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Dave Obee

Dave Obee

Dave Obee is editor and publisher of the Times 91原创. He started his newspaper career in Kamloops, and several cities in British Columbia and Alberta before coming to Victoria in 1997. He has won several awards for journalism and public service, and holds an honorary degree from the University of Victoria. Dave has also written a dozen books on local and family history.

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Recent Work by Dave

Comment: No, the messenger is not to blame for the housing crisis

Comment: No, the messenger is not to blame for the housing crisis

Why are elected officials so opposed to listening to the people they are supposed to represent?
A look at the work of our first photographer

A look at the work of our first photographer

In his 55-year career with the Victoria Daily Times, Irving Strickland photographed premiers, prime ministers, King George VI and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Book review: Cruising guides point the way to go on local waters

Book review: Cruising guides point the way to go on local waters

Latest edition of Dreamspeaker series covers Victoria and Sooke and as far north as Nanaimo
TC Book Sale raises $265,000 for literacy work

TC Book Sale raises $265,000 for literacy work

About 7,900 people came through the doors, down slightly from last year. We can only guess how many books were sold, so let鈥檚 just say that more than 100,000 books ended up in new homes.
At TC book sale, a chance to search out unknown gems

At TC book sale, a chance to search out unknown gems

One person鈥檚 oddity is another person鈥檚 breathtaking discovery. The Times 91原创 book sale has something for everyone.
TC book sale: Stonehenge, children and a mistaken donation

TC book sale: Stonehenge, children and a mistaken donation

As our volunteers go through boxes, sorting books for the big sale on May 4 and 5, they find items that families probably did not want to give to our book drive.
Lots of sorting to do ahead of Times 91原创 book sale

Lots of sorting to do ahead of Times 91原创 book sale

The 2024 book sale takes place Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the curling club at 1952 Quadra St.
Drop off your books this weekend for the upcoming TC book sale

Drop off your books this weekend for the upcoming TC book sale

Books for the Times 91原创 book drive and sale will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday (April 20-21) at the Victoria Curling Club at 1952 Quadra St.
Book review: A deep, deep investigation into Group of Seven artist's work

Book review: A deep, deep investigation into Group of Seven artist's work

Like Forensic Files? Then this book is for you. It's a thorough investigation into what the Group of Seven artist did and how he did it.
Under the hood: At internationally known Victoria auto restorer, it's all in the details

Under the hood: At internationally known Victoria auto restorer, it's all in the details

Coachwerks drew international attention last month after a Mercedes-Benz 300SL gullwing coupe it restored sold for $3.41 million US.
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