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Ultimate frisbee reaching new heights as local interest soars in Saanich
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (721+ words) Published 4:00 pm Thursday, April 2, 2026 The Mount Douglas Rams defeated the Stelly's Stingers 13-1 in the ultimate season opener on April 1 at Stelly's Secondary School. (Tony Trozzo/Saanich News) Danny Saunders, head coach of the Mount Douglas Rams ultimate team, explains a…...
Mechanical issue has BC Ferries shuffling schedule ahead of busy Easter weekend
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (233+ words) Published 7:13 am Wednesday, April 1, 2026 By Peninsula News Review Staff BC Ferries is rewriting some schedules in the wake of mechanical difficulties plaguing the Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen route. The changes come as the ferry service courses through one of its…...
Hero’s welcome home to ‘village’ for B.C. gold medalist
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (801+ words) Published 3:33 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Spallumcheen wheelchair curler Ina Forrest, the five-time Paralympic medalist in the sport, is joined by husband, Curtis, and daughter, Evany, in listening to Forrest's coach Sharon Morrison pay tribute during a meet-and-greet with the legendary curler…...
Saanich gains new authority to build more road and transit infrastructure
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (285+ words) Published 1:30 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Saanich has appointed a servicing officer following a recent change to the province's Local Government Act, giving the municipality new authority to secure land for infrastructure. The role, designated by council back in January, is being…...
Victoria Book Prizes opens to celebrate excellence of region’s writers
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (306+ words) Published 11:00 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Barbara Black received a 2025 City of Victoria Book Prize for Little Fortified Stories. (Courtesy of Yvonne Blomer/file) Authors and publishers are gathering submissions for this year's Victoria Book Prizes, celebrating literary work by writers across…...
Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker being refitted in Port Alberni
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (293+ words) Published 10:40 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026 The Sir Wilfrid Laurier coast guard ship docked in Port Alberni for refitting. The ship has scaffolding on it and is being worked on by a team. (Austin Kelly/Alberni Valley News) The Sir Wilfrid Laurier…...
Safe drinking water, food service restored aboard Gulf Islands ferry
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (216+ words) Published 10:30 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026 By Peninsula News Review Staff Potable water means food service is restored aboard the Salish Sea Raven that runs to the Southern Gulf Islands. (BC Ferries) Safe drinking water is back on board the ferry that…...
New Victoria-based ride-sharing app aims to ease BC Ferries travel headaches
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (317+ words) Published 12:15 pm Monday, March 30, 2026 Vehicles drive off the ferry at Tsawwassen, where hundreds more vehicles wait to get onto a full BC Ferries sailing from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay. (Arnold Lim/Black Press Media) A new ride-sharing platform designed specifically…...
Five Guys to open first Vancouver Island location in Colwood
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (154+ words) Published 12:10 pm Sunday, March 29, 2026 Burger fans in Greater Victoria won't have to travel far for Five Guys much longer, as the chain prepares to open its first Vancouver Island location in Colwood. News of the opening spread quickly on social…...
Emerging talent on display at Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (501+ words) Published 9:30 am Sunday, March 29, 2026 Dance and song are staples of the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival. (Courtesy of GVPAF) Noa Pastor has been participating in the Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival for 10 years. (Courtesy of Noa Pastor) The Greater Victoria…...