Ella Matte

Conseil Scolaire Francophone (CSF) teacher in Whistler reading to students. (Courtesy of CSF via UVic)

UVic develops program to combat Greater Victoria French teacher shortage

The program is to start this fall semster

Conseil Scolaire Francophone (CSF) teacher in Whistler reading to students. (Courtesy of CSF via UVic)
Executive chef at Songhees Catering & Events, David Roger (left), with his garden manager (right) in their plentiful rooftop garden. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

‘It’s saved us’: Indigenous Greater Victoria caterers grow food from rooftop garden

‘Just having that product there for when we need it, it helps a tremendous amount’

Executive chef at Songhees Catering & Events, David Roger (left), with his garden manager (right) in their plentiful rooftop garden. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
University of Victoria professor of anthropology Brian Thom at Cordova Bay conducting the field study he has been working on for five years. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

UVic students explore ancient life on barely documented Indigenous land

‘Only two radio carbon dates have been documented in the whole Cordova Bay area’

University of Victoria professor of anthropology Brian Thom at Cordova Bay conducting the field study he has been working on for five years. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Cargo containers are unloaded from the Maersk Stockholm ship with gantry cranes while docked at port in Vancouver. (Black Press Media File Photo)

UVic is working on Canada’s first zero-carbon emissions shipping corridor

‘This project will be contributing to the global discussion of where shipping is going’

Cargo containers are unloaded from the Maersk Stockholm ship with gantry cranes while docked at port in Vancouver. (Black Press Media File Photo)
A trench rainwater tree plant in Vancouver on Richards Street to help cool the surface area of the local environment. (Courtesy of PICS)

$180K UVic project uses trees to combat extreme heatwaves in Vancouver

‘Urban forests are essential for adapting to climate change’

A trench rainwater tree plant in Vancouver on Richards Street to help cool the surface area of the local environment. (Courtesy of PICS)
Multiple reports of a normal-seeming family of jewellery fraudsters has been reported by the West Shore RCMP to have been active on Sunday (July 2). (Black Press Media file photo)

Greater Victoria jewellery fraudsters using kids to lure victims, say police

The reported family scammers most often engage with victims in parking lots and gas stations

Multiple reports of a normal-seeming family of jewellery fraudsters has been reported by the West Shore RCMP to have been active on Sunday (July 2). (Black Press Media file photo)
BRNKL Rapid Deploy units from Barnacle Systems that will help the Canadian Coast Guard to remotely monitor abandoned vessels. (Courtesy of Barnacle Systems)

Victoria company’s technology used by feds to monitor 2.7K abandoned vessels

‘I’m so proud that the products we’ve developing will actually be able to help protect our coastline’

BRNKL Rapid Deploy units from Barnacle Systems that will help the Canadian Coast Guard to remotely monitor abandoned vessels. (Courtesy of Barnacle Systems)
Charles ‘Vince’ Martin has won $500,000. (Courtesy of BCLC)

Victoria man hasn’t ‘slept properly’ since winning B.C. lottery jackpot

‘I had to stare at it for a few moments to let it sink in’

Charles ‘Vince’ Martin has won $500,000. (Courtesy of BCLC)
From left to right: SIPP Group CEO Emilie de Rosenroll, federal Minster of International Development Harjit Sajjan, and Jason Goldsworthy, executive director of COAST at the Oak Bay Marina. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Greater Victoria ocean organizations get $8.1M from feds for local projects

A new Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies will be funded

From left to right: SIPP Group CEO Emilie de Rosenroll, federal Minster of International Development Harjit Sajjan, and Jason Goldsworthy, executive director of COAST at the Oak Bay Marina. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Emily Wolf grabbing for her abdomen due to menstrual pain. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

‘Like being stabbed’: B.C. MP pushing for Canadian paid period leave

The petition for potential menstrual leave will be tabled in the House of Commons in September

Emily Wolf grabbing for her abdomen due to menstrual pain. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
In the last 12 months, ICBC has conducted 15 per cent more road tests on Vancouver Island compared to the same period before the pandemic in 2018 to 2019. (Black Press Media Photo File)
In the last 12 months, ICBC has conducted 15 per cent more road tests on Vancouver Island compared to the same period before the pandemic in 2018 to 2019. (Black Press Media Photo File)
IMPACT 2023 conference. (Courtesy of DGV)

Destinations Greater Victoria wins international award for sustainable tourism

’Tourism leaders worldwide are facing an ever-changing landscape of destination issues.’

IMPACT 2023 conference. (Courtesy of DGV)
Executive chef Kristian Eligh in front of his new kitchen at Marilena Cafe and Raw Bar. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Restaurant group opening upscale raw bar and more in Victoria

The dining corporation also has restaurants in Whistler and New York

Executive chef Kristian Eligh in front of his new kitchen at Marilena Cafe and Raw Bar. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Witness Blanket artist Carey Newman experiences the art piece through virtual reality. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: Indigenous art piece at Camosun College uses virtual reality tech

The Witness Blanket project goes digital and looks to the Indigenous community for a soundtrack

Witness Blanket artist Carey Newman experiences the art piece through virtual reality. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Co-owner of Cherry Bomb Toys, Candice Woodward, in front of newly painted mural in her toy store. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: Beloved Victoria toy store finds a new home

Cherry Bomb Toys includes a toy museum

Co-owner of Cherry Bomb Toys, Candice Woodward, in front of newly painted mural in her toy store. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Victoria police are asking for the public’s help. (Black Press Media file photo)

VicPD searches for suspicious black vehicle after hit and run

The wanted vehicle fled the scene after the collision on Bay Street

Victoria police are asking for the public’s help. (Black Press Media file photo)
(Far right) Jo-Ina Young with members of her ribbon skirt dancers business at the launch for the South Island Indigenous Business Directory. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Greater Victoria directory highlights Indigenous businesses

A step towards businesses making economic reconciliation

(Far right) Jo-Ina Young with members of her ribbon skirt dancers business at the launch for the South Island Indigenous Business Directory. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Booth vendor displays new tech at Tectoria at the Crystal Gardens 2023. (Ella Matte/Staff)

VIDEO: Tectoria showcases Victoria’s ‘invisible’ tech industry

‘Probably the highest IQ concentration in the city is in this room right now’

Booth vendor displays new tech at Tectoria at the Crystal Gardens 2023. (Ella Matte/Staff)
Evan Fraser competing in the Skills Canada National Competition in the sprinkler fitting competition. (Courtesy of Camosun College)

Gold medal for Camosun College trades student at national skills competition

The top students went head-to-head in multi-trade competitions

Evan Fraser competing in the Skills Canada National Competition in the sprinkler fitting competition. (Courtesy of Camosun College)
Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia opens at the Royal BC Museum (Ella Matte/News Staff)

VIDEO: Victoria exhibit opens with rare artifacts at Royal BC Museum

Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia can be explored through 3D visuals and hands-on experiences

Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia opens at the Royal BC Museum (Ella Matte/News Staff)