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Clicker training: Clear communication that builds confidence
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (586+ words) Published 5:30 am Thursday, March 26, 2026 Clicker training is a simple, effective training method that uses a small handheld device that makes a quick "click" sound. The click marks the exact moment your dog performs a behavior you like, and it's immediately…...
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2+ day, 1+ hour ago (12+ words) $32M B.C. boost to upgrade Saanich's Camosun campus buildings'Victoria News...
Astronaut and UBC alumna to answer student questions from space station
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (193+ words) Published 10:10 am Tuesday, March 24, 2026 University of British Columbia students will be getting a line directly to outer space on Thursday when Jessica Meir, a school alumna and astronaut, will answer questions live from the International Space Station. Meir is the…...
Victoria teachers say budget cuts sacrifice student supports
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (326+ words) Published 2:30 pm Monday, March 23, 2026 Greater Victoria's teachers union is lashing out at a budget that puts middle-school music programs on the chopping block. The Greater Victoria Teachers' Association says School District 61 is looking to address a projected $1.9 million budget shortfall…...
2,400 apply for 200-250 firefighter jobs as B.C. gears up for wildfire season
1+ week, 4+ day ago (519+ words) Published 4:24 pm Monday, March 16, 2026 The time has come for the B.C. Wildfire Service to begin ramping up for another wildfire season, and like last year, the agency received a record number of applications for seasonal firefighters. Approximately 2,400 applications were received for…...
Awards recognize UVic students, faculty and alumni for excellence
1+ week, 6+ day ago (208+ words) Published 10:30 am Sunday, March 15, 2026 By Saanich News Staff Erdem Yazganoglu of health information science (left), Heather Buckley of civil engineering and chemistry, and Yang Shi of mechanical engineering are among 14 award winners at the 2025 REACH awards. (Courtesy UVic) To pay…...
Camosun student earns national recognition for achievements at Esquimalt base
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (342+ words) Published 10:30 am Saturday, March 14, 2026 By Saanich News Staff Second year mechanical engineering technology student Makayla Silvey was recognized in local, provincial and national awards for her work in a co-op placement. (Courtesy Camosun College) A Camosun College mechanical engineering technology…...
Saanich students trade calculators for crust in sweet Pi Day tradition
2+ week, 1+ day ago (625+ words) Published 5:30 am Friday, March 13, 2026 Albert Wu was crowned pie eating champion at Camosun College's Pi Day event on March 12. (Tony Trozzo/Saanich News) Winner Albert Wu polishes off his apple pie as Chedo Barone watches intently at Camosun College on…...
A career that changes lives, including your own
2+ week, 5+ day ago (486+ words) Published 1:40 am Sunday, March 8, 2026 In 2000, Matt Hawes attended a BC Corrections info session to collect information for his brother. While his brother ended up choosing a different path, Hawes discovered something unexpected for himself there " a meaningful career that's now…...
RCMP find ‘no credible threat’ to 100 Mile House high school
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (229+ words) Published 10:58 am Friday, March 6, 2026 100 Mile House RCMP officers are maintaining a presence at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School after a safety concern was reported to School District 27. Hattie Darney, SD 27s Director of Instruction and Safe Schools Coordinator, said that on…...