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Mark Brennae

Education

Mice in the classrooms: Saanich’s SD63 battling rodent problem

Mark Brennae
Jun 3, 2026

The number of traps full has been coming down, so that leads me to believe that the population of rodents is going down with it,” said Rob Lumb, SD63’s director of facilities.

Arts

Felines, fine art, and fresh strawberries: Fernwood will be vibrant this weekend

Mark Brennae
May 27, 2026

Visitors will be able to spot cats peering through windows, lounging in their yards, or doing cat things on their own cat time.

Sports

Pickleball is booming, and Victoria wants to lead the way

Mark Brennae
May 23, 2026

Events such as the Pickleball Festival and the Sooke Paddle Battle are examples of a sport gone mad: Suddenly, everyone’s playing pickleball.

Events

This weekend, Victoria is the Choral City

Mark Brennae
May 14, 2026

You can catch free pop-up concerts on the steps of the legislature and on the lower causeway of the Inner Harbour.

Politics

Longtime Langford councillor Lillian Szpak dies suddenly

Mark Brennae
May 5, 2026

Szpak, who served as a councillor for 24 years, was 73.

The Universe

Fast, bright and gone in seconds: a meteor hurtles over CRD

Mark Brennae
Apr 29, 2026

Astronomers speculate it likely broke up into pieces in northern Oregon or southern Washington.

Municipal

Cop out: former VicPD chief Del Manak not running for mayor

Mark Brennae
Apr 15, 2026

Manak is one of several potential candidates for local office who are now making the call on whether to run.

Agriculture

Nature cleanups: good for the forest, great for your brain

Mark Brennae
Apr 7, 2026

It sure is easy to feel that giving back to nature can create some seriously positive vibes.