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Nellie McClung: Don’t waste time regretting the past — embrace the future

This column originally appeared in the Victoria Daily Times on Oct. 11, 1941. Canadians will keep Thanksgiving Day this year with a catch in their throats. Every pumpkin and apple will make them think of the scorched earth of Russia.
Around Town: A nice day for music in the park

Around Town: A nice day for music in the park

It’s one of this town’s cultural gems, and the price is right, so it’s no wonder the City of Victoria’s summertime Afternoon Concerts in the Park series continues to draw enthusiastic crowds year after year.
Our Community: Join the Walk for ALS today at UVic

Our Community: Join the Walk for ALS today at UVic

Register as an individual or join a team to take part in this year’s Victoria Walk for ALS, today at the University of Victoria. Everyone is invited and welcome to join the family-friendly event.
Our Community: Tour de Rock riders get new jerseys

Our Community: Tour de Rock riders get new jerseys

On Friday, members of the 2017 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team were presented with their official tour jerseys.
Nellie McClung: What qualities are essential for happiness in marriage?

Nellie McClung: What qualities are essential for happiness in marriage?

This column first appeared in the Victoria Daily Times on Oct. 4, 1941. Everyone has a story, and so it follows that almost everyone could, if they wished, write one story.
Around Town: 'Back to the books' can still be fun

Around Town: 'Back to the books' can still be fun

If going back to school is as stressful or intimidating as it’s sometimes made out to be, you couldn’t tell during Campus Kick Off 2017 at the University of Victoria.
Robert Amos: The vision of the Avenue Gallery

Robert Amos: The vision of the Avenue Gallery

For 15 years, the Avenue Gallery has been in the midst of Oak Bay Village, attracting passersby with striking art works by Blu Smith and Ron Parker in its show window.
Celebrating a century at Ogden Point

Celebrating a century at Ogden Point

After weathering countless ocean storms, a massive fire and even a few controversies through the decades, Ogden Point and its breakwater will be celebrated with a party on Sept. 23 — 100 years after the breakwater was completed.
Saanich byelection, vote 8 a.m.-8 p.m.: Candidates state their case

Saanich byelection, vote 8 a.m.-8 p.m.: Candidates state their case

Saanich voters go to the polls on Saturday, Sept. 23, to elect a new member of council. Below, the 10 candidates tell readers why they believe they are the best choice to fill that seat.
Commercial scooping of Hawaii aquarium fish halted

Commercial scooping of Hawaii aquarium fish halted

HONOLULU — A Hawaii Supreme Court ruling has halted the commercial scooping of reef fish for aquariums until the state reviews the trade’s environmental impact.