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Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre returns, with three plays and a plan

Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre returns, with three plays and a plan

There’s fresh sense of optimism at Blue Bridge ahead of radio-play performances of Wind in the Willows on Friday and Saturday at UVic’s University Club.
Film on pioneering transgender singer Jackie Shane opens Friday

Film on pioneering transgender singer Jackie Shane opens Friday

The documentary by writers/directors Michael Mabbott and Lucah Rosenberg-Lee unspools the complicated life of soul singer Jackie Shane, who was born in Nashville but found success in Montreal and Toronto in the 1960s.
Critic's picks: Free-B Film fest, Rock the Block, Remember [What]

Critic's picks: Free-B Film fest, Rock the Block, Remember [What]

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including Free-B Film Fest in Beacon Hill Park on Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17.
Explore: Show 'n' Shine, East West Mural Fest

Explore: Show 'n' Shine, East West Mural Fest

Upcoming events: Ladysmith Show ‘n’ Shine on Friday and Saturday; East West Mural Fest, Aug. 20 to Sept. 1
Ask Lisi: Ask cousin how involved she wants you in her issues

Ask Lisi: Ask cousin how involved she wants you in her issues

Often, when someone is too close and relationships implode, that person gets pushed away because they knew too much, were too involved.
Your Good Health: Cardiologists avoid prescribing colchicine for heart disease

Your Good Health: Cardiologists avoid prescribing colchicine for heart disease

Studies have shown drug provides modest benefit and potential for unpleasant side-effects
Dangerous tree that killed sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ firefighter flagged beforehand, report finds

Dangerous tree that killed sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ firefighter flagged beforehand, report finds

Devyn Gale, 19, was working at a wildfire in July 2023 when a dangerous tree fell and fatally struck her.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ must respond to mpox crisis in Africa to prevent spread here, experts say

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ must respond to mpox crisis in Africa to prevent spread here, experts say

The WHO's declaration on Wednesday comes as mpox has surged in Congo and emerged in neighbouring Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, none of which have had reported cases of the virus before.
'Confront their grief': Jasper townsite reopens Friday, but only to residents for now

'Confront their grief': Jasper townsite reopens Friday, but only to residents for now

Jasper residents will have to show proof of residence before receiving a re-entry guide and entering the town.
Eric Akis: Carrots used from top to bottom in silky soup

Eric Akis: Carrots used from top to bottom in silky soup

Carrots shine in a summer soup that’s topped with Argentine-style chimichurri made from the leafy greens of carrot tops.