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One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of University Drive and McGill Road in Kamloops that happened at around 3 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 29) (@supermario_47/X)

UVic, TRU basketball games postponed following fatal Kamloops crash

A member of TRU’s men’s volleyball team died in the collision

One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of University Drive and McGill Road in Kamloops that happened at around 3 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 29) (@supermario_47/X)
Renowned Indigenous art historian and curator Dr. Heather Igloliorte is the inaugural Canada Excellence Research Chair in Decolonial and Transformational Indigenous Art Practices at the University of Victoria. (Courtesy UVic)

Feds fund $8M for first UVic chair of decolonial Indigenous art practices

Globally renowned Indigenous art historian and curator Heather Igloliorte serves inagural role

Renowned Indigenous art historian and curator Dr. Heather Igloliorte is the inaugural Canada Excellence Research Chair in Decolonial and Transformational Indigenous Art Practices at the University of Victoria. (Courtesy UVic)
A member of the University of Victoria campus community has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis. (Black Press Media file photo)

University of Victoria students warned of tuberculosis case on campus

The affected person says they have been self-isolating since their diagnosis

A member of the University of Victoria campus community has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis. (Black Press Media file photo)
Saanich police dog Hitch died of medical complications the department announced Sunday (Nov. 5). (Saanich Police/X)

Police dog that worked Saanich shooting dies of medical complications

Bank robbery was among high-profile incidents for police service dog Hitch

Saanich police dog Hitch died of medical complications the department announced Sunday (Nov. 5). (Saanich Police/X)
UVic alumni gathered on Oct. 21 as the school’s field hockey pitch was renamed the Lynne ‘Buzz’ Beecroft Field to commemorate to program’s longtime coach. (Courtesy of the University of Victoria)

UVic honours storied field hockey coach Lynne Beecroft with renamed field

‘Buzz’ led her teams to 15 national championships over decorated career

UVic alumni gathered on Oct. 21 as the school’s field hockey pitch was renamed the Lynne ‘Buzz’ Beecroft Field to commemorate to program’s longtime coach. (Courtesy of the University of Victoria)
Island championships St. Michaels University School athlete Nella Meinecke approaches the finish line at the Vancouver Island High School Cross Country Championships at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park Wednesday (Oct. 18). Meinecke came in third place in the senior girls race. See story on page A8. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Greater Victoria athletes shine at cross country championships

Oak Bay High School’s Charli Mlotshwa took home the senior boys crown

Island championships St. Michaels University School athlete Nella Meinecke approaches the finish line at the Vancouver Island High School Cross Country Championships at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park Wednesday (Oct. 18). Meinecke came in third place in the senior girls race. See story on page A8. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Former Vikes field hockey star Anna Mollenhauer will be among the 10 past and present UVic athletes at the Pan American Games in Chile starting on Oct. 20. (Photo courtesy of the University of Victoria)

Current and former UVic athletes heading to Chile for Pan Am Games

Vikes stars represented in rowing, rugby and field hockey

Former Vikes field hockey star Anna Mollenhauer will be among the 10 past and present UVic athletes at the Pan American Games in Chile starting on Oct. 20. (Photo courtesy of the University of Victoria)
Saanich police say a man 20-year-old man who was reported missing has been located and is safe. (Black Press Media file photo)

UPDATE: Saanich police locate missing man with Alzheimer’s

Police thank BC Transit, search and rescue after senior found safe Sunday

Saanich police say a man 20-year-old man who was reported missing has been located and is safe. (Black Press Media file photo)
Camosun College is offering up 18 tuition-free spots in its professional cook program at its Interurban campus to meet the demand for cooks on the Island. (Black Press Media file photo)

Camosun College offering 18 tuition-free spots in professional cook program

The offer is aimed at meeting the demand for cooks on Vancouver Island

Camosun College is offering up 18 tuition-free spots in its professional cook program at its Interurban campus to meet the demand for cooks on the Island. (Black Press Media file photo)
Saanich police arrested and charged a 26-year-old man after he reportedly sexually assaulted a youth at a shopping centre. (Black Press Media file photo)

