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Two Oak Bay car shows this weekend offer bonanza for car enthusiasts

Two Oak Bay car shows this weekend offer bonanza for car enthusiasts

Jaguars on the Island Concours d’ Elegance, the largest annual gathering of Jaguars in North America, is on Saturday, followed by the Oak Bay Collector Car Festival on Sunday.
What the duck? Victoria going bananas for the fruit-fowl hybrid 'Duckana'

What the duck? Victoria going bananas for the fruit-fowl hybrid 'Duckana'

What happens when you cross a duck and a banana?
John Ducker: Slick ad campaigns rarely have impact on bad driving behaviour

John Ducker: Slick ad campaigns rarely have impact on bad driving behaviour

Governments regularly launch road safety campaigns. They don't always work.
Primary health care ‘collapsing’ in B.C. rural communities, critics say

Primary health care ‘collapsing’ in B.C. rural communities, critics say

Back-to-back closures of small community emergency rooms on North 91Ô­´´ Island over the weekend is another example of the overall erosion of the primary care system in rural communities, the BC Green Party and the BC Nurses’ Union say.
What B.C. can learn from this Californian city's fight to ban new gas stations

What B.C. can learn from this Californian city's fight to ban new gas stations

In British Columbia, North America’s leading jurisdiction for new EV sales, two local governments looking to open up a new 91Ô­´´ front in the fight against climate change: ban new gas stations. 
Laketown Rock festival returns to Lake Cowichan after four-year break

Laketown Rock festival returns to Lake Cowichan after four-year break

The classic rock festival, on this weekend, features sets from John Fogerty, Tom Cochrane and Red Rider, Keb’ Mo’, Big Sugar, and Wide Mouth Mason, among others.
Martin Barre of Jethro Tull to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Aqualung with a show at the Royal Theatre tonight

Martin Barre of Jethro Tull to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Aqualung with a show at the Royal Theatre tonight

During his 43 years as the guitarist for Jethro Tull, Martin Barre played on his share of hit albums — two of which are considered among the best in rock history.
Critic's picks: Spoon; LowDown Brass Band; Duncan's Islands Folk Festival

Critic's picks: Spoon; LowDown Brass Band; Duncan's Islands Folk Festival

Our arts reporter's picks for the week ahead, July 21 to July 27
Eric Akis: Tasty burger combines salmon and lingcod

Eric Akis: Tasty burger combines salmon and lingcod

Fresh fillets of sockeye salmon and lingcod, chopped, seasoned and formed into patties, are grilled and set in buns with complementary ingredients.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Garlic bulbs are usually dug during the second half of July

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Garlic bulbs are usually dug during the second half of July