‘Typically after 11 p.m. until 3 a.m., one in 10 drivers – based on stats – is impaired’ The stricter drunk driving laws that came into effect Dec. 18 have drawn plenty of attention, but within the municipal boundaries of Oak Bay not much will change. “The law, although it has changed, we still have… Continue reading Oak Bay Police rely on tried and true methods to sniff out impaired drivers
Author: Jesse Laufer
Police investigate after man found dead in Oak Bay parking lot
Investigation underway at Turkey Head in Oak Bay Police still don’t believe foul play was involved with a man’s death in the Turkey Head parking lot Feb. 6. Emergency services responded to a call of a man in distress at 12:30 p.m. that afternoon. Police officers attempted initial live-saving measures and were then replaced by… Continue reading Police investigate after man found dead in Oak Bay parking lot
Lost wedding ring found on Valentine’s Day
Dan Milbrath’s ring is back where it belongs
New ElderDog program helps seniors keep dogs at home
Organization seeks volunteers to help seniors stay close to their canines Victoria will soon home to an ElderDog Pawd. Completely volunteer run and donation funded, ElderDog Canada provides assistance to elderly people and their canine companions. According to the national website, ElderDog works with seniors who want keep their close relationships with their dogs, but… Continue reading New ElderDog program helps seniors keep dogs at home
Chim Chim Cher‑ee! Mary Poppins is coming to Oak Bay High
Mary Poppins opens Friday, Feb. 22, at the Dave Dunnet theatre A brand new experience for Oak Bay, Mary Poppins is floating down into the Dave Dunnet theatre Friday, Feb. 22. Almost 100 students are taking part in the performance, director Steve Price said. “We have 42 on stage, we have 20 in the stage… Continue reading Chim Chim Cher‑ee! Mary Poppins is coming to Oak Bay High
Oak Bay report shows deer only a problem for a few, says scientist
Two aspects of Oak Bay’s deer report stick out to Jason Fisher – the small “home range sizes” where Oak Bay deer live, and the low number of deer here.
There’s no mistaking that smell—It’s Winter
It could be the mud by the front door, the damp back seats of your car, or the paw prints spotted throughout the hallway—if you have a dog, you know winter is here. Your pup might even be anxious for more snow after the taste we had earlier this month.
Capital Drift
The following photos were taken on assignment while interning with The Victoria News on Apr. 9, 2016. The piece that accompanied these pictures can be found here.
A Gentleman
The following photos were taken the evening of Mar. 10, 2016, in Halifax, N.S. The shoot accompanied an article, “Interview with a Gentleman,” published in VERSO magazine. VERSO was produced during the 2016 University of King’s College School of Journalism Advanced Magazine Workshop. Thanks to Jillian Morgan who assisted on the shoot, UKC for lending… Continue reading A Gentleman
Pacific Opera Victoria presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Part of what makes Pacific Opera Victoria’s (POV) upcoming production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream so special is Victoria itself, according to Daniel Ellis.
Jesse Laufer 