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The Roasty Toasty at Little Jumbo. (Harry Tham, @_harrytham)

Goat cheese? Fire? These are the wildest cocktails in Greater Victoria

Horchata foam, goat cheese, fire and more to excite your palate in ways you never thought possible

The Roasty Toasty at Little Jumbo. (Harry Tham, @_harrytham)
A Zellers pop-up store inside the Hudson’s Bay store at the Burlington Centre in Burlington, Ont. shown in a July 2021 handout photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Hudson’s Bay Co.)

Zellers pop-up coming to downtown Victoria this summer

Bay Centre among the next 21 locations opening in Canada

A Zellers pop-up store inside the Hudson’s Bay store at the Burlington Centre in Burlington, Ont. shown in a July 2021 handout photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Hudson’s Bay Co.)
Wildwood Sauna user Sam Tyson before pulling the dump bucket of ice cold water on himself at Bilston Creek Farm in Metchosin. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: Wildwood Saunas finds new home at scenic lavender farm in Metchosin

‘Just by the beach and the forest, it’s just very peaceful here.’

Wildwood Sauna user Sam Tyson before pulling the dump bucket of ice cold water on himself at Bilston Creek Farm in Metchosin. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Demolition equipment and crews tear down the Royal Coachman Pub building on Dogwood Street in Campbell River on Wednesday, June 28, 2013. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

End of an era: landmark Campbell River pub and restaurant comes down

McDonald’s corporation buys Royal Coachman for new restaurant location

Demolition equipment and crews tear down the Royal Coachman Pub building on Dogwood Street in Campbell River on Wednesday, June 28, 2013. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
Victoria Harbour Ferry captain Christopher Causton takes dozen tourists on a tour of the waterway sharing history and knowledge along the way. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Victoria Harbour Ferry captain Christopher Causton takes dozen tourists on a tour of the waterway sharing history and knowledge along the way. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Executive chef at Songhees Catering & Events, David Roger (left), with his garden manager (right) in their plentiful rooftop garden. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

‘It’s saved us’: Indigenous Greater Victoria caterers grow food from rooftop garden

‘Just having that product there for when we need it, it helps a tremendous amount’

Executive chef at Songhees Catering & Events, David Roger (left), with his garden manager (right) in their plentiful rooftop garden. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
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‘Master plan’ coming for Clutesi Haven Marina in Port Alberni

City partnering with Tseshaht, Hupacasath First Nations on the project

(AV NEWS FILE PHOTO)
In this file photo, an Amazon.com package awaits delivery from UPS. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
In this file photo, an Amazon.com package awaits delivery from UPS. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
Renovations continue at the Sooke Harbour House. The iconic inn is expected to reopen later this year. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
Renovations continue at the Sooke Harbour House. The iconic inn is expected to reopen later this year. (Kevin Laird - Sooke News Mirror)
Stick in the Mud regulars Jim Meunier, left, Wendy O’Connor, and Bernie Klassen have formed a co-operative to keep the popular coffeee shop and gathering place open after July 23. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)

Community unites to save beloved Sooke coffee shop

Customers launches co-op effort to keep Stick in the Mud

Stick in the Mud regulars Jim Meunier, left, Wendy O’Connor, and Bernie Klassen have formed a co-operative to keep the popular coffeee shop and gathering place open after July 23. (Rick Stiebel - Sooke News Mirror)
The Courtney Room celebrates a couple notable awards, recognizing chef Brian Tesolin’s delicious food and the restaurant’s world-class wine and cocktail programs. (Courtesy Courtney Room)
The Courtney Room celebrates a couple notable awards, recognizing chef Brian Tesolin’s delicious food and the restaurant’s world-class wine and cocktail programs. (Courtesy Courtney Room)
Saratoga Speedway.

Saratoga Speedway restarts controversial RV campsite plan

Developer reissues public hearing request 14 months after initial withdrawal

Saratoga Speedway.
Laura Dempsey says the Silk Room Studio, just outside Parksville, is the only kimono store on Vancouver Island. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Parksville home to Island’s only imported kimono shop

Silk Room Studio opened in 2018 when owner realized demand was there

Laura Dempsey says the Silk Room Studio, just outside Parksville, is the only kimono store on Vancouver Island. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
The Neverending Pilsner at Small Gods Brewing Co. in Sidney. (Courtesy Small Gods Brewing)

Greater Victoria breweries bring home hardware from national beer awards

11 Island breweries pick up 16 medals at 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards

The Neverending Pilsner at Small Gods Brewing Co. in Sidney. (Courtesy Small Gods Brewing)
Bicycleitis owner Jeremy Kumbruch. (Photo courtesy of Bicycleitis)

Soaring demand has Victoria bike shop adding second location

Bicycleitis now on Oak Bay Avenue

  • Jun 17, 2023
Bicycleitis owner Jeremy Kumbruch. (Photo courtesy of Bicycleitis)
Riot Brewing crew celebrates another award from the Canadian Brewing Awards, with Lipslide Lager landing a bronze. From left: manager Shay Kuhnert, co-owners Ralf Rosenke and Aly Tomlin and head brewer Jesse Grass. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Riot Brewing’s Lipslide Lager slips into third place at Canadian Brewing Awards

Chemainus brewery a frequent award recipient over the years

Riot Brewing crew celebrates another award from the Canadian Brewing Awards, with Lipslide Lager landing a bronze. From left: manager Shay Kuhnert, co-owners Ralf Rosenke and Aly Tomlin and head brewer Jesse Grass. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The vintage atmosphere of the tasting room at Swift Brewery in Victoria. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Swift brewery brings nostalgic tasting room to Victoria’s harbourfront

New brewery draws inspiration from your grandparent’s basement and local beer culture

The vintage atmosphere of the tasting room at Swift Brewery in Victoria. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
This is the view of a house on Dallas Road in Victoria that is for sale for more than $3 million. (Pemberton Homes photo)

Small Victoria house with killer view soars past $3M as market surges

Greater Victoria real estate market sees huge sales jump

This is the view of a house on Dallas Road in Victoria that is for sale for more than $3 million. (Pemberton Homes photo)
Harry Burton.  (photo by Burton)

Apple varieties could be lost, but not if Salt Spring’s Harry Burton has his way

Local farmer looks to diversify apple availability in the name of good taste

  • May 29, 2023
Harry Burton.  (photo by Burton)
Moshe and Leah Appel offer kosher baked goods at My Way Bikery in the Victoria Public Market. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Keeping kosher: Family bakery brings a taste of Jewish culture to Victoria

Find My Way Bikery in the Victoria Public Market at the Hudson

Moshe and Leah Appel offer kosher baked goods at My Way Bikery in the Victoria Public Market. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)