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A positive outlook for the food bank

A positive outlook for the food bank

Sidney Lions Food Bank's shelves looking healthy heading into the new year
A teacher of generations retires

A teacher of generations retires

After 35 years in the classroom, Liz Savage is stepping away from a career that touched more than 1,000 Peninsula kids and their parents
Christmas a little sadder without Holly the donkey

Christmas a little sadder without Holly the donkey

On a cool Christmas morning in Cordova Bay in 1985, Eric and Sheila Herbert were met with an unexpected surprise after breakfast.

Central Saanich densification needs neighbour input: councillor

Coun. Adam Olsen, Terry Siklenka suggest workshop for residents

Building permits slump in region

Commercial permits decrease across the board on the Peninsula
Henry Down's health a Christmas miracle

Henry Down's health a Christmas miracle

Down family will get to be together during the holidays thanks to little boy's excellent response to medical treatments

UPDATE: Missing man found safe

Demetrios Konstadinos Rokanas, 34, last seen by family in Parksville on Nov. 28
Longer days ahead after winter solstice Wednesday (photo)

Longer days ahead after winter solstice Wednesday (photo)

Dec. 21 marks the official start of winter, when the sun starts rising a little earlier and setting a little later

Jewish Festival of Light begins Tuesday

An estimated 2,500 Jews in the Capital Region have begun celebrating the eight-day Festival of Lights, better known as Hanukkah.
Horse hanging sentencing in 2012

Horse hanging sentencing in 2012

David Whiffin and Clayton Cunningham found guilty of causing unnecessary pain and suffering to Jalupae in Central Saanich