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Edie Daponte on stage with her band, Joey Smith on bass, and Damian Graham on drums at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay in 2022. (Courtesy of Patrick Emery)

Greater Victoria Remembrance Day musical honours Second World War singers

Vera Lynn, Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich will be portrayed

Edie Daponte on stage with her band, Joey Smith on bass, and Damian Graham on drums at the Sid Williams Theatre in Courtenay in 2022. (Courtesy of Patrick Emery)
FILE - Patrick Dempsey poses for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film “Ferrari” during the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival, Aug. 31, 2023, in Venice, Italy. On Tuesday, Nov, 7, People magazine named Dempsey as its Sexiest Man Alive. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)

Patrick Dempsey named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine

He’s not just “McDreamy” anymore — Patrick Dempsey is now also People…

FILE - Patrick Dempsey poses for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film “Ferrari” during the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival, Aug. 31, 2023, in Venice, Italy. On Tuesday, Nov, 7, People magazine named Dempsey as its Sexiest Man Alive. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Signage for the 51st annual CMA Awards appears in lights at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The CMA Awards are back Wednesday to honor the top artists in country music, with Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde and Morgan Wallen among the performers. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Lainey Wilson tops nominee list as country music salutes best and brightest

CMA Awards will pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett during a show hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning

FILE - Signage for the 51st annual CMA Awards appears in lights at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The CMA Awards are back Wednesday to honor the top artists in country music, with Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde and Morgan Wallen among the performers. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Hypnotist Asad Mecci, left, and comedian Colin Mochrie on stage with volunteers during a performance of ‘Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis.’ The pair will bring the show to Nanaimo’s Port Theatre Nov. 8. (Photo by Carol Rosegg)

Comedy tour aims leaves Island audience members in a trance

Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci visits multiple VI venues

Hypnotist Asad Mecci, left, and comedian Colin Mochrie on stage with volunteers during a performance of ‘Hyprov: Improv Under Hypnosis.’ The pair will bring the show to Nanaimo’s Port Theatre Nov. 8. (Photo by Carol Rosegg)
Singer Nelly Furtado is pictured in Toronto as she promotes her new album “The Ride” on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Furtado’s pop music comeback continues with the singer stepping up to host the 2024 Juno Awards.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

B.C.’s Furtado will host 2024 Juno Awards in Halifax

‘I’m Like a Bird’ hitmaker will lead awards show for the 2nd time as she pursues comeback

Singer Nelly Furtado is pictured in Toronto as she promotes her new album “The Ride” on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Furtado’s pop music comeback continues with the singer stepping up to host the 2024 Juno Awards.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Serena Williams attends the CFDA Fashion Awards at the American Museum of Natural History on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Tennis legend Serena Williams honored as ‘fashion icon’ at fashion industry’s big awards night

Tennis legend Serena Williams told a glittery fashion industry audience how fashion…

Serena Williams attends the CFDA Fashion Awards at the American Museum of Natural History on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Britain’s Prince William, second from right, Australian actress Cate Blanchett, right, British actress Hannah Waddingham, left, and U.S. actor Sterling K. Brown, second from left, pose on the green carpet for the 2023 Earthshot Prize Awards in in Singapore, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Celebrities join Prince William on the Singapore green carpet for his Earthshot Prize awards

Celebrities joined Britain’s Prince William to walk the “green carpet” in Singapore…

Britain’s Prince William, second from right, Australian actress Cate Blanchett, right, British actress Hannah Waddingham, left, and U.S. actor Sterling K. Brown, second from left, pose on the green carpet for the 2023 Earthshot Prize Awards in in Singapore, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Spitfire on display at a previous event. (Black Press Media file photo)

Motorsports Spectacular returns to Victoria in 2024 with thrilling shows

Tickets go on sale Friday

  • Oct 31, 2023
Spitfire on display at a previous event. (Black Press Media file photo)
Nanaimo pop-soul artist Buwa recently released his new single It Don’t Matter from his EP Just Call Me Buwa. (Photo submitted)

Vancouver Island pop-soul artist taking forward steps with new music

Buwa releases new single It Don’t Matter from his EP Just Call Me Buwa

Nanaimo pop-soul artist Buwa recently released his new single It Don’t Matter from his EP Just Call Me Buwa. (Photo submitted)
FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of “The Invention of Lying” in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54. The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

‘Friends’ creators, actors, family mourn Matthew Perry: ‘The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken’

Matthew Perry was widely mourned this weekend by friends, co-stars and some…

FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of “The Invention of Lying” in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54. The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
This image released by Universal Pictures shows, from left, Bonnie, Freddy Fazbear and Chica in a scene from “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” (Universal Pictures via AP)

Video game adaptation ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ notches $130M global debut

Film stars Josh Hutcherson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Matthew Lillard

