Justin Samanski-Langille

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After being stolen in April, Mike Rose (left) got a call Sept. 7 that his father Clyde’s (right) family heirloom ship’s bell from his time in the navy had been found and returned to the family. (Courtesy of Mike Rose)

‘Good karma’: Stolen heirloom ship’s bell returned to Island family

Mike Rose thought he would never see his father’s treasured heirloom again after it was taken

After being stolen in April, Mike Rose (left) got a call Sept. 7 that his father Clyde’s (right) family heirloom ship’s bell from his time in the navy had been found and returned to the family. (Courtesy of Mike Rose)
Kye Soluk, Pippa Zahn, and Ginger Zahn play with mouldable sand during the Cridge Centre for the Family’s 150th anniversary celebrations Saturday (Sept. 16). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Cridge Centre for the Family celebrates 150 years serving Victoria

More than 1,000 staff, volunteers, and clients were invited to mark the occasion

Kye Soluk, Pippa Zahn, and Ginger Zahn play with mouldable sand during the Cridge Centre for the Family’s 150th anniversary celebrations Saturday (Sept. 16). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
David Suzuki called on hundreds of climate protesters gathered at the B.C. legislature grounds Friday (Sept. 15) afternoon to make it clear to politicians that the environment must be placed above the economy in their priorities amid the climate crisis. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

David Suzuki calls for nature to trump economy at Victoria climate protest

The demonstration kicks off a weekend of global protests against the fossil fuel industry

David Suzuki called on hundreds of climate protesters gathered at the B.C. legislature grounds Friday (Sept. 15) afternoon to make it clear to politicians that the environment must be placed above the economy in their priorities amid the climate crisis. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The City of Colwood is moving ahead with a trail of reflective road markers on some city streets, but council rejected a proposed trial of glow-in-the-dark road markings over its high cost. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. town rejects groundbreaking glow-in-dark road paint over price tag

Photoluminescent paint common in Europe not coming to Victoria suburb because of cost

The City of Colwood is moving ahead with a trail of reflective road markers on some city streets, but council rejected a proposed trial of glow-in-the-dark road markings over its high cost. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Town of View Royal is exploring introducing new regulations which would set high and low-temperature limits for rental units as the region comes off an exceptionally hot and dry summer. (Black Press Media file photo)

Rental unit temperature limits brewing in Vancouver Island community

View Royal staff looking at rules forcing landlords to provide adequate heating and cooling

The Town of View Royal is exploring introducing new regulations which would set high and low-temperature limits for rental units as the region comes off an exceptionally hot and dry summer. (Black Press Media file photo)
Joshua Ritch proudly shows off his position as house leader, earned through his success in the New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community program and his dedication to supporting his fellow residents, during a media tour of the View Royal facility Thursday (Sept. 14). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

‘I have a new life’: View Royal rehab community a success amid drug crisis

New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community proves value of spreading unique model

Joshua Ritch proudly shows off his position as house leader, earned through his success in the New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community program and his dedication to supporting his fellow residents, during a media tour of the View Royal facility Thursday (Sept. 14). (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The 19 riders for this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock received their official jerseys Friday (Sept. 8) during the last official event before the 1,200 km ride begins Sept. 23. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Tour de Rock riders receive official jerseys as 1,200 km charity ride nears

19 riders have raised more than $300K so far for cancer research

The 19 riders for this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock received their official jerseys Friday (Sept. 8) during the last official event before the 1,200 km ride begins Sept. 23. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Some local high school students have been banned from using phones at school. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

West Shore high school bans cellphone use in class

Belmont Secondary School has formalized a policy which already existed in some classrooms

Some local high school students have been banned from using phones at school. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A group of llamas pose for a photo Saturday (Sept. 2) on the opening day of the 2023 Saanich Fair in Central Saanich. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Saanich Fair going strong at 155

The annual event continues Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A group of llamas pose for a photo Saturday (Sept. 2) on the opening day of the 2023 Saanich Fair in Central Saanich. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Nicole Kemp is one of dozens of Flair Airlines passengers who were left stranded in Victoria Aug. 26 when long baggage drop-off lines prevented them from boarding their flights. After placing blame on passengers initially, the airline has apologized and pledged to provide refunds to affected passengers. (Courtesy of Nicole Kemp)

Stranded Victoria passengers stuck in endless line forced to watch planes take off

After initially placing blame on passengers, the airline has now promised refunds

Nicole Kemp is one of dozens of Flair Airlines passengers who were left stranded in Victoria Aug. 26 when long baggage drop-off lines prevented them from boarding their flights. After placing blame on passengers initially, the airline has apologized and pledged to provide refunds to affected passengers. (Courtesy of Nicole Kemp)
Colwood Fire Rescue responded to an RV fire Wednesday (Aug. 30) afternoon. (Black Press Media file photo)

VIDEO: RV destroyed in Colwood blaze

The Wednesday fire resulted in no injuries and was quickly contained

Colwood Fire Rescue responded to an RV fire Wednesday (Aug. 30) afternoon. (Black Press Media file photo)
Paddlers set off in a dragon boat Saturday, Aug. 26 during the Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival hosted by the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Dragon boats return to Victoria waters

The Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival returned for its second year Aug. 26 and 27.

