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Local authors Price, Stevenson win B.C. book prizes

Local authors Price, Stevenson win B.C. book prizes

Victoria authors Steven Price and Robin Stevenson were victorious at this year’s B.C. & Yukon Book Prizes. Price, who took home the Ethel Wilson Prize for Fiction for his novel, Lampedusa, and Stevenson, who won the Sheila A.
Victoria Symphony opens virtual season Oct. 1

Victoria Symphony opens virtual season Oct. 1

The Victoria Symphony will launch its upcoming virtual season with a broadcast performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons on Oct. 1.
Local businesses light up to support live event industry

Local businesses light up to support live event industry

The summer months are incredibly busy ones on 91Ô­´´ Island, where the live event industry is concerned.
Pinball Club opens in newly renovated Powerhouse building

Pinball Club opens in newly renovated Powerhouse building

The team behind Quazar’s Arcade is giving pinball fanatics an opportunity to stay engaged during the pandemic with a new members-only pinball venue at a unique site in downtown Victoria. The Powerhouse Pinball Club will open its doors at 1 p.m.
North Shore Rescue TV series set to air

North Shore Rescue TV series set to air

You’ve read about their exploits saving lost and injured hikers from peril. Now, North Shore Rescue is headed for the small screen with a new docuseries set to air on B.C.’s Knowledge Network , starting later this fall.
New virtual season for Dance Victoria

New virtual season for Dance Victoria

Subscriptions are now on sale for Dance Victoria’s upcoming season, which will be a virtual one for the first time in the company’s 23-year history.
Tragically Hip celebrated with cross-country tour of two films

Tragically Hip celebrated with cross-country tour of two films

Cineplex Theatres locations across the country will celebrate the legacy of one of the most legendary rock bands from Canada with The Tragically Hip: The Ultimate Double Feature.
Retired Victoria broadcaster finds long-lost tapes of Joni Mitchell recording session

Retired Victoria broadcaster finds long-lost tapes of Joni Mitchell recording session

Two long-forgotten tapes featuring the first recordings of Joni Mitchell have come out of storage and into circulation, thanks to a serendipitous turn of events involving retired Victoria broadcaster Barry Bowman.
Island artist pulled between natural environment and technology

Island artist pulled between natural environment and technology

The natural environment plays a significant role in the art of Luke Ramsey, from his vibrant murals — which grace buildings and landmarks around Victoria — to the multicoloured orcas and bears that populate his acrylic paintings.
Please give to help literacy work

Please give to help literacy work

After 22 book drives, which resulted in more than $5 million distributed to school libraries and literacy work, this is a switch – our first bookless drive. No, we do not have books for you to buy.