Laura Lavin

Jenna Greene, 10, holds doggy bags full of pennies she’s collected for the SPCA. She was motivated to help pets by the death of her kitten, Gus.

Pennies won’t go to waste

Coin donations roll into SPCA

Jenna Greene, 10, holds doggy bags full of pennies she’s collected for the SPCA. She was motivated to help pets by the death of her kitten, Gus.
People Meeting People Dance club president Marion White and partner Sheldon Nipp (front) share a dance at the Monterey Recreation Centre with fellow members Catherine Mick, left, Lorne Duncan, Mike Couture and Alice Pitman. The club, which celebrates its 30th anniversary on Feb. 24, meets twice a month at the Monterey Centre.

Victoria People Meeting People Dance club members are cutting a rug

Special 30th anniversary dinner and dance planned

People Meeting People Dance club president Marion White and partner Sheldon Nipp (front) share a dance at the Monterey Recreation Centre with fellow members Catherine Mick, left, Lorne Duncan, Mike Couture and Alice Pitman. The club, which celebrates its 30th anniversary on Feb. 24, meets twice a month at the Monterey Centre.
Sue Doman leads the Starlight Pops Choir during Swing Fever, a benefit for the B.C. Cancer Agency.

Catch a case of Swing Fever for a good cause

Proceeds from the show benefit the B.C. Cancer Foundation, the fundraising partner of the B.C. Cancer Agency.

Sue Doman leads the Starlight Pops Choir during Swing Fever, a benefit for the B.C. Cancer Agency.
Author Van Clayton Powel talks about his book You are NOT what you eat (inset) at the library this week.

Looks like your mom was wrong

It is impossible to be healthy without proper digestion

Author Van Clayton Powel talks about his book You are NOT what you eat (inset) at the library this week.

Oak Bay says hello to new Tweed magazine

Oak Bay Beach Hotel sets the scene for official unveiling

New Oak Bay website goes live

Oak Bay enhances its online presence with new oakbay.ca site

Across the Borderline is Doug Cox, left, and BettySoo.

Music without borders

Doug Cox and BettySoo bring their Americana sound to Victoria

Across the Borderline is Doug Cox, left, and BettySoo.

These pets are not the cuddly kind

Before you begin to read this, take a moment to think about your pet peeve.

Julie Tredway participated in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon half marathon race in 2010. More than 12,000 runners are expected to take part in marathon events this weekend.

Part 3 on running: Marathon crazy

This Sunday (Oct. 7) a sea of runners will traverse various race courses during the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon

Julie Tredway participated in the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon half marathon race in 2010. More than 12,000 runners are expected to take part in marathon events this weekend.

EDITORIAL: Bike Fest alerts us to safety needs

Drivers and cyclists need to share the road

Andrew Weaver spoke out at the “Rally For Science” two weeks ago on Government Street. Weaver has since announced he will run for the B.C. Green Party.

Climate scientist running for B.C. Greens in Oak Bay-Gordon Head

Outspoken climate scientist and Oak Bay High grad Andrew Weaver wants to take his skills to the Legislature

Andrew Weaver spoke out at the “Rally For Science” two weeks ago on Government Street. Weaver has since announced he will run for the B.C. Green Party.
Oak Bay Coun. Tara Ney shows off the electric car she’s been driving around Oak Bay and Victoria lately, in a parking lot near the University of Victoria.

Plugging in to electric cars

Oak Bay councillor gives green a go

Oak Bay Coun. Tara Ney shows off the electric car she’s been driving around Oak Bay and Victoria lately, in a parking lot near the University of Victoria.
Richard Wong be among the artists at the arts festival in Esquimalt this weekend.

Esquimalt artist fuses East with West

Esquimalt Arts Festival this weekend will bring together artists from painters to carvers and include family creation stations

Richard Wong be among the artists at the arts festival in Esquimalt this weekend.

Songhees tighten control of Discovery Island

Local islands included in First Nation reserve lands

Wolf chases Discovery Island visitors away

B.C. Parks closes island to public for safety reasons

You sunk my battleship! Canadian forces use live torpedo for first time

Submarine HMCS Victoria continues its field readiness exercises

Other municipalities begin to court VIHA after Oak Bay Lodge decision

Greater Victoria area politicians are chasing a plan rejected by Oak Bay council.

The Fretless: Ivonne Hernandez, left, Karrnnel Sawitsky, Eric Wright and Trent Freeman release their new CD tonight (June 15).

Two bands make one tasty jam

Catch Big Machine and The Fretless June 15 at 7 p.m. at Fairfield United Church

The Fretless: Ivonne Hernandez, left, Karrnnel Sawitsky, Eric Wright and Trent Freeman release their new CD tonight (June 15).

More public input wanted on Oak Bay Lodge redevelopment

June 19 meeting final chance for all residents to add their opinions

Remote Greater Victoria lakes uncovered in new guidebook

Secret Lakes book launch is 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 18 at the Prospect Lake Golf Course