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L-R Commodore Bob Auchterlonie, Rear-Admiral Bill Truelove, Commander Maritime Forces Pacific and new Commodore Luc Cassivi sign the Change of Command certificates during a ceremony representing the formal 'change of the watch' at CFB Esquimalt.

CFB Esquimalt Change of Command

Captain (Navy) Luc Cassivi is the new Base Commander at CFB Esquimalt

L-R Commodore Bob Auchterlonie, Rear-Admiral Bill Truelove, Commander Maritime Forces Pacific and new Commodore Luc Cassivi sign the Change of Command certificates during a ceremony representing the formal 'change of the watch' at CFB Esquimalt.
Jana Schultz reacts to the free fall of the Super shot at Buccaneer Days in Esquimalt.

Oh what a feeling…Esquimalt enjoys annual Buccaneer Days

Esquimalt enjoyed their annual Buccaneer Days with activities all weekend at the Archie Browning Centre.

Jana Schultz reacts to the free fall of the Super shot at Buccaneer Days in Esquimalt.
From left, Camosun College student instructor Stu Merrifield helps thirteen-year-old Bayside Middle School student Matt Daniel to build a mini staircase during the Camosun College annual open house at the Interurban campus. Students from all over the island got a hands-on experience exploring the different programs offered at the college.

Saanich’s Camosun College Interurban open house

Camosun College open house at Interurban campus for the public.

From left, Camosun College student instructor Stu Merrifield helps thirteen-year-old Bayside Middle School student Matt Daniel to build a mini staircase during the Camosun College annual open house at the Interurban campus. Students from all over the island got a hands-on experience exploring the different programs offered at the college.
Pacific Christian high jumper Luke Weaver, 16, reacts as he hits the bar during the high school track and field meet at UVic’s Centennial Stadium last Wednesday (April 24). The sixth and final meet of the school season is today (May 1) at UVic including the shot put, long jump, 3,000-metre, 100m sprint and 4x100m relay events, among others. The Lower Island track championship is next Wednesday (May 8) at UVic.

Track and field: Leg locked

Pacific Christian high jumper Luke Weaver, 16, reacts as he hits the bar during the high school track and field meet

Pacific Christian high jumper Luke Weaver, 16, reacts as he hits the bar during the high school track and field meet at UVic’s Centennial Stadium last Wednesday (April 24). The sixth and final meet of the school season is today (May 1) at UVic including the shot put, long jump, 3,000-metre, 100m sprint and 4x100m relay events, among others. The Lower Island track championship is next Wednesday (May 8) at UVic.
Josh Hozack, skip of the Team Hozack from the Victoria Curling Centre concentrates as he throws a rock at the Victoria Curling Centre during a match at the 2012 BC Provincial Curling Championships.

Ready, set curl!

2012 BC Junior Provincial Curling Championship started today at the Victoria Curling Centre

Josh Hozack, skip of the Team Hozack from the Victoria Curling Centre concentrates as he throws a rock at the Victoria Curling Centre during a match at the 2012 BC Provincial Curling Championships.
Tyler Reese gets help from Future Shp employee Graham Jones to carry his 40 inch television to his car.

Box it up, please

Boxing Day shoppers were ready to take advantage of special deals.

Tyler Reese gets help from Future Shp employee Graham Jones to carry his 40 inch television to his car.
Leading Seaman Brendan Churcher takes down the Royal Union Flag from the masthead of HMCS Regina at CFB Esquimalt.

Traditional colours flown

The Royal Union Flag is flown on Royal Canadian ships sunrise to sunset December 11, on the Statute of Westminster Day.

Leading Seaman Brendan Churcher takes down the Royal Union Flag from the masthead of HMCS Regina at CFB Esquimalt.
Lieutenant Governor Steven L. Point is greeted by Premier Christy Clark on the stairway at the B.C. Legislature. The Governor General was on hand to give the speech from the throne opening the new legislative session.

And it begins…

New session of the Legislature opened at the Legislature in Victoria.

Lieutenant Governor Steven L. Point is greeted by Premier Christy Clark on the stairway at the B.C. Legislature. The Governor General was on hand to give the speech from the throne opening the new legislative session.
Charly Leverman shucks corn in the Silver Rill corn tent during Eat Here Now on Sunday at Centennial Square.

Aw Shucks

Eat Here Now festival was a free family friendly festival featuring farm goods, music and tastes from restaurants around the region.

Charly Leverman shucks corn in the Silver Rill corn tent during Eat Here Now on Sunday at Centennial Square.
April 10, 2011- Dad Andrew Grover watch the boats with daughter, two-year-old Devon as the sailboats get ready for the start of the annual Sir Thomas Lipton Cup trophy race start off Clover Point. 'Many Victorians know all about the Swiftsure race, one of the highlights of the May long weekend each year,' said Alex Fox, Lipton Cup Race Director for 2011. 'But most Victorians are probably unaware of the Lipton Cup, a sailing race that dates all the way back to 1914. It's a prestigious prize and boats from all over the Pacific Northwest come here to race for the opportunity to have their names attached to a trophy with a great sailing history.' The Lipton Cup trophy race is organized and hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club.

Sail sighting

April 10, 2011- Dad Andrew Grover watch the boats with daughter, two-year-old Devon as the sailboats get ready for the start of the annual Sir Thomas Lipton Cup trophy race start off Clover Point. 'Many Victorians know all about the Swiftsure race, one of the highlights of the May long weekend each year,' said Alex Fox, Lipton Cup Race Director for 2011. 'But most Victorians are probably unaware of the Lipton Cup, a sailing race that dates all the way back to 1914. It's a prestigious prize and boats from all over the Pacific Northwest come here to race for the opportunity to have their names attached to a trophy with a great sailing history.' The Lipton Cup trophy race is organized and hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club.
A group of about 20 protesters calling for the ban of sled dog races and tours in B.C. marches down Government Street on Saturday.

Dog Days of March

The march, led by Kate Gram, left, public relations for Lush Cosmetics,…

A group of about 20 protesters calling for the ban of sled dog races and tours in B.C. marches down Government Street on Saturday.
One-year-old Hunter Simon looks behind the signs for Auntie Amy Barney before the start of the Stolen Sisters Memorial March Sunday on Pandora Avenue.

I see you

The Stolen Sisters Memorial March is an annual event that brings people…

One-year-old Hunter Simon looks behind the signs for Auntie Amy Barney before the start of the Stolen Sisters Memorial March Sunday on Pandora Avenue.