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Sooke museum turns from the past to its future

Sooke museum turns from the past to its future

As the museum prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027, its looking for residents to help them make some changes
Port Alberni's Chinese community celebrates

Port Alberni's Chinese community celebrates

Lunar New Year celebration includes camaraderie, philanthropy in Year of the Snake
This year's Women of Influence Nanaimo Awards were another sparkling gala

This year's Women of Influence Nanaimo Awards were another sparkling gala

Event was held Feb. 5 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Vancouver Island kicks off Year of the Snake in style in Victoria's Chinatown

Vancouver Island kicks off Year of the Snake in style in Victoria's Chinatown

Chinatown's annual Lunar New Year parade ran Feb. 8 in Victoria
Greater Victoria first responders to brave frigid waters for Special Olympics

Greater Victoria first responders to brave frigid waters for Special Olympics

Feb. 16 event at Cadboro-Gyro Park aims to support Special Olympics BC athletes in their sporting endeavours
2 dogs, 2 humans: 4 new faces for Greater Victoria integrated police unit

2 dogs, 2 humans: 4 new faces for Greater Victoria integrated police unit

Knox and Basco join police dog unit serving Saanich, Victoria, Esquimalt and Oak Bay
Museums, art and games highlighted at family day events across Greater Victoria

Museums, art and games highlighted at family day events across Greater Victoria

From Lego to a free open house at the theatre, there are many ways families can celebrate across the region
Sidney's forgotten Chinatown, a history awaiting rediscovery

Sidney's forgotten Chinatown, a history awaiting rediscovery

Chinatown occupied a single block of shops and homes between Fourth and Fifth streets
Cool Aid bites into $50K campaign for ‘trauma informed’ dental care

Cool Aid bites into $50K campaign for ‘trauma informed’ dental care

Dental clinic saw 5,000 patient visits in 2024, more than 25 per cent of them seniors
Campbell River students build nests for threatened owl species

Campbell River students build nests for threatened owl species

Students at Carihi Secondary School have been hard at work constructing nest boxes for the Western Screech-owl as part of a collaborative project with the We Wai Kai Nation and Madrone Environmental.