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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

鈥 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 鈥 the tale of Skipper

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

Raptors鈥 DeMar DeRozan at UVic

Toronto Raptors鈥 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.
Robert Amos: Carver鈥檚 journey stays on traditional path

Robert Amos: Carver鈥檚 journey stays on traditional path

Richard Hunt is one of five artists who will be 鈥渁rtists in residence鈥 at the five featured homes on this year鈥檚 Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Associates House Tour.

Nellie McClung: The unfolding truths of an unforgettable war

This column originally appeared in the Victoria Daily Times on Oct.聽18, 1941 One of my readers writes that he like to hear about the skylarks, bantams and onions and is ready to go to country fairs.
Our Community: Gala raising funds to battle diabetes

Our Community: Gala raising funds to battle diabetes

Watch an intimate performance by tenor Ken Lavigne and spend an evening of socializing at the Promise Ball Gala, A聽Night in Versailles, at the Fairmont Empress, Oct. 14.
Vital People: Getting kids hooked on writing

Vital People: Getting kids hooked on writing

Vulnerable students in Greater Victoria will have an opportunity to discover their narrative and artistic abilities, thanks to funding by the Victoria Foundation for the Creative Writing Programming for Schools with Vulnerable Student Populations.
Vital People: Focus on accuracy for healthy sexuality

Vital People: Focus on accuracy for healthy sexuality

A program encouraging healthy sexual decision-making and choice by male-identified participants has been expanded, thanks to additional funding.