Central Saanich postpones weekend Winter Market, organizers upset

A spokesperson for the Peninsula Country Market is upset that their third and final Winter Market won’t happen this Saturday in Central Saanich’s Centennial Park following moves by the municipality. (Facebook/Peninsula Country Market)
Lorea Tomsin said municipality’s move runs counter to provincial direction

Anyone with information on any of these individuals is asked to call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit the website victoriacrimestoppers.ca for more information.

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of Nov. 24
(AP Photo/Haven Daley)

POLL: Do you think the current COVID-19 restrictions should continue beyond Dec. 7?
STUDY: First research completed to discover long-term effects of CBD

STUDY: First research completed to discover long-term effects of CBD

Experience. Discover. Explore.

Police in Nanaimo are looking for a suspect who wore a black-and-white striped hoodie and rode a yellow mountain bike when he allegedly stole three children’s backpacks from a daycare facility. (Photo submitted)

VIDEO: Thief steals children’s backpacks from daycare in Nanaimo
Arthur Topham has been sentenced to one month of house arrest and three years of probation after breaching the terms of his probation. Topham was convicted of promoting hate against Jewish people in 2015. (Photo submitted)

Quesnel man convicted for anti-Semitic website sentenced to house arrest for probation breach
Langley School District's board office. (Langley Advance Times files)

‘Sick Out’ aims to pressure B.C. schools over masks, class sizes
Cameron Bulger was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 6 and passed away 2 1/2 years later. While BC Children’s Hospital is home to experts leading the way in treating the most aggressive cancers, a devastating 20 per cent of children who are diagnosed with cancer will not survive the next five years.

A childhood story of love, loss and hope
    video

    Tam gives advice on keeping holiday gatherings safe

    Canada, Britain strike new trade deal before Brexit deadline

    Bergen pushes Liberals for better COVID-19 plan

    Feds review pandemic warning system
    See More Videos 

    News
    The realignment of Highway 14 between Connie and Glinz Lake roads in Sooke will take more than a year to complete. (File - Sooke News Mirror) The realignment of Highway 14 between Connie and Glinz Lake roads in Sooke will take more than a year to complete. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)

    Patience requested from drivers as work begins on realignment of Highway 14 in Sooke

    Construction between Connie and Glinz Lake roads expected to take 1½ years

    The Klahoose First Nation village on Cortes Island is under lockdown until further notice due to a positive COVID-19 test. Photo courtesy Kevin Peacey.

    Cortes Island First Nation community locked down due to positive COVID-19 test

    Klahoose First Nation has had one positive test, one other potential case

    More in News 

    Most Read

     

    Impress TV

    Experience. Discover. Explore.

    West Coast Traveller

    Sports
    Fred Sasakamoose died on Tuesday from complications of COVID-19.

    B.C. Indigenous hockey legend dies following COVID-19 complications

    Fred Sasakamoose died at the age of 86

    • 7h ago
    FILE - In this March 26, 2006 file photo, former soccer player Diego Maradona smokes a cigar as he watches Argentina’s first division soccer match between Boca Juniors and River Plate in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Argentine soccer great who was among the best players ever and who led his country to the 1986 World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, died from a heart attack on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at his home in Buenos Aires. He was 60. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)

    Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60

    Maradona struggled with substance use and doping accusations throughout his career

    More in Sports 

     

    LOCAL GOOD (Powered by Do Some Good)

    What GOOD are you seeing in your community?

    Tell us about your favourite cause. Celebrate friends, family, and neighbours for their acts of kindness. Show your employees volunteering in the community. Ask for needed supplies and volunteers for your cause. Share fundraising event details.  
    Click HERE to find out how to get featured. 

    Looking for a Local Event?
    Want to Volunteer Locally?

    A special thank you to our Community Partners, Good Companies and Local Champions who are essential allies in our mission to build stronger communities. Their support allows causes you care about and volunteers to use the Do Some Good platform for FREE. This increases volunteerism and support to ALL nonprofits and charities in our community.

    Read more stories here

    Trending Now
    The Hockley Motel in Mono, Ont., is shown in this undated handout photo. An Ontario motel that served as a backdrop for the beloved CBC sitcom “Schitt’s Creek” is up for sale. The Hockley Motel in Mono, about an hour’s drive northwest of Toronto, was listed for $2 million today. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Colliers International

    Calling all eccentric millionaires: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ motel up for sale for $2 million

    The listing presents the 6.7-acre riverside property as a fixer-upper that would appeal to travellers

    Built in 1888, the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, in Banff National Park, has a long and storied history.

    An Ambassador’s Guide to Banff: Exploring Local History

    Planning for future travels: From Banff’s birthplace to this iconic hotel, there’s lots to discover

      More in Trending Now 

      Community
      Goldstream Food Bank vice-president Walter Dubeau is happy to help others by volunteering at the food bank’s Christmas hamper program. (Rick Stiebel/News Staff)

      Goldstream Food Bank Christmas Hamper program in full swing

      Gratitude evident as hamper helpers happily give back

      Sooke parks staff are all smiles as they welcome the opportunity to bring the holiday spirit to the community with the hanging of festive décor on light standards. (Contributed - District of Sooke)

      Sooke lighting up holiday spirit

      Sooke Road roundabout lights up Dec. 1

      More in Community 
      Obituaries

      Garth Derek Lapp

      Nov 11th, 2020

      Shirley Rose Roberts

      Nov 9th, 2020

      Robert Wayne ‘Bob’ Smith

      Nov 1st, 2020

      John Salvador

      Oct 30th, 2020

      Roy Hilburn Pearson

      Oct 21st, 2020

      Lynne Wood

      Lynne Wood

      Oct 20th, 2020

      See Celebrations of Life See More Obituaries 

      Entertainment
      Keanu Reeves in “The Matrix.”

      Free ‘Hollywood Suite’ movies in December include ‘Keanussance’ titles starring Keanu Reeves

      Also featured is the Israeli-made ‘Valley of Tears,’ a 10-part war drama

      Justin Louis of Chilliwack, seen here on Nov. 21, 2020 beside a mural of his wife Inez Louis, is one of the designers who will be featured on Nov. 26 as part of Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

      Indigenous B.C. fashion designer steps onto national stage

      Justin Louis with Section 35 clothing will present his collection at Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto

      More in Entertainment 

      Opinion

      LETTER SIG

      LETTER: Editorial blames the victim

        BC Teachers' Federation President Teri Mooring is asking parents of school-aged children to encourage the wearing of masks when possible in schools. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

        LETTER: Teachers union encourages culture of mask wearing in B.C. schools

        BCTF President Teri Mooring asks parents to talk with children about wearing masks in school

          eEdition

          Peninsula News Review, Nov 26

          Recent Issues

           

          More in Opinion 

          Life
          Kyle Lawrence, a partner at Spacious Storage and Malibu Marine. (Lia Crowe)

          Kyle Lawrence talks style and inspiration

          A partner at Spacious Storage and Malibu Marine

            Photography Colin Jewall and Lia Crowe

            Magical living in the Lovig ‘wolf den’

            Sleek, modern, minimalist and… gone to the dogs

              More in Life 

              Impress
              Shawn Magnus, owner-operator of Sidney Courier.

              Shopping locally in Sidney comes with FREE delivery!

              Initiative boosts options for shoppers and businesses

                Berwick celebrates active aging every day, emphasizing the many dimensions to wellness: intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, vocational, and emotional.

                Active, engaged, alive! ‘Retired’ doesn’t have to mean dull.

                Strutting the catwalk or Zooming with friends: these seniors do retirement right!

                  More in Impress