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Peter Gibson can remember back to the time when some people wanted to change the name of Mount Washington because it sounded “too American.

Five local chefs squared off in a competition to tantalize taste buds and support Our Place last week. The Hungry Hearts fundraiser challenged the chefs to create a sea-inspired savoury bite, and invited guests to vote for their favourites.

For the first time, scientists see living organisms carried from one continent to another

Join the Garry Oak Meadow Marathon, which consists of about 30 volunteer events in February to help get Garry oak meadows ready in time for spring.

The Wounded Warrior Run sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ team is gearing up for their relay-style fundraising and awareness run down Vancouver Island, which starts on Feb. 19 in Port Hardy and ends Feb. 25 in Victoria.

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Ferries is facing a review of how well it’s moving millions of passengers annually at a time when it’s facing high demand and struggling to find enough qualified staff.

• What are the new restrictions facing passengers regarding staying in their cars when sailing? Late last year, we aligned our safety practices with other Canadian ferry operators relating to Transport sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ regulations that prohibit passengers from

In an instant, smoke fills the lower car deck on the port side of the Spirit of Vancouver Island. A mock collision between the ferry and the Salish Eagle at Swartz Bay played out last week in a training drill for more than 40 crew members.

This is one of a series of columns by specialists at the Royal sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Museum that explore the human and natural worlds of the province. I have been in British Columbia for almost two years. I moved here from Ontario in February 2016.

Farewell to my readers. After almost 32 years of bringing you art stories every week, I have received a layoff notice.