Man charged with sexual assault of youth at Saanich shopping centre

26-year-old approached youth and asked for hug before assault, police say

Saanich police arrested and charged a 26-year-old man after he reportedly sexually assaulted a youth at a shopping centre. (Black Press Media file photo)
The woman who was the subject of a Saanich Police Department’s missing person alert has been found and is safe. (Courtesy Saanich Police Department)

UPDATE: Missing Saanich woman found safe

Alert issued after woman had not been seen since Sept. 20

The woman who was the subject of a Saanich Police Department’s missing person alert has been found and is safe. (Courtesy Saanich Police Department)
Saanich police are looking for this man after he allegedly exposed himself on a BC Transit bus on Sept. 11. (Courtesy of Saanich Police Department)

Saanich police search for man who allegedly exposed himself on transit bus

Suspect approached a female passenger in the Sept. 11 indecent act

Saanich police are looking for this man after he allegedly exposed himself on a BC Transit bus on Sept. 11. (Courtesy of Saanich Police Department)
Saanich police say a bear has been spotted around the Jasmine Avenue area. (Black Press Media file photo)

Bear spotted in Saanich near Jasmine Avenue

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service has been informed

Saanich police say a bear has been spotted around the Jasmine Avenue area. (Black Press Media file photo)
Saanich police say a woman who was reported missing has been located and is safe. (Black Press Media file photo)

Police say missing Saanich woman and her pug have been found safe

Police had issued a plea for tips

Saanich police say a woman who was reported missing has been located and is safe. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Greater Victoria Green Team hosts a TD Tree Days event adding native plantings to Mystic Vale in Saanich. (Courtesy Greater Victoria Green Team)

Green team, volunteers add 227 native shrubs, trees to Saanich woods

2 more TD Tree Days events set for Esquimalt Gorge and View Royal parks

The Greater Victoria Green Team hosts a TD Tree Days event adding native plantings to Mystic Vale in Saanich. (Courtesy Greater Victoria Green Team)
A rendering of developer Townline’s proposal for a three-tower, mixed-use development at 760 Tolmie Avenue. (Courtesy Townline)

3 towers, Real Canadian Superstore pitched for old Saanich bowling alley

Community association holding meeting on the project

A rendering of developer Townline’s proposal for a three-tower, mixed-use development at 760 Tolmie Avenue. (Courtesy Townline)
Saanich police are investigating a pair of separate traffic incidents from Friday (Sept. 1) night which left a pedestrian dead and a motorcyclist seriously injured. (Black Press Media file photo)

Two traffic incidents in Saanich leave one dead, one seriously injured

The two separate crashes happened within hours of each other

Saanich police are investigating a pair of separate traffic incidents from Friday (Sept. 1) night which left a pedestrian dead and a motorcyclist seriously injured. (Black Press Media file photo)
Balance Co-Lab research partners gathered at T’Sou-ke Nation to begin work on the recently funded project that will help Indigenous communities assess development proposals. (Credit: Geoff Howe/UVic)

Funds to help UVic, communities assess development on Indigenous land

Project aims to boost the self-determination, sustainability of Indigenous communities

Balance Co-Lab research partners gathered at T’Sou-ke Nation to begin work on the recently funded project that will help Indigenous communities assess development proposals. (Credit: Geoff Howe/UVic)
The Saanich Police Department is asking residents to take precautions such as leashing pets and travelling in groups after recent cougar sightings. (Pixabay stock photo)

Cop comes face-to-face with cougar in popular Saanich park

Early-morning encounter, other sightings prompt warning from police

The Saanich Police Department is asking residents to take precautions such as leashing pets and travelling in groups after recent cougar sightings. (Pixabay stock photo)
6:05 a.m. – Binita Gandhi (left) and Carson Clark watch the sunrise from the top of Mt. Tolmie. (Don Denton/Black Press Media)

PHOTOS: A day in the life of Saanich

Photographers explore the District of Saanich and all it offers

6:05 a.m. – Binita Gandhi (left) and Carson Clark watch the sunrise from the top of Mt. Tolmie. (Don Denton/Black Press Media)