Travis Paterson

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Beer drinkers in B.C. had the chance to fill their growlers at restaurants so that the restaurants could sell off the beer from opened kegs before they spoiled. (Joe Wiebe Photo)

B.C. ends short experiment with growler fills at restaurants

Province extends take-out sales of six-packs, wine

Beer drinkers in B.C. had the chance to fill their growlers at restaurants so that the restaurants could sell off the beer from opened kegs before they spoiled. (Joe Wiebe Photo)
Oak Bay Arts Alive has secured 16 artists to paint one or two of 24 aluminum hearts as part of a community project this summer. Once painted, the hearts will tour the District of Oak Bay. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Hearts alive summer art display on the way in Oak Bay

Twenty-four hearts will flow in the wind to boost community spirit

Oak Bay Arts Alive has secured 16 artists to paint one or two of 24 aluminum hearts as part of a community project this summer. Once painted, the hearts will tour the District of Oak Bay. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
A commuter crosses the border from Oak Bay into Victoria over Foul Bay Road from McNeill Avenue onto Richardson Street where there is soon to be a diverter for westbound vehicles. (Travis Paterson/News Staff) A commuter crosses the border from Oak Bay into Victoria over Foul Bay Road from McNeill Avenue onto Richardson Street where there is soon to be a diverter for westbound vehicles. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Victoria mayor responds to Oak Bay Council with letter about bike way

Oak Bay council offered visit by Victoria planners regarding Richardson bike way

A commuter crosses the border from Oak Bay into Victoria over Foul Bay Road from McNeill Avenue onto Richardson Street where there is soon to be a diverter for westbound vehicles. (Travis Paterson/News Staff) A commuter crosses the border from Oak Bay into Victoria over Foul Bay Road from McNeill Avenue onto Richardson Street where there is soon to be a diverter for westbound vehicles. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
The secession of Ward 6: When two Saaniches became three

The secession of Ward 6: When two Saaniches became three

Central Saanich was once Ward 6, one of seven Saanich areas

The secession of Ward 6: When two Saaniches became three
Loss of UVic dog park deals a blow to socially anxious pets

Loss of UVic dog park deals a blow to socially anxious pets

Owners of non-socialized dogs seek safe space following closure of Cedar Hill Corner

Loss of UVic dog park deals a blow to socially anxious pets
Dr. Mary Kerr on the desk of her office. The theatre professor has been recognized for transforming stages through her design for five decades. (UVic Photo Services)

From Mick Jagger to the Dalai Lama: Mary Kerr has set the stage

Vancouver Island set designer wins national Molson Prize Laureate

Dr. Mary Kerr on the desk of her office. The theatre professor has been recognized for transforming stages through her design for five decades. (UVic Photo Services)
Before the site is developed, the Oak Bay Lodge could become a temporary shelter space. The Capital Regional District has asked staff to explore options for the building, which will sit empty once residents are moved to The Summit at Quadra Village. (Black Press Media file photo)

Mayor not in favour of low barrier housing at Oak Bay Lodge

Process is already in place to determine future of Oak Bay Lodge

Before the site is developed, the Oak Bay Lodge could become a temporary shelter space. The Capital Regional District has asked staff to explore options for the building, which will sit empty once residents are moved to The Summit at Quadra Village. (Black Press Media file photo)
Saanich Jr. B hockey goalie Robert Michetti stopped two out of three shootout shots to earn the win for the over the Campbell River Storm at the Rod Brind’Amour Arena in Campbell River on Jan. 18. The next time they play, Saanich will have a new name and logo. (Black Press Media file photo)

Saanich junior hockey team drops Braves name

Club moves on after 53-years with First Nations logo

Saanich Jr. B hockey goalie Robert Michetti stopped two out of three shootout shots to earn the win for the over the Campbell River Storm at the Rod Brind’Amour Arena in Campbell River on Jan. 18. The next time they play, Saanich will have a new name and logo. (Black Press Media file photo)
A commuter crosses the border from Oak Bay into Victoria over Foul Bay Road from McNeill Avenue onto Richardson Street where there is soon to be a diverter for westbound vehicles. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Wheels in motion for Victoria bike network extension

Oak Bay council seeks inclusion on Richardson bike lane

A commuter crosses the border from Oak Bay into Victoria over Foul Bay Road from McNeill Avenue onto Richardson Street where there is soon to be a diverter for westbound vehicles. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
Nancy James, owner of the Maresa Boutique, Bunny Doyle, owner of Shabby Rabbit clothing, and Dale Shaw, owner of the Oak Bay Gallery, said their businesses are struggling despite reopening after COVID-19 closures and now face additional hardship due to the parking turned into patio space in Oak Bay Village. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Owners say loss of parking pushes businesses to the brink

