1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (171+ words) Published 5:00 pm Saturday, September 12, 2026 A celebration of Colwood’s history, arts and cultural diversity is underway at Lagoon West Park and the Goldfinch Arts Centre. The Lagoon Arts & Culture Festival, hosted by the Arts & Culture Colwood Society, began Friday, Sept. 11, and…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (322+ words) Published 6:52 am Thursday, September 10, 2026 By John Arendt/Summerland Review Organizers behind a proposed expansion plan for Manning Park Resort are seeking input from the public. The resort is located along Highway 3, about 67 km east of Hope and 66 km west Princeton....

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (339+ words) Published 9:00 am Wednesday, September 9, 2026 A three-course dinner and an exclusive cuddle lounge are on the menu next month to help pets in need on the South Island. The BC SPCA Offleashed Gala Victoria will take over the Crystal Ballroom at…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (340+ words) Published 9:30 am Monday, September 7, 2026 By Monday Magazine Staff A trio of distinctly different September concerts sets the stage for a busy fall and winter in intimate venues across Greater Victoria. For Beacon Ridge Productions, the goal remains simple: to bring…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (411+ words) Published 5:30 am Saturday, September 5, 2026 Take a trip down HoneyBee Lane. It’s all abuzz at Duncan’s HoneyBee Lane, the family-run operation located at 6235 Lakes Rd., with Janette Chudleigh and her husband Tom at the helm. Janette’s relationship with bees bee-gan long…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (614+ words) Published 5:30 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 A Summerlander has turned the tragedy that faced this community during the wildfire into a piece of art. Mandy Cole, a singer-songwriter from Summerland, has come out with a song called Small Town. The song was…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (161+ words) Published 5:30 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 By Saanich News staff Saanich residents can welcome the arrival of fall with an evening of lanterns, lights and community at the Autumn Lantern Festival on Sept. 12. The event will run from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gordon…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (246+ words) Published 1:30 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 A sold-out crowd of 650 food lovers gathered at Central Saanich’s Heritage Acres on Aug. 30 to sample some of the South Island’s best food, beer and spirits at the 25th annual Feast of Fields. Organized by Victoria-based non-profit…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (442+ words) Published 7:00 am Monday, August 31, 2026 It was never in the game plan to create the mobile gaming app, but Tiffany Cruz’s recent family trip to Lake Cowichan with her partner, two daughters, and their dog Hot Dog, not only inspired her…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (219+ words) Published 5:00 pm Sunday, August 30, 2026 The smell of roasted lamb filled the air as traditional Greek music and the sounds of dancing carried through the grounds of the Greek Community of Victoria in Saanich. GreekFest returned Aug. 29-30 for a weekend celebration…...