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‘Living’ tree masks a cultural marvel at Port Alberni farm

‘Living’ tree masks a cultural marvel at Port Alberni farm

Cedars will one day consume carver’s ephemeral artwork
After 7 years and 14 countries, sailing family finds home

After 7 years and 14 countries, sailing family finds home

The Shaw family has travelled around the world and is ready to put down the anchor
Victoria chef cooks up special dinner free of charge for veterans

Victoria chef cooks up special dinner free of charge for veterans

V2V Black Hops Brewing, a veteran-run company, will bring the beer
What you should know about the Goldstream salmon run this year

What you should know about the Goldstream salmon run this year

Salmon run is expected to hit peak numbers in mid-November
Photo gallery: Residents dress up for Halloween on the Avenue

Photo gallery: Residents dress up for Halloween on the Avenue

Oak Bay Avenue was closed to cars once again on Thursday for the annual Halloween Trick or Treat on the Avenue.
450 pumpkins? You might say Mike Jones enjoys his Halloween

450 pumpkins? You might say Mike Jones enjoys his Halloween

Halloween guests welcomed with a giant pirate ship on his Colwood property
Hauntings characterize Vancouver Island’s treacherous south coast

Hauntings characterize Vancouver Island’s treacherous south coast

Halloween stories of a ghost ship and a haunted lighthouse
Ghost tales of the Black Nugget

Ghost tales of the Black Nugget

Ladysmith’s shuttered Black Nugget Museum the subject of folklore and ghost stories for decades
Kids going solo on Halloween: A parents’ guide

Kids going solo on Halloween: A parents’ guide

Parenting experts offer advice on when its OK to turn your kids loose on Halloween
QUIZ: How much do you really know about Halloween?

QUIZ: How much do you really know about Halloween?

There’s a lot more to this night of frights than ghosts, pumpkins and candy