Victoria-based Paralympian follows instinct for K9 training – Saanich News

Jessica Tuomela, right with current guide dog Brandy, will be joined in a professional capacity next month by Lucy the golden retriever. Interior, where women and girls are at a disproportionately greater risk of going missing, is another area Tuomela is looking into. and across Canada looking for someone willing to teach her to train […]

Northern Vancouver Island high school announces ‘functional closure’ – Saanich News

A letter to parents, guardians and caregivers was sent out by Superintendent of Schools Christina MacDonald and NISS Principal Jen Turner, where they jointly announced the school will be functionally closed on Friday, Jan. The letter noted it is expected that students will be able to access their classroom assignments online, and “through methods shared […]

Seaspan Ferries announces strike, service disruptions affecting Vancouver Island – Saanich News

One daily return sailing between Tilbury terminal in Delta and Swartz Bay and one daily round trip sailing between Tilbury and Duke Point in Nanaimo will operate seven days a week. Seaspan is warning its Vancouver Island customers that the service disruption could have an impact on the availability of goods and services. …Read the […]