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Racheal Bromwich, Sandy Thomas, Richard Falle, Bryan Johnston. (Image/Tim Collins)

Pumping iron: Seniors finding the ‘fountain of youth’ at a West Shore gym

Seniors at the Westhills YMCA exercise their way to a healthy life

  • Nov 28, 2023
Racheal Bromwich, Sandy Thomas, Richard Falle, Bryan Johnston. (Image/Tim Collins)
Sean Burns (RLP Coast Capital Broker Owner), Candace Stretch (manager, Cridge Supportive Transitional Housing), Natalie Burns (RLP Coast Capital broker owner), April Grout (manager, RLP Coast Capital Realty), Marlene Goley (manager, Cridge Transition House for Women), Michelle Kientopp (manager, RLP Coast Capital Reality) and Adam Richards (CEO, Cridge Centre for the Family) celebrate a donation to change the lives of women facing violence. (Courtesy Cridge Centre for the Family)

Fall walk raises $27K for Victoria women’s transition house

Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, community support ‘sends women a powerful message’

Sean Burns (RLP Coast Capital Broker Owner), Candace Stretch (manager, Cridge Supportive Transitional Housing), Natalie Burns (RLP Coast Capital broker owner), April Grout (manager, RLP Coast Capital Realty), Marlene Goley (manager, Cridge Transition House for Women), Michelle Kientopp (manager, RLP Coast Capital Reality) and Adam Richards (CEO, Cridge Centre for the Family) celebrate a donation to change the lives of women facing violence. (Courtesy Cridge Centre for the Family)
The magic of Christmas is coming back to Butchart Gardens from Dec. 1 to Jan. 6. (Black Press Media file photo)

Central Saanich’s Butchart Gardens set to light up for magic of Christmas

The official light up event is on Dec. 1

The magic of Christmas is coming back to Butchart Gardens from Dec. 1 to Jan. 6. (Black Press Media file photo)
A simple ‘hello’ goes a long way in kicking off communication with someone whose sight is limited says Gina Martin who educates the region through her Diverse Abilities business. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: ‘Don’t grab us’: Greater Victoria advocate teaches sight-loss etiquette

‘Losing my sight hasn’t changed me, but it’s changed the way I interact with the world’

A simple ‘hello’ goes a long way in kicking off communication with someone whose sight is limited says Gina Martin who educates the region through her Diverse Abilities business. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Michele Nault Mortimer and Tara Nault. (Submitted photo)

‘Weaving a Road to Reconciliation’ at Lighthouse Community Centre

Presentation Nov. 26 by Tara Nault and Michele Nault Mortimer

Michele Nault Mortimer and Tara Nault. (Submitted photo)
Tseshaht members dance outside of Maht Mahs on Sept. 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on the First Nation’s reserve by Port Alberni. (Eric Plummer photos)

Tseshaht looking to demolish and replace last vestiges of residential school

First Nation wants to tap into federal funding to replace Maht Mah’s gymnasium

Tseshaht members dance outside of Maht Mahs on Sept. 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on the First Nation’s reserve by Port Alberni. (Eric Plummer photos)
Operation Christmas Child gift boxes ready for shipping. (Operation Christmas Child photo)

Metchosin inmates help fill 3,233 shoeboxes to brighten up Christmas

Greater Victoria residents stepped up

  • Nov 24, 2023
Operation Christmas Child gift boxes ready for shipping. (Operation Christmas Child photo)
Nyasha Katedza has launched a GoFundMe to help her through medical school. (Photo contributed)

B.C. woman faces racism, homelessness chasing dream of being a doctor

Nyasha Katedza is raising funds to help her through medical school

  • Nov 24, 2023
Nyasha Katedza has launched a GoFundMe to help her through medical school. (Photo contributed)
Online shopping has become more common in recent years. (Shutterstock)

QUIZ: Are you ready for the holiday shopping rush

Black Friday, on Nov. 24, is a busy day for retail shopping

Online shopping has become more common in recent years. (Shutterstock)
The Lights of Wonder event returns Dec. 1. (Colin Smith Takes Pics photo)

Downtown Victoria lights event returns with free horse-drawn trolley rides

And the lights will be on for the entire month of December

The Lights of Wonder event returns Dec. 1. (Colin Smith Takes Pics photo)
2023 IEOA Lighted Truck Parade Route Map.

