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160 years of news: From the British Colonist to today's sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

160 years of news: From the British Colonist to today's sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and its predecessor newspapers have been part of life on Vancouver Island from the days of hand-fed presses to the internet age. With bloodlines that can be traced straight back to the British Colonist, founded on Dec.
Our Community: City of Victoria seeks musicians for next summer

Our Community: City of Victoria seeks musicians for next summer

The City of Victoria is inviting musicians and community programmers to submit applications to play at outdoor concerts and activities in 2019.
Book review: A history of a remarkable structure from Victoria’s past

Book review: A history of a remarkable structure from Victoria’s past

The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Agricultural Association Exhibition Building at the Willows By Stuart Stark Historic Media, 349 pp., $29.
Book excerpt: The race to build the city’s ‘Crystal Palace’

Book excerpt: The race to build the city’s ‘Crystal Palace’

This is an edited excerpt from Stuart Stark’s book The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Agricultural Association Exhibition Building at the Willows The 1891 Exhibition of the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Our Community: Helping kids find the joy in song

Our Community: Helping kids find the joy in song

Last week, the Victoria Conservatory of Music launched a special campaign to raise funds in support of its ChoirKids Program — with sponsors promising to triple the amount collected.
Bidding farewell to the Sea Kings

Bidding farewell to the Sea Kings

When the Royal Canadian Air Force retires its last remaining Sea King helicopters this month, there will be tears in the eyes of more than a few airmen and airwomen.
Book excerpt: The story of Mac and 'the Princess'

Book excerpt: The story of Mac and 'the Princess'

After her husband died in 1926 from a suspected drowning, Capi Blanchet spent every summer cruising sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s west coast with her five children and their dog in the family’s 25-foot boat.
Our Community: Kids pitch in for the less fortunate

Our Community: Kids pitch in for the less fortunate

A theft of food from the Fairfield United Church led to new knowledge about Victoria poverty and a new partnership with kids from Sir James Douglas Elementary School. Fairfield United Rev. Beth Walker says a laptop was stolen.
Vital People: Bringing groups together to aid people with disabilities

Vital People: Bringing groups together to aid people with disabilities

Getting community partners to work together effectively to improve access to sport and physical activities for persons with disabilities is the goal of OneAbility.
Sandra Richardson: A Tuesday made just for giving

Sandra Richardson: A Tuesday made just for giving

The holidays are fast approaching, and with them the usual encouragements to spend money on gifts and goodies.