Outdoor Hobbies

Doug Waller, Radio controlled car enthusiast shows a bit of his collection off. Waller is organizing a race this Saturday in Campbell River. (Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror)

Campbell River man wants others to join in his R/C racing fun

Douglas Waller hopes to build radio controlled circuit, transplanting a passion he pursued up north

 

Jess Duncan holds Toque the shy chicken at Bear ‘N Bee Therapeutic Farm. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

VIDEO: ‘Everybody’s farm’ in Greater Victoria offers kids a safe place to learn and explore

Jess Duncan of Bear ‘N Bee Farm wanted to make purposeful use of her land and animals

 

Victoria resident and accessibility consultant Steve Bertrand accesses the rocky beach off Dallas Road. (Photo courtesy of City of Victoria)

New accessible amenities unveiled along Victoria’s Dallas Road waterfront

City takes action to support residents with mobility challenges

 

Sammie Gillan-Kennedy found out she is expecting baby number three this year. (Courtesy of Sammie Gillan-Kennedy)

GALLERY: Celebrating the successes during a trying year

Greater Victoria residents share some positive news from a year dominated by COVID-19

Sammie Gillan-Kennedy found out she is expecting baby number three this year. (Courtesy of Sammie Gillan-Kennedy)
Runners and walkers enjoying the Pumpkin Spice Run in Chemainus in 2018. Trail use is on the rise throughout the region, but precautions need to be taken for COVID-19. (Photo by Jacqui MacLeod)

EDITORIAL: Don’t go overboard on outdoor activity

Not the time to be extending your limits and placing rescuers in a precarious position

Runners and walkers enjoying the Pumpkin Spice Run in Chemainus in 2018. Trail use is on the rise throughout the region, but precautions need to be taken for COVID-19. (Photo by Jacqui MacLeod)
Nora Crosby has had her faith in humanity restored by the Nanaimo Rocks! Facebook group. After she noticed a memorial rock to her dog Tazer missing, members of the group assisted in returning it. (Facebook photo)

Venting in the newspaper helps restore Nanaimo woman’s pet memorial

Nora Crosby has painted rock returned, receives support from Nanaimo Rocks Facebook group

Nora Crosby has had her faith in humanity restored by the Nanaimo Rocks! Facebook group. After she noticed a memorial rock to her dog Tazer missing, members of the group assisted in returning it. (Facebook photo)