Andrea Peacock

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Anthony Mathews and Debra Bakowska standing by their brick home on Pandora Avenue. The home was originally built by George Mason in 1864.

HOMEFINDER: Rebuilding one brick at a time

Anthony Mathews and Debra Bakowska take on a task of bringing a brick home back to its former glory

Anthony Mathews and Debra Bakowska standing by their brick home on Pandora Avenue. The home was originally built by George Mason in 1864.

At-risk youth home to get facelift

Forrest House upgraded by HeroWork Program Society

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local 230) business manager Phil Venoit, left, United Way of Greater Victoria CEO Patricia Jelinski and Victoria Labour Council president Mike Eso with United Way street banners. The labour groups sponsored the hanging of the banners on Victoria streets. On Wednesday, the United Way announced a campaign goal of $6 million. The United Way of Greater Victoria supports around 60 agencies and more than 100 programs in areas such as kids, poverty and communities.

Victoria United Way sets $6-million fundraising target

The $6 million goal, the same as last year, is just above the $5.8 million that was raised in 2013

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local 230) business manager Phil Venoit, left, United Way of Greater Victoria CEO Patricia Jelinski and Victoria Labour Council president Mike Eso with United Way street banners. The labour groups sponsored the hanging of the banners on Victoria streets. On Wednesday, the United Way announced a campaign goal of $6 million. The United Way of Greater Victoria supports around 60 agencies and more than 100 programs in areas such as kids, poverty and communities.
Vets examining a kitten at Vets for Pets, which runs the second Thursday of every month, except February and July. Vets see 60 pets per month during the two hours at Our Place Society.

Free veterinarian care offered at Our Place

Volunteer vet provide vaccines and also manage parasite control and ear and eye infections.

Vets examining a kitten at Vets for Pets, which runs the second Thursday of every month, except February and July. Vets see 60 pets per month during the two hours at Our Place Society.
Kelsie Hawkins plays softball on Team B.C., and brought home gold from the Canada Games in Quebec last summer.

Backbone of the ball team

Third in a series of three profiles of young women making a difference in Oak Bay sports

Kelsie Hawkins plays softball on Team B.C., and brought home gold from the Canada Games in Quebec last summer.
The Mounties performing on the main stage at Royal Athletic Park at Rifflandia 2013. This year’s festivities run from Sept. 11-14.

Rifflandia takes centre stage

The biggest music event in Victoria is back for the seventh year in a row.

The Mounties performing on the main stage at Royal Athletic Park at Rifflandia 2013. This year’s festivities run from Sept. 11-14.
Victoria city Coun. Pamela Madoff opposes the Anglican diocese’s application for a demolition permit for the Cathedral School on Niagara Street.

The value of heritage

Heritage advocates in uproar over application for a demolition permit on historic building in Victoria

Victoria city Coun. Pamela Madoff opposes the Anglican diocese’s application for a demolition permit for the Cathedral School on Niagara Street.
Nazima Sangha, optometrist at Family Eyecare Centre in Victoria, believes vision therapy can be a useful tool in helping children learn in school.

Spcial therapy brings vision into focus

Vision therapy helps children with learning, says optometrist

Nazima Sangha, optometrist at Family Eyecare Centre in Victoria, believes vision therapy can be a useful tool in helping children learn in school.

Unleash your mind at Monterey

Philosophy course aimed at stimulating brains

Kayvon Kelly

Spiritual journey for My Rabbi started in a pub

My Rabbi is a semi-autobiographical play based on the lives of its creators

Kayvon Kelly
Teri Hustins, left, Suzanne Bradbury and Jayne Bradbury, with the Fort Street Business Association, sitting in one of the four temporary parklets that were set up on the 700-block of Fort Street last week. Coastal Community Credit Union awarded the Fort Street Business Association $10,000 to build a semi-permanent parklet set to be ready next spring.

Coming soon to Victoria’s Fort Street: parklet

Unique project turns parking spaces into patio and seating area

Teri Hustins, left, Suzanne Bradbury and Jayne Bradbury, with the Fort Street Business Association, sitting in one of the four temporary parklets that were set up on the 700-block of Fort Street last week. Coastal Community Credit Union awarded the Fort Street Business Association $10,000 to build a semi-permanent parklet set to be ready next spring.

Runners, walkers gear up for Victoria’s Terry Fox Run

The 35th annual event begins and starts at Mile 0 in Victoria

Lysander Properties hopes to get the Athlone Court clock repainted by UVic art students.

Time not quite up for Athlone clock

The clock may be running, however, it will never again be able to turn as it once did.

Lysander Properties hopes to get the Athlone Court clock repainted by UVic art students.
Oak Bay Emergency Program volunteers get familiar with MERV, the group’s mobile emergency response unit during a recent training session held near the Oak Bay Marina.

Road worthy volunteers

MERV can be used as a mobile reception centre in an emergency or as a mobile command post for the communications team

Oak Bay Emergency Program volunteers get familiar with MERV, the group’s mobile emergency response unit during a recent training session held near the Oak Bay Marina.

Road worthy volunteers

MERV can be used as a mobile reception centre in an emergency or as a mobile command post for the communications team

Teachers’ strike hurting business

Businesses are starting to feel the effect, says Bruce Carter, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

Tourism rebounding in Victoria

City's hotel occupancy rates increase by five per cent

Likely one of the most photographed locations in Oak Bay, this Dalhousie Street home’s garden is a delight to anyone passing by.

Garden lover’s delight

On the corner of Beach Drive and Dalhousie Street sits a house that stands out from the rest.

Likely one of the most photographed locations in Oak Bay, this Dalhousie Street home’s garden is a delight to anyone passing by.
Rev. Michelle Slater is the new permanent minister at Oak Bay United Church. She served at the church on an interim basis for the past year.

New minister aims to connect with community

Rev. Michelle Slater worked as an interim minister until last week, when she became the official minister of the church.

Rev. Michelle Slater is the new permanent minister at Oak Bay United Church. She served at the church on an interim basis for the past year.
Marnie Gustavson lives and works in Afghanistan training Afghan people to become leaders. She gave a talk at the Penny Farthing Pub on Monday.

Supporting Afghanistan’s women

Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan funds PARSA, which has offices in Afghanistan and works in 11 different provinces.

Marnie Gustavson lives and works in Afghanistan training Afghan people to become leaders. She gave a talk at the Penny Farthing Pub on Monday.