Olivier Laurin

4 days ago | peninsulanewsreview.com | Olivier Laurin

Sooke residents came together on Sunday (June 22) for the second Paws for Pride Parade, a celebration of community and inclusion, hosted by the Sooke Branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library in partnership with the Friends of Sooke Parks and the municipality of Sooke. The family-friendly event ran from noon to 2 p.m., starting at the Sooke library’s covered underground area that was filled with music, crafts, and activities for kids.

4 days ago | pqbnews.com | Olivier Laurin

A Saanich veterinary professional has been recognized on a national stage for her dedication to animal care. Leah Penner, registered veterinary technologist and practice manager at Pacific Cat Clinic, has been named Veterinary Professional of the Year by Trupanion pet medical insurance. This year’s awards drew nearly 1,700 nominations and more than 47,000 public votes. Only 12 winners were selected across North America. “I was pretty surprised and didn't expect it at all,” said Penner.

4 days ago | peninsulanewsreview.com | Olivier Laurin

The year-long wait for many Sooke residents ended the weekend of June 22 with the return of the famous, decades-old tradition of the salmon barbecue. As a long line of people formed at the entrance of the Sooke Region Museum that morning, official event pitmaster Dean Haldane and his family were in charge of preparing the salmon the old-fashioned way.

5 days ago | goldstreamgazette.com | Olivier Laurin

Scottish philosopher David Hume once said, “Difference is an accident of birth, and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to the difference is to respect it.” This past weekend, Saanich not only showed respect for difference — it celebrated it. Uptown hosted its third annual Multicultural Festival on June 22, highlighting diversity through music, dance, food and art from around the world.

1 week ago | peninsulanewsreview.com | Olivier Laurin

A Saanich veterinary professional has been recognized on a national stage for her dedication to animal care. Leah Penner, registered veterinary technologist and practice manager at Pacific Cat Clinic, has been named Veterinary Professional of the Year by Trupanion pet medical insurance. This year’s awards drew nearly 1,700 nominations and more than 47,000 public votes. Only 12 winners were selected across North America. “I was pretty surprised and didn't expect it at all,” said Penner.