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The Victoria petting zoo welcomes its first two baby goats of the season – Jupiter and Solaris. (Beacon Hill Children’s Farm/Facebook)

Baby goats are back: Victoria petting zoo celebrates celestial kids after loss

Goat run returns to Beacon Hill Park as children’s farm welcomes spring babies

 

Clay Johnson at Stephenson Point on his 191st day of jumping into the ocean to raise awareness for people that struggle with eating disorders. (Bailey Seymour/News Bulletin)

Nanaimo teen jumping into the ocean every day for eating disorder awareness

Clay Johnson is nearing his 200th daily dip

 

Miss Earth Canada Layanna Robinson, a Victoria resident, works alongside the students and community members March 9 in Mystic Vale at the University of Victoria. (Courtesy Greater Victoria Green Team)

PHOTOS: Miss Earth Canada pulls weeds with Greater Victoria Green Team

Of the 133 volunteers, 34 visited Mystic Vale for the first time

 

Jack Rogers looks on as the model trains go by at this year’s Model Train exhibit at the Museum at Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

There’s just something about trains: Model show returns to Campbell River

Annual Model Train Show taps into ‘Canadian psyche’ around trains — Ken Blackburn

Jack Rogers looks on as the model trains go by at this year’s Model Train exhibit at the Museum at Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Kevin Smith thinks it’s time to let people know about the crime around Chemainus, rather than burying the information or pretending it didn’t happen. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus business hit with $100,000 theft of gold and silver items

Owner calls for more awareness, security measures to combat crime

Kevin Smith thinks it’s time to let people know about the crime around Chemainus, rather than burying the information or pretending it didn’t happen. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Nathan Cotton and his family are grateful for the support of Variety - the Children’s Charity of BC after Nathan suffered two concussions in one day in 2021, leaving him with post-concussion syndrome. (Submitted photo)

Parksville family grateful for support from Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC

Injuries left 14-year-old with post-concussion syndrome

Nathan Cotton and his family are grateful for the support of Variety - the Children’s Charity of BC after Nathan suffered two concussions in one day in 2021, leaving him with post-concussion syndrome. (Submitted photo)
Burnaby Bulldogs celebrate their championship in the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association Memorial Under 18 Tournament at Fuller Lake Arena Monday. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Winners all-around during a memorable hockey tournament

Burnaby captures the big prize in a shootout; many grateful individuals receive recognition

Burnaby Bulldogs celebrate their championship in the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association Memorial Under 18 Tournament at Fuller Lake Arena Monday. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The volunteers who maintain Penticton’s outdoor rink on 107 Martin Street. Front row from left to right: Frank Gair, Mark Hammerquist, Cathy Terris, Chris Terris, John Buckley, Lance Zablotney, Patrick Meyer, Chris Araki. Back row from left to right: Gord Barnes, Dave Burgoyne. Missing from picture: Ralph Consolo, Kent Fiske, Lloyd Lindsay, and crew chief Cam Gunning. (Contributed)

Meet the volunteers who make the Okanagan’s newest outdoor rink a reality 7 days a week

‘All of them just want to do something that makes our community better to live in,’ said Gord Barnes

The volunteers who maintain Penticton’s outdoor rink on 107 Martin Street. Front row from left to right: Frank Gair, Mark Hammerquist, Cathy Terris, Chris Terris, John Buckley, Lance Zablotney, Patrick Meyer, Chris Araki. Back row from left to right: Gord Barnes, Dave Burgoyne. Missing from picture: Ralph Consolo, Kent Fiske, Lloyd Lindsay, and crew chief Cam Gunning. (Contributed)
Sean Babchuk holds up a painting that he can finally hang in his new home. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

New Habitat for Humanity home is ‘quite the weight’ off owner’s shoulders

‘Now I can hang that picture on the wall’ — Sean Babchuk

Sean Babchuk holds up a painting that he can finally hang in his new home. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
Outdoor art hangs in a unique setting where Pika Blades, left, and Chelsea Trousdell conduct some of their outdoor classes at their farm and forest school in Westholme. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Up Top elevating its profile as a farm and forest school

