Andrea Peacock

Adam Fawkes, architect with Hughes Condon Marler Architects, standing in front of the new energy efficient North Park Passive House.

HOMEFINDER: Energy efficient building to cut heating costs by 90 per cent

The North Park Passive House is the first of its kind to go on the market in Canada

Adam Fawkes, architect with Hughes Condon Marler Architects, standing in front of the new energy efficient North Park Passive House.
The Victoria Symphony has many events planned for 2015/2016 to celebrate its 75th anniversary, including a performance by Yo-Yo Ma.

Victoria Symphony rings in 75th year

The Victoria Symphony has many events planned for the 2015/2016 year, including a performance by Yo-Yo Ma

The Victoria Symphony has many events planned for 2015/2016 to celebrate its 75th anniversary, including a performance by Yo-Yo Ma.

New collaborative team to work on Victoria’s strategic plan

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps plans to create a team with people from different city departments

B.C. wage plan criticized

Proponents of increasing B.C.'s minimum wage to $15 an hour were unhappy to hear about Premier Christy Clark's plan

Beacon Hill Park ducks exposed to toxins

Tests show a group of 20 ducks found dead in a Beacon Hill Park pond in December were exposed to toxins

Maritime Museum future uncertain for Victoria region

Lease negotiations at the Steamship Terminal continue for the Maritime Museum of British Columbia

Shane Devereaux, the owner of Habit coffee shop, kneels with his bike outside his 500 block Pandora Avenue location. Devereaux supports putting bike lanes on Pandora.

Protected bike lanes eyed for Pandora

Council to send discussion of protected bike lanes on Pandora Avenue to public consultation in April

Shane Devereaux, the owner of Habit coffee shop, kneels with his bike outside his 500 block Pandora Avenue location. Devereaux supports putting bike lanes on Pandora.

Rockland Avenue closed to vehicles permanently

Victoria city council voted to keep the 900-block of Rockland Avenue closed from vehicles

Team 4 Hope hosted a fundraiser, Handbags for Hope, at Willow Stream Spa at the Empress for neuroblastoma research on Feb. 27. Around 150 women shopped for handbags, scarves and jewelry and raised over $13,000.

Handbags give hope to cancer research

Handbags for Hope event raised over $13,000 for neuroblastoma research

Team 4 Hope hosted a fundraiser, Handbags for Hope, at Willow Stream Spa at the Empress for neuroblastoma research on Feb. 27. Around 150 women shopped for handbags, scarves and jewelry and raised over $13,000.

Esquimalt mayor seeks change to municipal voting

Barb Desjardins hopes to engage even more voters in the next municipal election

Victoria and Esquimalt roads receive funding from ICBC

This year is the 25th anniversary of ICBC's road improvement program

The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a musical comedy based on Charles Dickens' unfinished novel. The play will be performed at Langham Court Theatre from March 4 to 21.

Who killed Edwin Drood?

A Langham Court musical captures the mystery of Charles Dickens' unfinished work.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood is a musical comedy based on Charles Dickens' unfinished novel. The play will be performed at Langham Court Theatre from March 4 to 21.

Proponents of dogs on buses not giving up

800-person petition not enough to sway Victoria Regional Transit Commission to allow dogs on buses.

Neil Stewart, 91, with his grandsons Callum, 9, and Andrew, 6, after receiving the French Légion d'Honneur for his service in the Second World War.

Victoria war veteran earns French honour

Neil Stewart, 91, fought on the beaches of Normandy and beyond in the Second World War.

Neil Stewart, 91, with his grandsons Callum, 9, and Andrew, 6, after receiving the French Légion d'Honneur for his service in the Second World War.

Victoria school board faces potential $1M budget cut

B.C. budget announcement leaves school district unclear of what cuts will need to be made.

Art show features range of artists and displays

The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria's annual Look Show will have a variety of exhibits from Feb. 27 to March 21.

Amalgamation study should outline implementation plan, says mayor

The City of Victoria is sending a letter to the province requesting a study on amalgamation for Greater Victoria.

The building at 220 Cook St. is one of four locations developer Urban Core Ventures is planning to tear down in order to build a five-storey mixed-use building. The developer is also proposing rezoning of 212 and 214 Cook St., and 1041 Oliphant Ave.

City councillors eye more focus on neighbourhood plans

Conflicts between residents and developers could be reduced if there was a clearer vision for the city's villages, say councillors.

The building at 220 Cook St. is one of four locations developer Urban Core Ventures is planning to tear down in order to build a five-storey mixed-use building. The developer is also proposing rezoning of 212 and 214 Cook St., and 1041 Oliphant Ave.

Royal B.C. Museum launches new online learning portal

Online database offers opportunity to learn about a variety of subjects through Victoria's Royal B.C. Museum.

Developer eyes 5-storey building for Cook Street Village

Cook Street Village residents are seeking more consultation on a proposed development in the area.