Jennifer Blyth

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In more than 70 communities in Western Canada, Black Press Media is your window to what’s happening in your neighbourhood, your city and beyond, with stories told by experienced, accountable journalists. Arnold Lim / Black Press Media photo

Every neighbourhood has a story: We tell yours

What were the most memorable stories from your community last year, the…

In more than 70 communities in Western Canada, Black Press Media is your window to what’s happening in your neighbourhood, your city and beyond, with stories told by experienced, accountable journalists. Arnold Lim / Black Press Media photo
Make It Safe Vancouver in New Westminster, B.C. took a few minutes to hear CMHA, Vancouver-Fraser CEO Ruby Ng shares remarks on the importance of mental health in the workplace. Photo courtesy the Manufscturing Safety Alliance of BC

Make It Safe conference explores world-class workplace safety, in B.C. and around the world

Register now for in-person and online conference this October

Make It Safe Vancouver in New Westminster, B.C. took a few minutes to hear CMHA, Vancouver-Fraser CEO Ruby Ng shares remarks on the importance of mental health in the workplace. Photo courtesy the Manufscturing Safety Alliance of BC
The RCA National Rowing Championships come to the national training centre at picturesque Quamichan Lake in Duncan, B.C. from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1. Kevin Light Photo / Courtesy RCA

National Rowing Championships return to Cowichan Valley Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Black Press Media’s Cowichan Valley publications sponsor Canadian championships

The RCA National Rowing Championships come to the national training centre at picturesque Quamichan Lake in Duncan, B.C. from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1. Kevin Light Photo / Courtesy RCA
The 2022 Amateur Photographer of the Year winners, from top left: Grand prize winner: James Major/Emerald Lake, Yukon; First place: Ken McAllister/Seattle, Wash.; People’s Choice: Julian Koerrenz/Brandywine Falls, near Whistler; APOTY Second place: Harold Feiertag/Atlantic Puffins, Elliston, Nfld. Who will be crowned the 2023 Amateur Photographer of the Year?

5th annual Amateur Photographer of the Year contest returns with $9,000+ in prizes!

Calling all amateur photographers! The Amateur Photographer of the Year contest celebrates…

The 2022 Amateur Photographer of the Year winners, from top left: Grand prize winner: James Major/Emerald Lake, Yukon; First place: Ken McAllister/Seattle, Wash.; People’s Choice: Julian Koerrenz/Brandywine Falls, near Whistler; APOTY Second place: Harold Feiertag/Atlantic Puffins, Elliston, Nfld. Who will be crowned the 2023 Amateur Photographer of the Year?
Through its Heart and Soul of the Community initiative, Black Press Media showcases the vital work of non-profit organizations here at home and throughout Western Canada.

Black Press Media gives back to the Heart and Soul of the Community

Year-long program supports vital non-profits hard at work in your neighbourhood

Through its Heart and Soul of the Community initiative, Black Press Media showcases the vital work of non-profit organizations here at home and throughout Western Canada.
Embracing the theme "Leading the Next Normal," the Safety Alliance BC's Make It Safe conference has two components – in person Oct. 14 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, and online Oct. 27 and 28 – a chance to look at "What's Next: Beyond the New Normal."

Make It Safe: B.C. conference highlights the holistic nature of workplace safety

Register now for the in-person and online conference from Manufacturing Safety Alliance

Embracing the theme "Leading the Next Normal," the Safety Alliance BC's Make It Safe conference has two components – in person Oct. 14 at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, and online Oct. 27 and 28 – a chance to look at "What's Next: Beyond the New Normal."
At the end of 2021, almost 80,000 ZEVs were registered in B.C., the province reported. Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer

BC tops in North America for ZEV uptake

Zero-emission vehicles represented 13 per cent of all new light-duty vehicle sales…

At the end of 2021, almost 80,000 ZEVs were registered in B.C., the province reported. Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer
Steel & Oak, in New Westminster, is one of 11 breweries on the new North of the Fraser Ale Trail. BC Ale Trail photo

New Ale Trail takes craft beer enthusiasts north of the Fraser

The BC Ale Trail team is poised to pour on the local…

Steel & Oak, in New Westminster, is one of 11 breweries on the new North of the Fraser Ale Trail. BC Ale Trail photo
Buckerfields is opening a new store in Langford this spring. Shown here is the retailer’s storefront in Duncan. Photo contributed

Buckerfields targets booming West Shore

New store set to open April 1 in Langford Parkway location

Buckerfields is opening a new store in Langford this spring. Shown here is the retailer’s storefront in Duncan. Photo contributed
Oak Bay High's Hector Jardine passes to a teammate covered by Finn Atkinson.