Westholme site coming up to the end of its first year fosters early child development

Outdoor art hangs in a unique setting where Pika Blades, left, and Chelsea Trousdell conduct some of their outdoor classes at their farm and forest school in Westholme. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Phil Hillier is joined by dad Chris in the digger at a Campbell River construction site for Phil’s third birthday. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror

VIDEO: Campbell River construction workers help build the best birthday ever

Akers Property Solutions construction crew gives a young fan a party to remember

Phil Hillier is joined by dad Chris in the digger at a Campbell River construction site for Phil’s third birthday. Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror
The Greater Victoria Public Library celebrates local authors and illustrators with its 2023 Emerging Local Authors Collection. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria library’s emerging author series looks to build on 1,073 unique titles

In its 7th year, GVPL program features more than 750 book-makers since inception

The Greater Victoria Public Library celebrates local authors and illustrators with its 2023 Emerging Local Authors Collection. (Black Press Media file photo)
Donation boxes were set up at Queen Margaret’s School for Tom Andrews, left, and Danny Dares to take shoes to San Antonio Palopo on their Rotarian aid trip. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Chemainus Rotarian service in Guatemala reaches a milestone

It’s now been 10 years since the first trip to provide support in San Antonio Palopo

Donation boxes were set up at Queen Margaret’s School for Tom Andrews, left, and Danny Dares to take shoes to San Antonio Palopo on their Rotarian aid trip. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Sponsor Revera Living’s entry in the 14th annual Gingerbread Showcase the premier fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Victoria. (Courtesy Habitat for Humanity Victoria)

Hogwarts hall the people’s choice in Victoria’s magical gingerbread fundraiser

$74,000 the frosting on the fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Victoria

Sponsor Revera Living’s entry in the 14th annual Gingerbread Showcase the premier fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Victoria. (Courtesy Habitat for Humanity Victoria)
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Valdy returns to Sooke for a concert on Jan. 21 at Holy Trinity Church. (Submitted)

Legendary folk singer Valdy’s roots run through Sooke

Valdy performs on Jan. 21 at Holy Trinity Church in Sooke

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Valdy returns to Sooke for a concert on Jan. 21 at Holy Trinity Church. (Submitted)
Give three different ways in 2023 and know you're actively participating in saving lives.

Help Make All the Difference — give 3 in 2023!

Transplants and blood donations helped Erica bounce back from a devastating diagnosis

  • Jan 9, 2023
Give three different ways in 2023 and know you're actively participating in saving lives.
Senior Centre Without Walls returns this month with a variety of online offerings. (Metro-Creative)

Senior Centre Without Walls returns to Sooke

Program provides educational and recreational programs for seniors through video conferencing

Senior Centre Without Walls returns this month with a variety of online offerings. (Metro-Creative)
The 2023 Polar Bear Splash saw a good turnout at Parksville Beach on Jan. 1. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Hundreds take plunge in Parksville’s Polar Bear Splash 2023

Residents brave cold waters to celebrate new year

The 2023 Polar Bear Splash saw a good turnout at Parksville Beach on Jan. 1. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Members and the public are welcome to join Sooke Squares for a free afternoon of dancing on Jan. 10 at the Sooke Legion. The dancing begins at 2 p.m. (Metro-Creative photo)

Sooke Squares need new members

Put your best foot forward in new year

Members and the public are welcome to join Sooke Squares for a free afternoon of dancing on Jan. 10 at the Sooke Legion. The dancing begins at 2 p.m. (Metro-Creative photo)
Kala Doneyhue pictured inside her 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, after winning Penticton’s Huber Bannister Christmas car giveaway on Dec. 23, 2022. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

VIDEO: Working 7 days a week with 2 kids, B.C. single mom surprised with car

Huber Bannister Chevrolet held its second annual Christmas car giveaway on Dec. 23

Kala Doneyhue pictured inside her 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, after winning Penticton’s Huber Bannister Christmas car giveaway on Dec. 23, 2022. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)