Paddlers set off in a dragon boat Saturday, Aug. 26 during the Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival hosted by the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Sparky the Fire Dog befriends Myesha and Clara Lyndan Thursday, Aug. 24 after the Professional Firefighters of Greater Victoria Community Foundation made a donation of $25,000 to the Victoria Hospital Foundation to purchase critical equipment for the Victoria General Hospital. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Firefighters donate $25K to Victoria General Hospital

The funds are part of $250K pledged and will be used to purchase a labour and delivery bed

Sparky the Fire Dog befriends Myesha and Clara Lyndan Thursday, Aug. 24 after the Professional Firefighters of Greater Victoria Community Foundation made a donation of $25,000 to the Victoria Hospital Foundation to purchase critical equipment for the Victoria General Hospital. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The City of Langford has agreed to take several actions in response to a recently completed report by the BC Ombudsperson into complaints about Coun. Lillian Szpak and the city’s involvement and response to a parking dispute between Szpak’s son and another Langford resident. (Black Press Media file photo)

Report finds no administrative unfairness, but Langford agrees to take action

Ombudsperson completes investigation into Langford Coun. Lillian Szpak

The City of Langford has agreed to take several actions in response to a recently completed report by the BC Ombudsperson into complaints about Coun. Lillian Szpak and the city’s involvement and response to a parking dispute between Szpak’s son and another Langford resident. (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria Van Mullem and Duke stop to share a moment Saturday, Aug. 12 during the Day of the Dog festival at Bullen Park in Esquimalt. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Day of the Dog takes over Esquimalt park

Annual festival features and celebrates everything dog

Victoria Van Mullem and Duke stop to share a moment Saturday, Aug. 12 during the Day of the Dog festival at Bullen Park in Esquimalt. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Dragon boaters paddle toward the finish line Saturday, Aug. 12, during the Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Dragon boats roar into Victoria’s Inner Harbour

2023 Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival returns to two-day format

Dragon boaters paddle toward the finish line Saturday, Aug. 12, during the Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
The Victoria Shamrocks are facing the New Westminster Salmonbellies in the first round of the Western Lacrosse League playoffs. Pictured, the Shamrocks’ Bennett Smith runs down the rink Friday, June 16 during a game against the Maple Ridge Burrards at The Q Centre. (Black Press Media file photo)

‘We haven’t played our best game yet’: Shamrocks solid heading into playoffs

Post-season action kicks off Wednesday (Aug. 2) against New Westminster Salmonbellies

The Victoria Shamrocks are facing the New Westminster Salmonbellies in the first round of the Western Lacrosse League playoffs. Pictured, the Shamrocks’ Bennett Smith runs down the rink Friday, June 16 during a game against the Maple Ridge Burrards at The Q Centre. (Black Press Media file photo)
Naomi Morrell, aka Scream Soda, powers through the Denmark team at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup – held in Valence, France from July 28 to 30. (Courtesy of Darren Stehr/derbyphotos.ca)

Victoria teen captains Canada to bronze at Junior Roller Derby World Cup

Naomi Morrell said she is thrilled with the experience, but sad it was over so quickly

Naomi Morrell, aka Scream Soda, powers through the Denmark team at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup – held in Valence, France from July 28 to 30. (Courtesy of Darren Stehr/derbyphotos.ca)
Langford-Juan de Fuca MLA Ravi Parmar speaks with reporters following his swearing-in ceremony Friday (July 28) at the B.C. legislature. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Vancouver Island’s newest MLA officially sworn into office in Victoria

‘Truly an honour’: Ravi Parmar sworn in as Langford-Juan de Fuca MLA

Langford-Juan de Fuca MLA Ravi Parmar speaks with reporters following his swearing-in ceremony Friday (July 28) at the B.C. legislature. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
Premier David Eby told reporters Friday (July 28) recent issues with BC Ferries which lead to significant delays and confusion for travellers are ‘not acceptable’ and he stressed the need to make improvements and the government’s continued support for the Crown corporation during a call with leadership earlier in the day. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

‘Not acceptable’: Premier speaks with BC Ferries after travel chaos

Eby told leadership they must do everything possible, and government there to help

Premier David Eby told reporters Friday (July 28) recent issues with BC Ferries which lead to significant delays and confusion for travellers are ‘not acceptable’ and he stressed the need to make improvements and the government’s continued support for the Crown corporation during a call with leadership earlier in the day. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)