This image released by Universal Pictures shows, from left, Bonnie, Freddy Fazbear and Chica in a scene from “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” (Universal Pictures via AP)
FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of "The Invention of Lying" in Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2009. Perry turns 52 on Aug. 19. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Justin Trudeau, friends, actors and fans mourn Matthew Perry

54-year-old ‘Friends’ actor found dead from apparent drowning on Saturday

FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the premiere of "The Invention of Lying" in Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2009. Perry turns 52 on Aug. 19. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party on Thursday, Nov.17, 2022, in West Hollywood, Calif. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54. The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)

Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated ‘Friends’ star, dies at 54

Actor spent 10 seasons on popular TV sitcom

FILE - Matthew Perry arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party on Thursday, Nov.17, 2022, in West Hollywood, Calif. Perry, who starred Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He was 54. The Emmy-nominated actor was found dead of an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles Times and celebrity website TMZ, which was the first to report the news. Both outlets cited unnamed sources confirming Perry’s death. His publicists and other representatives did not immediately return messages seeking comment. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
‘1989 TAYLOR’S VERSION’ out now. (Photo Source: taylorswift.com)

From country to pop, 2014 nostalgia to 2023 reality – it’s time for Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’

Taylor Swift’s reimagined “1989” is here, the album that ushered in the…

‘1989 TAYLOR’S VERSION’ out now. (Photo Source: taylorswift.com)
FILE -The Beatles, foreground from left, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr on drums perform on the CBS “Ed Sullivan Show” in New York on Feb. 9, 1964. Sixty years after the onset of Beatlemania and with two of the quartet now dead, artificial intelligence has enabled the release of a “new” Beatles song.“Now And Then,” will be available Thursday, Nov. 2. (AP Photo/File)

The last new Beatles song, ‘Now And Then,’ will be released next week

Sixty years after the onset of Beatlemania and with two of the…

FILE -The Beatles, foreground from left, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr on drums perform on the CBS “Ed Sullivan Show” in New York on Feb. 9, 1964. Sixty years after the onset of Beatlemania and with two of the quartet now dead, artificial intelligence has enabled the release of a “new” Beatles song.“Now And Then,” will be available Thursday, Nov. 2. (AP Photo/File)
Helen Austin (left) and Charlotte Palmer in 2022, with Palmer came to Vancouver Island for a visit. Photo supplied

English actress Charlotte Palmer brings her solo show to Vancouver Island

With the help of her friend, Comox Valley musician Helen Austin, tour will stop in 7 Island cities

Helen Austin (left) and Charlotte Palmer in 2022, with Palmer came to Vancouver Island for a visit. Photo supplied
This image, released by HBO Max, shows Chelsea Hander during her comedy special ‘Chelsea Handler: Evolution.’ (HBO Max via AP)

Comic Chelsea Handler extending tour to include Vancouver Island stop

Tickets go on sale Friday for March 8 show at Victoria’s Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre

This image, released by HBO Max, shows Chelsea Hander during her comedy special ‘Chelsea Handler: Evolution.’ (HBO Max via AP)
Salmon Arm’s Auldin Maxwell poses with members of his movie family, Nikki Deloach and Lucas Bryant, on the set of A World Record Christmas. (Hallmark Movies photo)

Salmon Arm youth’s record-breaking achievements inspire holiday movie

Auldin Maxwell given cameo in A World Record Christmas

Salmon Arm’s Auldin Maxwell poses with members of his movie family, Nikki Deloach and Lucas Bryant, on the set of A World Record Christmas. (Hallmark Movies photo)
FILE - Richard Roundtree attends the premiere of “Shaft” on June 10, 2019, in New York. Roundtree, the trailblazing Black actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective “Shaft” in several films beginning in the early 1970s, has died. Roundtree died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at his home in Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager. He was 81. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

‘Shaft’ star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81

Richard Roundtree, the trailblazing actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective…

FILE - Richard Roundtree attends the premiere of “Shaft” on June 10, 2019, in New York. Roundtree, the trailblazing Black actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective “Shaft” in several films beginning in the early 1970s, has died. Roundtree died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at his home in Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager. He was 81. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - Former first lady Michelle Obamad smiles as she speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Sept. 28, 2021. Obama will narrate a new digital audio edition of Maurice Sendak’s children’s book “”Where the Wild Things Are.” HarperCollins Publishers announced Tuesday that the audio download will go on sale Oct. 31, the 60th anniversary of the book’s original release. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Michelle Obama to narrate audio edition of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’

A new digital audio edition of Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things…

FILE - Former first lady Michelle Obamad smiles as she speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Sept. 28, 2021. Obama will narrate a new digital audio edition of Maurice Sendak’s children’s book “”Where the Wild Things Are.” HarperCollins Publishers announced Tuesday that the audio download will go on sale Oct. 31, the 60th anniversary of the book’s original release. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)