Community

Jerry and Anne Philippson on their 50th anniversary. Both were much-loved and active community members during the heyday of Chemainus. (Photo submitted)

Dr. Jerry Philippson forever linked to a momentous time in Chemainus history

Passionate doctor, community and family man dead at the age of 93

Jerry and Anne Philippson on their 50th anniversary. Both were much-loved and active community members during the heyday of Chemainus. (Photo submitted)
Evacuees leaving Vancouver for the internment camps at Slocan, 1942. (Leonard Frank, Nikkei National Museum, 1994.69.4.29)

Vancouver Island museum exposes the Broken Promises of Japanese internment

Cowichan exhibit dedicated to revealing the history of dispossession during Second World War

Evacuees leaving Vancouver for the internment camps at Slocan, 1942. (Leonard Frank, Nikkei National Museum, 1994.69.4.29)
The Great International World Championship Bathtub Race will happen Sunday, July 23. (News Bulletin file photo)

Nanaimo engines rev as town gets set for another Bathtub Weekend

Annual Nanaimo Marine Festival activities happening July 21-23

The Great International World Championship Bathtub Race will happen Sunday, July 23. (News Bulletin file photo)
Keith Palou making his 158th blood donation overall. (Photo by Canadian Blood Services)

Chemainus couple maintains commitment to be regular blood donors

Keith Palou has now made 158 donations overall

Keith Palou making his 158th blood donation overall. (Photo by Canadian Blood Services)
Rosie Holoiday, 6, hopes her community will come through, growing Roxy the rock snake with colourful painted stones. The project sits close to the walking path from Bowker Road and Willows Beach. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: Rosie calls on community to grow Oak Bay painted rock snake Roxie

Path near Willows Beach hosts student’s new community art project

Rosie Holoiday, 6, hopes her community will come through, growing Roxy the rock snake with colourful painted stones. The project sits close to the walking path from Bowker Road and Willows Beach. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
The surviving members of Big Rock include (left to right) Steve Hillis, Dave Devendisch, and drummer Clayton Hill. Photo from Dave Devendisch.

Vancouver Island band Big Rock releases album nearly decade after singer dies

“After all this time” features voice of lead singer Hugh McGregor, who passed away in 2014

The surviving members of Big Rock include (left to right) Steve Hillis, Dave Devendisch, and drummer Clayton Hill. Photo from Dave Devendisch.
Longtime leading Canadian player, Eric Dunn of Saanich is among the first inductees to the national foosball hall of fame. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

VIDEO: From bar tabs to pro ranks, Saanich man solves the foosball puzzle

Eric Dunn named to the Canadian foosball hall of fame

Longtime leading Canadian player, Eric Dunn of Saanich is among the first inductees to the national foosball hall of fame. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
James Sails reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 24. (Submitted by James Sails)

Retired soldier conquers Mount Everest, fulfilling lifelong dream

East Sooke resident journeys to top of world in mountaineering quest

James Sails reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 24. (Submitted by James Sails)
Camosun Fine Furniture. (Photo by Joel Fienman)

Fine furniture class in the hotseat with chair exhibition in Saanich

Camosun class hosts two-week showcase at Cedar Hill

Camosun Fine Furniture. (Photo by Joel Fienman)
At 17 years old, Comox Valley student Sophia Vaillant brings home the 2023 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership, coveted by more than 27,000 Canadian high schoolers. (Poto by Ali Roddam)

Vancouver Island student wins a $70,000 scholarship through TD

Comox Valley’s own Sophia Vaillant uses STEAM as a way to connect people

At 17 years old, Comox Valley student Sophia Vaillant brings home the 2023 TD Scholarships for Community Leadership, coveted by more than 27,000 Canadian high schoolers. (Poto by Ali Roddam)
The second annual Knox Mountain Downhill is taking place at Knox Mountain on June 17 and 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
The second annual Knox Mountain Downhill is taking place at Knox Mountain on June 17 and 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
WeCan Shelter Society co-founder Charlene Davis came up with the idea a few years ago to repurpose sea containers into houses for the unhoused population of the Comox Valley. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

