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The Halloween Train is back at the BC Forest Discovery Centre this October. (Citizen file)

Halloween Train pulling in to Duncan

At the BC Forest Discovery Centre starting Oct. 20

The Halloween Train is back at the BC Forest Discovery Centre this October. (Citizen file)
Ed Bain, popular morning man at 100.3 The Q radio and CHEK TV weatherman, on the streets of Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Radio host Ed Bain is Victoria’s morning smile

Humour and imagination are at the root of the Morning Show’s success

  • Oct 9, 2023
Ed Bain, popular morning man at 100.3 The Q radio and CHEK TV weatherman, on the streets of Crofton. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Come be a Souper-hero at this year’s 22nd Souper Bowls of Hope charity event for the first time since 2019. (Courtesy of Victoria Youth Empowerment Society)

‘Show your Soup-ort’: Youth Empowerment Society hosts soup fundraiser

Executive director Julia-Ann Hunter says holidays can be a challenging time for the un-housed

Come be a Souper-hero at this year’s 22nd Souper Bowls of Hope charity event for the first time since 2019. (Courtesy of Victoria Youth Empowerment Society)
Roy Evans is 95 and still fixing watches. (Tim Collins/News Photo)

At age 95, Langford watchmaker is still ticking after a life lived well

A love of watches has been a constant in Roy Evans’ life

  • Oct 7, 2023
Roy Evans is 95 and still fixing watches. (Tim Collins/News Photo)
Sidney Single Seniors 55-plus chairperson Colleen Schayes (left) and longtime club member Isabelle Yoxall (right) take part in the group’s monthly meetings at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Sidney Single Seniors 55-plus chairperson Colleen Schayes (left) and longtime club member Isabelle Yoxall (right) take part in the group’s monthly meetings at the SHOAL Centre in Sidney. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Print books from the Greater Victoria Public Library’s 2023 Emerging Local Authors Collection are currently displayed at the Central Branch. (Courtesy GVPL)

Greater Victoria libraries loaded with events for library month

Learn about emerging authors and more

  • Oct 6, 2023
Print books from the Greater Victoria Public Library’s 2023 Emerging Local Authors Collection are currently displayed at the Central Branch. (Courtesy GVPL)
Jann Arden designed the limited edition Animal Food Bank hoodie. (animalfoodbank.org)

Animal Food Bank to send 16 pallets of cat food across Western Canada

The organization needs $2,500 to ship the $85,000 of food

  • Oct 6, 2023
Jann Arden designed the limited edition Animal Food Bank hoodie. (animalfoodbank.org)
UVic Vikes player Abby Mackenzie met Mackenzie Rigg when she was in her first year. (Samantha Holomay/Black Press Media)

‘Capturing a legacy’: UVic Vikes celebrate the life of men’s soccer captain

Men’s and women’s soccer teams organize the Vikes Kick Cancer event.

UVic Vikes player Abby Mackenzie met Mackenzie Rigg when she was in her first year. (Samantha Holomay/Black Press Media)
Andy Marie on the set of web series Best Friend Me at The Mint restaurant in downtown Victoria. (Photo by Arnold Lim/Stigma Free Productions)

Web series filmed in Greater Victoria eyes mental health month launch

Team working to wrap up filming for World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10

Andy Marie on the set of web series Best Friend Me at The Mint restaurant in downtown Victoria. (Photo by Arnold Lim/Stigma Free Productions)
Kenny Podmore, centre, remains friends with the couple long after their wedding at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. (Courtesy Kenny Podmore)

The commish: Sidney man marks a decade of marrying folks

Hot mic hilarity and a runaway puppy highlight a decade of marriages made with love

Kenny Podmore, centre, remains friends with the couple long after their wedding at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. (Courtesy Kenny Podmore)
Paul Fenje and Rebecca Grace with their meals during Our Place’s annual Thanksgiving lunch on Oct. 3. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Our Place dishes out annual Thanksgiving meal in Victoria

