Andrea Peacock

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Theatre Skam remixes old shows

As part if its 20th anniversary celebrations, Skam is bringing new life to some of its old shows.

An aerial view over Victoria looking over the Bay Street bridge, Selkirk Trestle, Esquimalt , The Gorge waterway and Gorge Vale Golf course.

Victoria waterfront development under more scrutiny

The city will keep the Gorge Waterway Initiative informed about rezoning and development applications along the waterfront.

An aerial view over Victoria looking over the Bay Street bridge, Selkirk Trestle, Esquimalt , The Gorge waterway and Gorge Vale Golf course.

More focus needed on home care for dementia patients, say advocates

A new $70-million residential care facility will be opening in Victoria as a replacement for facilities expected to shut down.

Victoria mayor eyes increased economic prosperity for city in 2015

Two of the main projects she wants on track in 2015 are the Johnson Street bridge and a sewage treatment plan.

VicPD now sole respondent in human rights complaint

The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dropped former police chief Jamie Graham and Insp. Jamie Pearce from a complaint filed by Cst. David Bratzer.

Parent conference focuses on school wellness and emotional development

The annual Vancouver Island Parent Conference takes place on Feb. 7, 2015.

Oak Bay’s Ryan Howland, 15, is on his way to becoming a well-known solo violinist, having studied with some of the best in the world.

Oak Bay violinist steps onto world stage

Ryan Howland has been accepted to compete at the International Boris Goldstein Violin Competition in January in Bern, Switzerland

Oak Bay’s Ryan Howland, 15, is on his way to becoming a well-known solo violinist, having studied with some of the best in the world.
Rupert Yakelashek, 10, wants the City of Victoria to stand up as a leader in declaring the right to a healthy environment.

Local 10-year-old declares the right to a healthy environment

Rupert Yakelashek wants city council to recognize the need for a healthy environment in Victoria.

Rupert Yakelashek, 10, wants the City of Victoria to stand up as a leader in declaring the right to a healthy environment.

City staff will create strategic plan for Victoria

Mayor Lisa Helps abandoned her original plan to hire a consultant after pushback from councillors.

Edith Loring-Kuhanga, the new chair of Greater Victoria School District 61.

New SD 61 chair eyes school board unity

Edith Loring-Kuhanga, newly elected chair of the Greater Victoria School District, hopes to bridge gap between trustees.

Edith Loring-Kuhanga, the new chair of Greater Victoria School District 61.

Helps thinking outside the box to consult councillors

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps used post-it notes and easels to determine which councillors wanted to be on which committees.

Monarchists blast Lisa Helps

Mayor Lisa Helps decided against pledging allegiance to the Queen on inauguration day.

Brooklyn Hall, 9, dumping a bucket of water into the new rainwater system at Oak and Orca Bioregional School.

Rain garden teaches students the value of water

Oak and Orca Bioregional School students in Victoria learn the value of water with a unique rainwater system.

Brooklyn Hall, 9, dumping a bucket of water into the new rainwater system at Oak and Orca Bioregional School.

Victoria mayor takes new tack with committees

City council committee members are to be chosen this week.

Mayor Lisa Helps at the inaugural council meeting today (Dec. 4).

Lisa Helps inaugurated as mayor of Victoria today

After winning the civic election, Lisa Helps has already begun diving into her duties as mayor .

Mayor Lisa Helps at the inaugural council meeting today (Dec. 4).
Fire inspector Steve Meikle of the Victoria Fire Department photographs the scene of a small fire at the Save-on-Foods on Foul Bay Road.

Fire causes minor damage to store

Generator catches fire at Foul Bay Road Save-On-Foods Wednesday morning

Fire inspector Steve Meikle of the Victoria Fire Department photographs the scene of a small fire at the Save-on-Foods on Foul Bay Road.
The long derelict building at 2321 Cook Street is finally being torn down. The building, empty for a decade, was badly damaged in a fire in June.

Abandoned Cook Street building finally being demolished

The derelict apartment building at 2321 Cook St. has been a concern for the city for years. Demolition is expected to be complete on Dec. 5.

The long derelict building at 2321 Cook Street is finally being torn down. The building, empty for a decade, was badly damaged in a fire in June.

Investigation underway to determine cause of death of Beacon Hill Park ducks

Twenty ducks were found dead, frozen in a lake in Beacon Hill Park on Tuesday.

Inspector Steve Meikle photographs the Save-on-Foods on Foul Bay Rd. after a generator caught fire in the store this morning, causing minor damages.

Generator fire causes minor damage to Foul Bay Save-on-Foods

A fire in the refrigerator compressor room caused minor delays in opening Save-on-Foods store this morning.

Inspector Steve Meikle photographs the Save-on-Foods on Foul Bay Rd. after a generator caught fire in the store this morning, causing minor damages.
The seaplane industry in Victoria accounts for $70.1 million of economic activity according to a recent study.

Seaplanes have business travellers and tourists to thank for high economic impact

According to a recent study, 16 per cent of business travellers would not come to Victoria if it were not for the seaplanes.

The seaplane industry in Victoria accounts for $70.1 million of economic activity according to a recent study.