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Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: July deluge not kind to the strawberry patch

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: July deluge not kind to the strawberry patch

But a bit of rain is very nice for the forests and most parts of our garden
Rick Steves: Cultural treats in small-town Andalucía

Rick Steves: Cultural treats in small-town Andalucía

The southern part of Spain feels more quintessentially Spanish than perhaps anywhere else.
Condo Smarts: Only one owner per strata lot can serve on council at any one time

Condo Smarts: Only one owner per strata lot can serve on council at any one time

A bylaw that permits more than one person in a strata lot to be elected to council does not comply with the strata property act.
John Ducker: Some encouraging trends in 91Ô­´´ road safety

John Ducker: Some encouraging trends in 91Ô­´´ road safety

Over the past two years, U.S. traffic deaths rose by 19% while in Canada they fell by roughly that same number. For every million U.S. citizens during this period there were 118 traffic fatalities — in Canada there were 46.
'Best sign of hope': Female newborns a positive sign on World Orca Day

'Best sign of hope': Female newborns a positive sign on World Orca Day

Today goes to the orcas, but this population off B.C.'s coast are among Canada's most endangered. Recent newborns might be a sign of hope for the three pods, but how is B.C. protecting them?
Pat John, beloved as Beachcombers' Jesse Jim, dies at 69

Pat John, beloved as Beachcombers' Jesse Jim, dies at 69

Pat John, a member of the shíshálh Nation who gained international stardom in the role of Jesse Jim on the long-running The Beachcombers television series, died on Wednesday, July 13, at a relative’s house in his hometown of Sechelt.
Time travel: 1,250 shiny pre-1952 cars cruise streets of Greater Victoria for Deuce Days

Time travel: 1,250 shiny pre-1952 cars cruise streets of Greater Victoria for Deuce Days

Highlight event is on Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., when hundreds of Deuce Days participants will gather with their cars on streets around Victoria's Inner Harbour.
Art Gallery Paint-In returns as an in-person event after a two-year hiatus

Art Gallery Paint-In returns as an in-person event after a two-year hiatus

Up to 150 artists are set to take their studios back to the street for Saturday's event.
Saanich homeowner wins $2,000 from neighbour who planted bamboo that invaded his lawn

Saanich homeowner wins $2,000 from neighbour who planted bamboo that invaded his lawn

Charles Parker installed a barrier to prevent the spread of the bamboo from the neighbours’ yard.
Greater Victoria food charities feel the pinch as costs soar

Greater Victoria food charities feel the pinch as costs soar

Demand growing as prices increase: A case of baked beans that once cost $27.14 is now $66, says one food bank purchaser.