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Tyrell Johnson says as a writer he spends plenty of time by himself so it's a thrill to see his finished product on bookstore shelves and now being recognized internationally.

Vancouver Island dance duo Funkanometry capped its best year to date with a shout-out from Annie Lennox that sent its social-media accounts into overdrive.

Comedian Mike Delamont is back in his hometown for a special Christmas show at the University of Victoria.

Our Arts reporter's top picks for the week ahead: Dear Rouge and Hotel Mira in high demand; The Black Rider hits the stage at Theatre Inconnu; celebrating Christmas with Brooke White.

Three classes from Victoria and one each from Comox and Nanaimo made the top 10 in their respective categories.

WHISTLER, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — Montreal-educated filmmaker Katherine Jerkovic's movie "Coyote" was the big winner at the Whistler Film Festival.

Jazz pianist enjoys chance to play in his home town

WHISTLER, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ — Richard Wagamese's novel "Ragged Company" is being turned into a feature film. British Columbia-based Sea to Sky Entertainment and Grinding Halt Films say they have acquired the rights to adapt the book.

Dance Victoria will stage a live version of the seasonal favourite for the first time in three years this weekend.

Our Arts reporter's top picks for the week ahead: Getting funky for the holidays with Funk the Halls; William Prince returns for a winter show; the Victoria Choral Society shines with Luminous Night