Lunch gives out Thanksgiving classics to those struggling in the community

Paul Fenje and Rebecca Grace with their meals during Our Place’s annual Thanksgiving lunch on Oct. 3. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
Saanich teen Divina David is most excited about the internship portion of her Amazon Future Engineer scholarship. (Courtesy Divina David)

Robotics startup scores Saanich teen Amazon internship, scholarship

Divina David among 10 to earn $30K future engineer scholarship

Saanich teen Divina David is most excited about the internship portion of her Amazon Future Engineer scholarship. (Courtesy Divina David)
Theresa Bodger with cousin Heather Hooge at the Georgina Falt Memorial Tournament named in honour of Theresa’s mom. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Landmark fundraising goal reached in music trivia tournament

Record single year proceeds lead to Georgina Falt Memorial event surpassing $100,000

Theresa Bodger with cousin Heather Hooge at the Georgina Falt Memorial Tournament named in honour of Theresa’s mom. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Victoria is home to the Cattle Point Dark Sky Urban Star Park, part of a worldwide dark-sky movement that encourages areas to reduce sky pollution. (Courtesy of Steven Colepy)

‘Starry-eyed seekers’: Greater Victoria UFO chasers study the night sky

Vancouver Island’s cosmic crusaders are seeking extraterrestrial encounters

Victoria is home to the Cattle Point Dark Sky Urban Star Park, part of a worldwide dark-sky movement that encourages areas to reduce sky pollution. (Courtesy of Steven Colepy)
Daniellia Clunis (second from right) with her family. (Photo contributed)

Victoria family put ‘boxing gloves on’ to battle rare cancer

Family credits BC Children’s Hospital for care

  • Oct 1, 2023
Daniellia Clunis (second from right) with her family. (Photo contributed)
Victoria Orange Shirt Day co-founders Kristin Spray and Eddy Charlie stand in front of their vendor booth at the South Island Powwow Saturday (Sept. 30) at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Thousands mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Victoria

The South Island Powwow returned for its second year at Royal Athletic Park

Victoria Orange Shirt Day co-founders Kristin Spray and Eddy Charlie stand in front of their vendor booth at the South Island Powwow Saturday (Sept. 30) at Royal Athletic Park in Victoria. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Silver Creek Elementary School (SCEC) will be hosting the Project Heart Canoe — a canoe of student created artwork that honours residential school survivors and expresses a message of healing. (Project Heart Canoe)

QUIZ: How much do you know about the history of Canada’s residential schools?

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, on Sept. 30, is a sombre time for reflection

In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Silver Creek Elementary School (SCEC) will be hosting the Project Heart Canoe — a canoe of student created artwork that honours residential school survivors and expresses a message of healing. (Project Heart Canoe)
Black Press Media’s multimedia coverage of the 2022 Saanich bank shooting was recognized with a Canadian Community Newspaper Award. (Black Press Media file photo)

Black Press Media honoured at Canadian Community Newspaper Awards

Black Press Media earns 26 awards, four for Greater Victoria work

Black Press Media’s multimedia coverage of the 2022 Saanich bank shooting was recognized with a Canadian Community Newspaper Award. (Black Press Media file photo)
Rob Sam sits with his handmade drum in his office at the Pacific Centre Family Services Association, where he helps people as the counselling agency’s Indigenous liaison. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Shielded by love, WSANEC helper uses ancestors’ knowledge to guide all he does

Rob Sam considers himself one of the few to be protected, now he looks to heal Coast Salish pains

Rob Sam sits with his handmade drum in his office at the Pacific Centre Family Services Association, where he helps people as the counselling agency’s Indigenous liaison. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
A participant in one of last year’s Orange Shirt Day events. (Black Press Media file photo)

Stories, cultures to be shared with Greater Victoria residents on Sept. 30

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events taking place across the region

A participant in one of last year’s Orange Shirt Day events. (Black Press Media file photo)