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A visitor to the Lights of Wonder in downtown Victoria. (Colin Smith Takes Pics for the Downtown Victoria Business Association)

Downtown Victoria holiday lights event draws more than 80K visitors

The Lights of Wonder was a daily event

  • Jan 11, 2024
A visitor to the Lights of Wonder in downtown Victoria. (Colin Smith Takes Pics for the Downtown Victoria Business Association)
A previous entry in the Habitat for Humanity Victoria Gingerbread Showcase. (Courtesy Habitat for Humanity Victoria)

Victoria gingerbread showcase raises $106K to build new housing

Money goes to Habitat for Humanity

  • Jan 11, 2024
A previous entry in the Habitat for Humanity Victoria Gingerbread Showcase. (Courtesy Habitat for Humanity Victoria)
A child cools down her hot chocolate. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival is 32 days of warm, velvety goodness

Event is raising money for the BC SPCA

  • Jan 11, 2024
A child cools down her hot chocolate. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe reminds The Sleuth of a Range Rover crossed with a Ford Expedition. Fearless prediction: it will sell very well. PHOTO: HYUNDAI

The Auto Sleuth: 2024 Santa Fe; New-look Chevy Traverse + more

What’s happening in the auto world? The Auto Sleuth shares all the…

  • Jan 10, 2024
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe reminds The Sleuth of a Range Rover crossed with a Ford Expedition. Fearless prediction: it will sell very well. PHOTO: HYUNDAI
TELUS original documentary The Lake is available to watch online. (Contributed/TELUS Originals)

B.C.-filmed documentary decolonizes Canadian opera with Indigenous voice

‘The Lakes’ features Westbank First Nations elder Delphine Derickson

  • Jan 10, 2024
TELUS original documentary The Lake is available to watch online. (Contributed/TELUS Originals)
The U15A1 New Westminster Royals have decided to play tonight (Jan. 9) in memory of Ravil Gabbassov, the dad of one of their players, after he died in a crash on the Coquihalla Highway on Jan. 8. (New Westminster Minor Hockey Association/Facebook)

New Westminster hockey dad dies in Coquihalla crash

Ravil Gabbassov died on scene, his son was airlifted to hospital

  • Jan 9, 2024
The U15A1 New Westminster Royals have decided to play tonight (Jan. 9) in memory of Ravil Gabbassov, the dad of one of their players, after he died in a crash on the Coquihalla Highway on Jan. 8. (New Westminster Minor Hockey Association/Facebook)
Whose Live Anyway stars, from left: Joel Murray, Jeff Davis, Greg Proops and Ryan Styles. (Courtesy Whose Live Anyway)

Whose Live Anyway? brings improv masters to Vancouver Island stage

Comedy legends coming to Victoria January 19 at the Royal Theatre

  • Jan 9, 2024
Whose Live Anyway stars, from left: Joel Murray, Jeff Davis, Greg Proops and Ryan Styles. (Courtesy Whose Live Anyway)
Since 1995, CanaDream has served multi-generational families, festival-goers, snowbirds and thrill-seekers with a fleet of over 1,500 RVs!

Calling all explorers! Don’t miss your chance to explore Canada’s most Iconic destinations

Contest offers a fully equipped RV rental of your choice for five nights!

  • Jan 8, 2024
Since 1995, CanaDream has served multi-generational families, festival-goers, snowbirds and thrill-seekers with a fleet of over 1,500 RVs!
Art Harrison, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease, is among the British Columbians sharing their stories during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

Resilience shines in the face of dementia, inspires hope this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Having spent thirteen years in social services as a successful employment counsellor,…

  • Jan 8, 2024
Art Harrison, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease, is among the British Columbians sharing their stories during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.
Electric vehicles made up nearly 21 per cent of all new light-duty passenger vehicles sold in B.C. at the three-quarter mark of 2023, however ensuring winder adoption will require addressing concerns like price and range anxiety.

NCDA Cautiously Optimistic about 2024 But ZEV Mandates remain long-term concern

2023 was a year in which the new vehicle sector faced a…

  • Jan 7, 2024
Electric vehicles made up nearly 21 per cent of all new light-duty passenger vehicles sold in B.C. at the three-quarter mark of 2023, however ensuring winder adoption will require addressing concerns like price and range anxiety.
North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Careers in Caring program directs young people to health care jobs

NIEFS launches new employment training program

  • Jan 5, 2024
North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
LETTER SIG

LETTER – Reader urges rational approach to climate change debate

Since it’s New Year resolution time, might I suggest this might be…

  • Jan 5, 2024
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A group of youths have been arrested after Sidney/North Saanich RCMP received a report about a break and enter in progress at Sidney Elementary School. (Black Press Media file photo)

Youths arrested during break-and-enter incident at Sidney Elementary School

Door glass was smashed and fire extinguishers were discharged

  • Jan 5, 2024
A group of youths have been arrested after Sidney/North Saanich RCMP received a report about a break and enter in progress at Sidney Elementary School. (Black Press Media file photo)
Police are investigating two stabbings in the Duncan area. (Citizen file photo)

Police investigate two stabbings in Duncan over holiday season

RCMP say incidents are unrelated

  • Jan 4, 2024
Police are investigating two stabbings in the Duncan area. (Citizen file photo)
LETTER SIG

LETTER – Airline safety relies on realistic expectations

As a retired airline pilot, I would like to comment on the…

  • Jan 4, 2024
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Art at the Lake is looking for your art. (Rowan Sanderson/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Downsizing? Saanich Peninsula art auction needs donated works

Art at the Lake looking for your art

  • Jan 4, 2024
Art at the Lake is looking for your art. (Rowan Sanderson/Contributed to Black Press Media)
Victoria’s Royal Jubilee Hospital. (Black Press Media file photo)

LETTER: Island Health committed to improved access to care

As we come to the end of 2023, Island Health is proud…

  • Dec 30, 2023
Victoria’s Royal Jubilee Hospital. (Black Press Media file photo)
Young people are set to take over the BC legislature building. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)
Young people are set to take over the BC legislature building. (Kiernan Green/News Staff)
Funds rolling in for a new CT scanner. (Submitted photo)

Business matching Victoria donations up to $50K to fund imaging equipment

Campaign underway to raise funds for CT scanner

  • Dec 29, 2023
Funds rolling in for a new CT scanner. (Submitted photo)
2023 Genesis Electrified G80. Courtesy Wheelbase Media

Auto Almanac: Genesis Electrified G80; Carbon fibre; Auto trivia + more

Drawing Board 2023 Genesis Electrified G80: The full-size luxury sedan appears almost…

  • Dec 28, 2023
2023 Genesis Electrified G80. Courtesy Wheelbase Media