This Greater Victoria festive truck parade isn’t just about the flashy lights

IEOA’s 24th annual parade helps children and families who are accessing food banks

2023 IEOA Lighted Truck Parade Route Map.
Christmas light tours Victoria. (Tim Collins)

Five out-of-the-ordinary things to do in Greater Victoria for the holidays

Get out this holiday season and enjoy the fun

  • Nov 23, 2023
Christmas light tours Victoria. (Tim Collins)
Donations of warm clothing are needed. (MetroCreative photo)

Clothing drive looks to keep Greater Victoria residents warm this winter

Two drop-off locations

  • Nov 22, 2023
Donations of warm clothing are needed. (MetroCreative photo)
Master Warrant Officer Lisa Kachanoski will be the first female to be promoted to Regimental Sergeant Major in the 140-year history of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery. (Photo Submitted)

Making history: Nanaimo woman becomes 1st female Regimental Sergeant Major

Lisa Kachanoski first in the 5th BC field artillery regiment’s 140-year history

Master Warrant Officer Lisa Kachanoski will be the first female to be promoted to Regimental Sergeant Major in the 140-year history of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery. (Photo Submitted)
A pair of decorative reindeer sit atop a float heading down Government Street as part of the 40th annual Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade in 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)

Five festive events to check out in Greater Victoria, including a parade

Seasonal magic returns to Greater Victoria with family-friendly festivities

A pair of decorative reindeer sit atop a float heading down Government Street as part of the 40th annual Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade in 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)
Liam Pope-Lau, 14, outside legendary Carnegie Hall in New York where he took the stage to perform an act from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. (Photo by Naomi Pope)

‘So amazing’: Oak Bay teen takes on Shakespeare at prestigious Carnegie Hall

St. Michaels University School student earns international opportunity with spoken word competition

Liam Pope-Lau, 14, outside legendary Carnegie Hall in New York where he took the stage to perform an act from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. (Photo by Naomi Pope)
Inside the Christ Church Cathedral where the St. Cecilia’s Day Christmas Market and Music will take place. (Samantha Duerksen/Black Press Media)

Victoria Christmas market offers the sound of organs while holiday shopping

Christ Church Cathedral will be alive with the sounds of music and local vendors November 25

Inside the Christ Church Cathedral where the St. Cecilia’s Day Christmas Market and Music will take place. (Samantha Duerksen/Black Press Media)
In the world of magic, a young illusionist named Vitaly has taken it upon himself to rekindle the flames of wonder. (Andrew Gerard Photo)

Magic that stunned Penn & Teller coming to Saanich school

Vitaly featured at UVic

  • Nov 19, 2023
In the world of magic, a young illusionist named Vitaly has taken it upon himself to rekindle the flames of wonder. (Andrew Gerard Photo)
The new Cozy Christmas Food Tour, which starts on Nov. 17, means you can savour delicious treats like gooey melted cheese, rich truffles, peppermint bark, spiced nuts and rich hot chocolate. (Off the Eaten Track photo)

Eat your face off during Victoria Christmas food tour

Ooey, gooey food is part of the fun

  • Nov 19, 2023
The new Cozy Christmas Food Tour, which starts on Nov. 17, means you can savour delicious treats like gooey melted cheese, rich truffles, peppermint bark, spiced nuts and rich hot chocolate. (Off the Eaten Track photo)
Hannah Spinelli of Just Peachy and Alex Viol of SOBAR. (Jen Zielinski/ Capital News)

It’s ‘Just Peachy’ to be sober at new Okanagan bar

SOBAR will open on Dec. 1 inside of Just Peachy in Kelowna

Hannah Spinelli of Just Peachy and Alex Viol of SOBAR. (Jen Zielinski/ Capital News)