VIDEO: Comox Valley non-profit builds shelters out of sea containers for the unhoused

‘We intend to carry on until we have a reason to not’: WeCan Shelter Society chairperson Charlene Davis

WeCan Shelter Society co-founder Charlene Davis came up with the idea a few years ago to repurpose sea containers into houses for the unhoused population of the Comox Valley. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)
A tiny Oak Bay used book shop helps readers stock up for summertime reading with its annual sale Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s church, 1701 Elgin Rd.(Black Press Media file photo)

Oak Bay book sale supports critical youth support, housing and food agencies

Puzzles, pulled pork sliders, traditional hot dog fare also on tap June 10

A tiny Oak Bay used book shop helps readers stock up for summertime reading with its annual sale Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s church, 1701 Elgin Rd.(Black Press Media file photo)
Jessica is running more than 900 kilometres from Nelson to Victoria as part of “Aubrey’s Run Across B.C. to End Toxic Drug Death,” passing through the Okanagan and stopping in communities for events along the way. She is running in memory of her son Aubrey, who died from toxic drug poisoning on Aug. 30, 2022. (Bill Metcalfe photo)

Running for Aubrey: Grieving B.C. mom hits pavement to Penticton for safe supply

Jessica Michalofsky will be at the Peach at 3 p.m. on Sunday

Jessica is running more than 900 kilometres from Nelson to Victoria as part of “Aubrey’s Run Across B.C. to End Toxic Drug Death,” passing through the Okanagan and stopping in communities for events along the way. She is running in memory of her son Aubrey, who died from toxic drug poisoning on Aug. 30, 2022. (Bill Metcalfe photo)
Kelowna’s tent city garnered national attention after twee by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Poilievre’s depiction of Kelowna’s tent city ‘disappointing’, says safety director

‘This issue is one that cities across the province and in fact across the country’

Kelowna’s tent city garnered national attention after twee by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
National Range Day opens an opportunity for people to see a range in operation with lawful use of firearms. (Courtesy Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association)

Victoria, North Saanich shooting clubs open doors to guests for National Range Day

B.C. Wildlife Federation fish and game clubs open doors to those looking to learn about firearms

National Range Day opens an opportunity for people to see a range in operation with lawful use of firearms. (Courtesy Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association)
The DD Brothers Memorial site on the road to Port Renfrew. (Photo submitted)

Ferry breakdown leads to impact statements being read on Zoom

Descoteau’s mom had intended to make views known directly to her son’s killer

The DD Brothers Memorial site on the road to Port Renfrew. (Photo submitted)
Leslie Desfosses, 89, was last seen in the Hope area on May 16. (Courtesy of BC RCMP)

Search for missing Saanich senior ends tragically

Leslie Desfosses was found dead near Boston Bar

Leslie Desfosses, 89, was last seen in the Hope area on May 16. (Courtesy of BC RCMP)
FIX IT members Max Gregg, Armen Kareer, Bryce Kong and Garrett Waddell tip their neon fedoras as they prepare to take on the world in a robotics competition. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Greater Victoria robotics team set to test skills on world stage

FIX IT team to represent Canada at Asia Pacific championship

FIX IT members Max Gregg, Armen Kareer, Bryce Kong and Garrett Waddell tip their neon fedoras as they prepare to take on the world in a robotics competition. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
The pink car sits on its familiar perch on the old Pick-A-Part and new Southern Irrigation property, welcoming eastbound travellers on Highway 1. The iconic landmark is the focus of the ‘Save the Car’ campaign, raising money to build a new facility for the Chilliwack Salvation Army.

Chilliwack’s famous pink car needs help to avoid being crushed

Southern Irrigation’s ‘Save the Car’ campaign is raising money for the Chilliwack Salvation Army

The pink car sits on its familiar perch on the old Pick-A-Part and new Southern Irrigation property, welcoming eastbound travellers on Highway 1. The iconic landmark is the focus of the ‘Save the Car’ campaign, raising money to build a new facility for the Chilliwack Salvation Army.