be on Wednesday

Brad Cicero, Porter Airlines director of communications and public affairs, says Porter is the only airline in North America that operates the E195-E2 aircraft. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Grayson Rempel sits in a Cessna 172 during the Victoria Flying Club’s open house Sunday (Sept. 24). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Victoria Flying Club celebrates 76 years at open house

‘This event is a way for us to show the community what we do and keep our name out there’

Grayson Rempel sits in a Cessna 172 during the Victoria Flying Club’s open house Sunday (Sept. 24). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues will play at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Dee Lippingwell)

Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues ready to take Sidney by storm

One of bands biggest hits written on back of a pizza box

Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues will play at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Dee Lippingwell)
Mustard Seed Street Church and Food Bank director of operations Treska Watson stands by the clothing bank in the organization’s revamped hospitality space. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Victoria’s Mustard Seed Church and Food Bank improves facility after fire

The organization’s hospitality space is now almost double in size

Mustard Seed Street Church and Food Bank director of operations Treska Watson stands by the clothing bank in the organization’s revamped hospitality space. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Power To Be needs assistance finishing a project at its Prospect Lake site, which features a barn being transformed into a multi-purpose program space and the construction of a pavilion. (Courtesy Power To Be)

Power To Be seeks help to finish Saanich project after HeroWork closure

Estimated $150,000 to $250,000 more needed for Prospect Lake project

Power To Be needs assistance finishing a project at its Prospect Lake site, which features a barn being transformed into a multi-purpose program space and the construction of a pavilion. (Courtesy Power To Be)
Dr. Amy Verdun is a Royal Society of Canada 2023 recipient. (Courtesy of the University of Victoria)
Dr. Amy Verdun is a Royal Society of Canada 2023 recipient. (Courtesy of the University of Victoria)
Dr. Kyle Duncan is helping lead the Spatial Metabolomics Hub. (Courtesy Vancouver Island University)

Vancouver Island team receives $2.4M for cancer research

The funding will help create the Spatial Metabolomics Hub

Dr. Kyle Duncan is helping lead the Spatial Metabolomics Hub. (Courtesy Vancouver Island University)
Classic boats sail past Ogden Point during the 44th Victoria Classic Boat Festival Sunday (Sept. 3). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Victoria Classic Boat Festival floats on for 44th year

Boat enthusiasts flock to annual event

Classic boats sail past Ogden Point during the 44th Victoria Classic Boat Festival Sunday (Sept. 3). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Robin Chown has found many cigarette butts on the access road and main parking lot at LAU,WELNEW/John Dean Provincial Park. (Courtesy Robin Chown)

North Saanich resident says fire risk should close park to vehicles

Robin Chown has found many cigarette butts around LAU,WELNEW/John Dean Provincial Park

Robin Chown has found many cigarette butts on the access road and main parking lot at LAU,WELNEW/John Dean Provincial Park. (Courtesy Robin Chown)
Devin Bushey created a website called Record Shop, which generates personalized Spotify playlists with the top songs from artists playing in your area. (Courtesy Devin Bushey)

Island software developer creates tool to connect music fans with concerts

Devin Bushey combined his passion for music and software development to create Record Shop

Devin Bushey created a website called Record Shop, which generates personalized Spotify playlists with the top songs from artists playing in your area. (Courtesy Devin Bushey)