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Royals road trip triple triumph

The Victoria Royals won all three games during a Western Hockey league weekend in Alberta

Martial arts expert Ken Marchtaler receives title of Renshi.

Martial arts expert Ken Marchtaler given title of Renshi

Ken Marchtaler recently awarded the title of Renshi, or Polished Master, one of three Samurai warrior titles.

Martial arts expert Ken Marchtaler receives title of Renshi.

Cougars face Storm in battle for top spot in provincial standings

The Victoria Cougars, ranked number one, play the number two ranked Campbell River Storm Thursday night.

Mike McDougall, a certified lighting consultant with McLaren Lighting, stands with a display of LED light bulbs, left, and LED lighting in the Douglas Street store.

HOMEFINDER: Lighting the way for homeowners

The biggest trend in home lighting these days is LED, local expert says

Mike McDougall, a certified lighting consultant with McLaren Lighting, stands with a display of LED light bulbs, left, and LED lighting in the Douglas Street store.
The Victoria HarbourCats mascot Harvey strikes a pose before a game at Royal Athletic Park

Victoria HarbourCats release 2015 season schedule

Victoria HarbourCats face Kelowna Falcons in baseball season opener

The Victoria HarbourCats mascot Harvey strikes a pose before a game at Royal Athletic Park
Mike McDougall, a certified lighting consultant at McLaren Lighting, shows off LED lights and bulbs

LEDs light up the future of home lighting

HOMEFINDER - Mike McDougall talks about lighting styles and concerns for the home.

Mike McDougall, a certified lighting consultant at McLaren Lighting, shows off LED lights and bulbs
Victoria sports fans can look forward to a great variety of sports in 2015. Vic High's #8a Kate Phillips, L, tries to keep the ball away from Esquimalt High School's #7 Lani Patterson during a Vic high home game. Behind are, L-R, Esquimalt #3 Elizabeth Guizzo and Vic #9 Eva Kyne.. The Vic High Girls won the December 2014 game 41-32.

A new year for Victoria sports in 2015

A look ahead at sports teams and events in Victoria in 2015

Victoria sports fans can look forward to a great variety of sports in 2015. Vic High's #8a Kate Phillips, L, tries to keep the ball away from Esquimalt High School's #7 Lani Patterson during a Vic high home game. Behind are, L-R, Esquimalt #3 Elizabeth Guizzo and Vic #9 Eva Kyne.. The Vic High Girls won the December 2014 game 41-32.
Mike Black, owner of Capital Iron, shows off some of the inflatable beds and mattresses available in the store.

Plan ahead for Christmas house guests

HOMEFINDER - planning ahead makes guests' stay a breeze in your home

Mike Black, owner of Capital Iron, shows off some of the inflatable beds and mattresses available in the store.
Vic High's #12 Chris Nz goes up to score as Reynolds Secondary's #10 M. Mohammad tries to block from behind during junior boys basketball action in the Vic High gym. At left is Reynolds #7 Sam Ridewood and at centre back is Vic High #10 Donnell Domasig.

Vic High edges Reynolds in junior boys hoop action

Junior boys basketball play sees Vic High hosting Reynolds Secondary

Vic High's #12 Chris Nz goes up to score as Reynolds Secondary's #10 M. Mohammad tries to block from behind during junior boys basketball action in the Vic High gym. At left is Reynolds #7 Sam Ridewood and at centre back is Vic High #10 Donnell Domasig.
Vic High french immersion teacher Jean Campbell is also the school's volleyball coach.

Vic High Sports on the rise

Teacher Jean Campbell leads Vic High sports interest surge

Vic High french immersion teacher Jean Campbell is also the school's volleyball coach.
Heritage home enthusiast Nick Russell stands outside his Toronto Street home.

For the love of heritage homes

Victoria resident Nick Russell, a heritage home enthusiast, brought his 1891 Toronto Street house from sad to stunning

Heritage home enthusiast Nick Russell stands outside his Toronto Street home.

Esquimalt High School wrestlers get results at novice tourney

High school wrestling results for Island Novice Tournament

Victoria cyclist Jordan Landolt

Victoria’s Jordan Landolt joins Russ Hay’s cycling team

Team and sponsors announced by Accent Inns Russ Hay’s Cycling Team presented by Scotiabank

Victoria cyclist Jordan Landolt
Victoria Royals' goalie #30 Jayden Sittler keeps his eye on the action as teammate #28 Marsel Ibragimov gets his stick up as he battles with Portland Winterhawks #3 Ethan Price in front of the Royals net during first period Western Hockey League action.

Royals downed by resurgent Winterhawks

Victoria Royals defeated by Portland Winterhawks 6-4 in Western Hockey League action

Victoria Royals' goalie #30 Jayden Sittler keeps his eye on the action as teammate #28 Marsel Ibragimov gets his stick up as he battles with Portland Winterhawks #3 Ethan Price in front of the Royals net during first period Western Hockey League action.
Esquimalt High School Grade 10 student Erin Geddie uses a Fireman's Carry move to throw down teammate Grade 12 student Mitchell Keeping as they work out during a wrestling team practice in the gym.

Esquimalt’s Erin Geddie wrestles her way towards gold

Erin Geddie is a star wrestler and an all round athlete for Esquimalt High School.

Esquimalt High School Grade 10 student Erin Geddie uses a Fireman's Carry move to throw down teammate Grade 12 student Mitchell Keeping as they work out during a wrestling team practice in the gym.
Heritage home enthusiast Nick Russell stands outside his Toronto Street home.

For the love of heritage homes

Heritage house enthusiast Nick Russell discusses the good and bad of purchasing an old home.

Heritage home enthusiast Nick Russell stands outside his Toronto Street home.

Sittler gets first shutout in Royals’ win

Victoria Royals’ goalie Jayden Sittler captures his first career Western Hockey League shutout in victory over Regina Pats

Kelowna Rockets' #18 Tate Coughlin, a native of Colwood and former Belmont Secondary student and Peninsula Panther player, warms up with his team before a game against the Victoria Royals. Coughlin got an assist in the 5-3 Kelowna victory.

Colwood to Kelowna big move for Rocket’s Tate Coughlin

Former Panther Tate Coughlin adjusts to life with the WHL's Kelowna Rockets.

Kelowna Rockets' #18 Tate Coughlin, a native of Colwood and former Belmont Secondary student and Peninsula Panther player, warms up with his team before a game against the Victoria Royals. Coughlin got an assist in the 5-3 Kelowna victory.
Victoria Royals veteran #18 Brandon Magee keeps his teammates laughing as he turns losing his balance into a pratfall during a morning practice at the Save On Foods Memorial Centre. Fellow Royal #25 Brandon Fushimi bangs his stick on the ice and laughs in appreciation of Magee's antics.

Royals Brandon Magee enjoys Victoria on and off the ice

Royals veteran WHL hockey player Brandon Magee enjoys Victoria on and off the ice

Victoria Royals veteran #18 Brandon Magee keeps his teammates laughing as he turns losing his balance into a pratfall during a morning practice at the Save On Foods Memorial Centre. Fellow Royal #25 Brandon Fushimi bangs his stick on the ice and laughs in appreciation of Magee's antics.

Victoria Royals end road trip on high note , prepare for Kelowna Rockets at home

Victoria Royals end WHL road trip on high note, will face high flying Kelowna Rockets at home on home ice