Pitch Perfect

Oak Bay High rugby squads prepare for the start of the spring league

Oak Bay High's Hector Jardine passes to a teammate covered by Finn Atkinson.
Liisa Repo-Martell and Rebecca Parent in What a Young Wife Ought to Know, at the Belfrey Theatre as part of the annual SPARK festival.

Stages set for spring across the Island

From jazz greats to innovative theatre, the entertainment calendar is full

Liisa Repo-Martell and Rebecca Parent in What a Young Wife Ought to Know, at the Belfrey Theatre as part of the annual SPARK festival.
Cory Pelan, from Whole Beast and Village Butcher, is March's 'featured farmer' at Q restaurant, at the Fairmont Empress.

Whole Beast brings local ingredients to the Empress

Featured Farmer program profiles Pacific Northwest foods

Cory Pelan, from Whole Beast and Village Butcher, is March's 'featured farmer' at Q restaurant, at the Fairmont Empress.
From the moment she started drawing as a young child, Nirmala Greenwell followed an artistic path. See her work at the Victoria Sketch Club’s annual show at the Glenlyon Norfolk Junior School.

Sketch club artist follows an inspired journey

Victoria Sketch Club's 108th annual show at Glenlyon Norfolk Junior School in Oak Bay runs through Saturday

From the moment she started drawing as a young child, Nirmala Greenwell followed an artistic path. See her work at the Victoria Sketch Club’s annual show at the Glenlyon Norfolk Junior School.
Ben Schweitzer, managing director at Wentworth Villa, with one of the home’s original doors. Period door knobs, door bells and hinges like those at the villa are a relatively easy addition that provides an authentic look.

Lecture explores Jewellery for Old Houses

Expert reviews original hardware options for home restorations

Ben Schweitzer, managing director at Wentworth Villa, with one of the home’s original doors. Period door knobs, door bells and hinges like those at the villa are a relatively easy addition that provides an authentic look.
Madrona Gallery features Breaker Beach by E.J. Hughes this March.

Galleries spring forward with new exhibits

Galleries roundup in and around the region for the month of March

Madrona Gallery features Breaker Beach by E.J. Hughes this March.
The Saanich Midget Tier 1 Braves are in Comox Saturday for the third and deciding game for the Island championship.

Midget Braves battle for Island crown

Saanich blanks Chiefs 7-0 to force deciding game Saturday in Comox

The Saanich Midget Tier 1 Braves are in Comox Saturday for the third and deciding game for the Island championship.
Christine van Reeuwyk's photo of the Oak Bay High C4C head-shave event caught the eye of Ma Murray Award judges.

Oak Bay News nets three BC-Yukon award nominations

Paper recognized in general excellence and photography categories

Christine van Reeuwyk's photo of the Oak Bay High C4C head-shave event caught the eye of Ma Murray Award judges.

Saanich Midget Braves battle for Island crown

Saanich Midget Tier 1 Braves battle for Island crown

Oak Bay’s Jarod Timmins, in white, dekes past Comox Chief Ivan Jasbel in Game 2 of the best-of-three Midget Tier 1 Island championship Saturday at Pearkes arena. The Braves won 7-0.

Braves force Game 3 for Midget Tier 1 Island title

Final game in best-of-three Island championship expected Saturday

Oak Bay’s Jarod Timmins, in white, dekes past Comox Chief Ivan Jasbel in Game 2 of the best-of-three Midget Tier 1 Island championship Saturday at Pearkes arena. The Braves won 7-0.
Dionne Laslo-Baker, from DeeBee’s.

Women in Business: Saluting Oak Bay’s entrepreneurial spirit

Oak Bay business owners share stories and successes

Dionne Laslo-Baker, from DeeBee’s.