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A new bicycle education program is helping Victoria children build confidence on two wheels while honouring the memory of a cyclist who believed every child should have the skills to ride safely.
About 50 elementary and middle school students gathered at Central Middle School on Saturday for the inaugural Forrest T. McMullen Memorial Children’s Bicycle Education Progra...
Families treaded modern conveniences for a glimpse of life in 1901 on Saturday, June 27. The Saanich Volunteer Services Society (SVSS) hosted its Victorian Picnic at historic McRae House.
Throughout the day, guests enjoyed live music, guided tours of the heritage home, Victorian lawn games and tarot readings. Snacks, refreshments and raffle baskets were available by do...
I attended Saanich Council’s debate on short-term rentals this week and was struck by two things.
First, every public speaker opposed Saanich’s proposed additional restrictions and caps.
Second, Council itself was deeply divided, with the vote ending in a 4–4 tie, as Councillor Mena Westhaver was unable to attend.
That should give Council pause.
I ...
One of the factors that makes Victoria and area such a wonderful place to live or visit is its breadth of ethnic cuisines from English to Italian, Indian, Mexican, Greek, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Ethiopian, Syrian and Lebanese, Caribbean, Hawaiian, German, Himalayan, Japanese, Korean, I’m sure I’ve missed some, and there is Niloo Persian Kitchen and Grill, which was named B...
The fourth annual Victoria One Act Play Festival returned to the Belfy Theatre June 2 to 6, and once again managed to wow the audiences with spectacular and thought-provoking productions that left them chomping at the bit for next year’s offerings.
“Moving to the mainstage this year was a real step forward for us, and the response from audiences made it clear the work ...