New Penny Farthing patio ‘will be like New Orleans, or Las Vegas’

Nancy James, owner of the Maresa Boutique, Bunny Doyle, owner of Shabby Rabbit clothing, and Dale Shaw, owner of the Oak Bay Gallery, said their businesses are struggling despite reopening after COVID-19 closures and now face additional hardship due to the parking turned into patio space in Oak Bay Village. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
Francine Klysen with her art at the Gage Gallery exhibition Challenge Crisis with Creativity. Klysen has found time to work on her art as she has been unable to visit her husband, who has been in care at the Kiwanis Pavilion for five years. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Oak Bay pandemic project gets 300 submissions

Gage Gallery exhibit shows how people cope during crisis

Francine Klysen with her art at the Gage Gallery exhibition Challenge Crisis with Creativity. Klysen has found time to work on her art as she has been unable to visit her husband, who has been in care at the Kiwanis Pavilion for five years. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
Ruth and Dean restaurant in Estevan Village expanded onto the sidewalk as of June 17, taking advantage of Oak Bay’s temporary laws. In this case, the sidewalk was large enough to accommodate tables, though that’s not the case in all of Victoria, notes Walk On, Victoria, advocacy group. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Pedestrian advocate says pandemic has paved way for more walkable communities

Walk On, Victoria encouraged by traffic closures and expanded patios

Ruth and Dean restaurant in Estevan Village expanded onto the sidewalk as of June 17, taking advantage of Oak Bay’s temporary laws. In this case, the sidewalk was large enough to accommodate tables, though that’s not the case in all of Victoria, notes Walk On, Victoria, advocacy group. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
Oak Bay couple might have world’s tallest foxglove

Oak Bay couple might have world’s tallest foxglove

Duo pleased with 11-foot Digitalus purpurea

Oak Bay couple might have world’s tallest foxglove
Royal Navy veteran Ron Telfer, 89, was surprised to receive 35 masks from the Korean government on Wednesday as a thank you for his service during the Korean War. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Korean government surprises Oak Bay veteran with gift of masks

Scottish-raised resident celebrates gift of 35 KF94 masks

Royal Navy veteran Ron Telfer, 89, was surprised to receive 35 masks from the Korean government on Wednesday as a thank you for his service during the Korean War. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
Madrona Gallery owner Michael Warren and employee Brittany Scarfe with Ted Harrison’s Glorious Lone Land (1990), which might be Harrison’s biggest piece. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

From emerging artists to rare pieces, Madrona Gallery in Victoria turns 10

Seven-foot Ted Harrison piece latest to come through gallery

Madrona Gallery owner Michael Warren and employee Brittany Scarfe with Ted Harrison’s Glorious Lone Land (1990), which might be Harrison’s biggest piece. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
The top 13 most trusted brands in Canada of the 342 that the Gustavson Brand Trust Index research team runs its annual survey on. The survey asks 7,800 Canadian consumers their opinion each year with new brands being included. (Gustavson Brand Trust Index Image)

COVID-19 soured consumer trust, says UVic-based group

Facebook finishes last in Canadian consumer poll

The top 13 most trusted brands in Canada of the 342 that the Gustavson Brand Trust Index research team runs its annual survey on. The survey asks 7,800 Canadian consumers their opinion each year with new brands being included. (Gustavson Brand Trust Index Image)
Grit and determination earn Oak Bay student $40,000 scholarship

Grit and determination earn Oak Bay student $40,000 scholarship

Graduating Tessa Jones headed to University of Victoria

Grit and determination earn Oak Bay student $40,000 scholarship
Oak Bay deer project working despite new fawns appearing

Oak Bay deer project working despite new fawns appearing

Deer contraception project clarifies confusion about fawns

Oak Bay deer project working despite new fawns appearing
Conor Nicolson, 9, of Saanich will have to wait the better part of a year to compete in the prestigious Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament in Edmonton. The annual tourney is held in June. (Ryan Nicolson Photo)

Saanich youth hockey player will have to wait for Brick tourney

Players stay sharp working on their skills in backyard ‘rink’ due to COVID-19 restrictions

Conor Nicolson, 9, of Saanich will have to wait the better part of a year to compete in the prestigious Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament in Edmonton. The annual tourney is held in June. (Ryan Nicolson Photo)
Oak Bay resident Christin Geall with her new book, Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style, a collection of Geall’s floral photography that accompanies Geall’s 42,000-word journey of art history and floral arrangement. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Noted Oak Bay floral arranger debuts first book

Instagram star Christin Geall combines photography, floral arrangements

Oak Bay resident Christin Geall with her new book, Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style, a collection of Geall’s floral photography that accompanies Geall’s 42,000-word journey of art history and floral arrangement. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)