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Ex-civil servant finds humour in the halls of government

Ex-civil servant finds humour in the halls of government

When the former communications boss of the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ government told friends he was writing a book, many assumed it would be a tell-all exposé.
Robert Amos: Postwar Berlin fused painter’s unique style

Robert Amos: Postwar Berlin fused painter’s unique style

Michael Morris is one of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s foremost living artists, winner of both the Governor General’s Award and the Audain Prize.

Nellie McClung: The benefit of studying human nature — you’ll never be bored

This column first appeared in the Victoria Daily Times on Nov. 8, 1941. Monotony kills people, just as surely as motor cars, though not in such spectacular fashion. Monotony does not depend on circumstances altogether.
Our Community: Supportive-housing project opens doors

Our Community: Supportive-housing project opens doors

Part of a solution toward ending homelessness in the capital region became a reality last week with the opening of the Cottage Grove supportive housing project on Quadra Street in Saanich.
Our Community: Opening the door for Thanksgiving dinners

Our Community: Opening the door for Thanksgiving dinners

The Salvation Army will open its doors to more than 2,500 sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ men, women and children in need for a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
On the firing line with the navy

On the firing line with the navy

The navy says it's doing its best during explosives exercises to avoid whales and protect the environment. Here is what's happening at the demolition range on Bentinck Island
Robert Amos: Art of innocence in dark times

Robert Amos: Art of innocence in dark times

• The Truth is Here, Legacy Art Gallery, 630 Yates St., 250-721-6562, legacy.uvic.ca , open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nellie McClung: Paws and reflection — the tale of Skipper

This column originally appeared in the Victoria Daily Times on Oct. 25, 1941 Skipper, the old doctor’s black retriever, sat on the veranda wondering what it was all about.
Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan at UVic

Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan at UVic

Toronto Raptors’ all-star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan celebrates a basket during an intra-squad game at the CARSA gym at the University of Victoria, where the National Basketball Association team held a training camp.
In Victoria school archives, a treasure trove of art

In Victoria school archives, a treasure trove of art

Everything from valuable pieces of art worth up to $20,000 to dusty ledgers to age-tarnished trophies makes up the archives of the Greater Victoria school district, and efforts are underway to find the treasures a long-term home with public access.