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Sesame Street for adults comes to Oak Bay theatre

Sesame Street for adults comes to Oak Bay theatre

Warning, musical features puppet nudity

  • May 24, 2017
Sesame Street for adults comes to Oak Bay theatre
Victoria Distilleries in Sidney have released a new gin that changes colour. (Victoria Distilleries)

Victoria Distilleries launches new gin that changes colour with mix

Empress 1908 Gin released on May 12 at downtown Victoria’s Fairmont Empress Hotel

  • May 14, 2017
Victoria Distilleries in Sidney have released a new gin that changes colour. (Victoria Distilleries)
Flood and emergency preparedness help is available for Central Okanagan businesses                                 -Image credit: Warren Henderson/Capital News

Emergency preparedness for small businesses

PreparedBC is offering info to help businesses in the Central Okanagan deal with results of flooding

  • May 14, 2017
Flood and emergency preparedness help is available for Central Okanagan businesses                                 -Image credit: Warren Henderson/Capital News
Author Shelaine Strom has been named a finalist in a national writing contest.

Abbotsford author a finalist in national contest

Shelaine Strom recognized for book titled Changing Course

  • May 14, 2017
Author Shelaine Strom has been named a finalist in a national writing contest.
Kitchen Stove Films presents After the Storm, by Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda on May 18 at Landmark 7 Cinema.                                 -Submitted photo

After the Storm examines family ties

A quiet ode to the joy and complexities of family life

  • May 14, 2017
Kitchen Stove Films presents After the Storm, by Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda on May 18 at Landmark 7 Cinema.                                 -Submitted photo
City of Nanaimo seeks community leaders to serve on economic development committee

City of Nanaimo seeks community leaders to serve on economic development committee

Applications for new committee are due June 12

  • May 14, 2017
City of Nanaimo seeks community leaders to serve on economic development committee
Moth spraying in Saanich postponed

Moth spraying in Saanich postponed

Saanich residents are advised that the first aerial spraying treatment, originally scheduled for Monday, May 15, to eradicate invasive gypsy moths from land around Elk Lake and Bear Hill Regional Park is being postponed to allow for optimum weather and operational conditions.

  • May 14, 2017
Moth spraying in Saanich postponed
Pianist and violinst perform in Abbotsford concert

Pianist and violinst perform in Abbotsford concert

Event on May 20 at Mennonite Heritage Museum

  • May 14, 2017
Pianist and violinst perform in Abbotsford concert

Fire causes $300,000 damage to Saanich home

Nobody home at time of Sunday fire on Homer Road

  • May 14, 2017
Oceanside RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Karla Wiebe, who was last seen in Parksville on May 9. — Photo submitted by RCMP

Oceanside RCMP seek missing woman

Public assistance sought in locating woman last seen in Parksville

  • May 14, 2017
Oceanside RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Karla Wiebe, who was last seen in Parksville on May 9. — Photo submitted by RCMP
Joe Brown’s four-goal effort helped boost the Kelowna Raiders past the Kamloops Rattlers in senior lacrosse action Friday.                                 -Image credit: Dene Moon Photography

Raiders edge Rattlers for first win

Kelowna beats Kamloops Friday in senior lacrosse action

  • May 14, 2017
Joe Brown’s four-goal effort helped boost the Kelowna Raiders past the Kamloops Rattlers in senior lacrosse action Friday.                                 -Image credit: Dene Moon Photography
Armchair Book Club: The art of the graphic novel

Armchair Book Club: The art of the graphic novel

Jeff Lemire has mastered the art of the graphic novel

  • May 14, 2017
Armchair Book Club: The art of the graphic novel
Dylan Ross, 17, captured the biggest race of his young career at Western Speedway, the Madden Cup, last night at Western Speedway. He finished the 75-lap race second behind Jarrod Soberg, but Soberg was disqualified after failing the post-race technical inspection, giving the win to Ross. Facebook

Teenager Ross captures first bomber car win at Western Speedway in Langford

Takes trophy after initial Madden Cup winner Soberg disqualified

  • May 14, 2017
Dylan Ross, 17, captured the biggest race of his young career at Western Speedway, the Madden Cup, last night at Western Speedway. He finished the 75-lap race second behind Jarrod Soberg, but Soberg was disqualified after failing the post-race technical inspection, giving the win to Ross. Facebook
Sooke district purchases new pickup, compressor

Sooke district purchases new pickup, compressor

New heavy-duty Ford F450 pickup truck to be used for a variety of duties such as a salter and plow

  • May 13, 2017
Sooke district purchases new pickup, compressor
Filming for Chesapeake Shores will cause traffic disruptions the week of May 15.                                 News Bulletin file photo

Traffic and parking disrupted to allow for film shoot in Nanaimo

Downtown and Brechin neighbourhoods might see parking, roads blocked for Chesapeake Shores filming

  • May 13, 2017
Filming for Chesapeake Shores will cause traffic disruptions the week of May 15.                                 News Bulletin file photo

Mustangs charge to undefeated season

The Maggie Mustangs were perfect in Okanagan Valley 2A senior girls soccer

  • May 13, 2017
Why you should cozy up to your small business banker

Why you should cozy up to your small business banker

Small businesses make up 98 per cent of all businesses in British Columbia.

  • May 13, 2017
Why you should cozy up to your small business banker
In celebration of Saanich’s teachers

In celebration of Saanich’s teachers

Scratch beneath the surface of those who enjoy success in their professional lives, and there’s a good chance you’ll find a teacher who guided them along their path, inspiring them to strive to reach their potential.

  • May 13, 2017
In celebration of Saanich’s teachers
Contributed                                 Paul Atkin (left), head instructor for Kelowna Karate & Fitness Inc., with Don Sharp, the president of JKA Karate in Canada.

Kelowna trio qualifies for worlds

Kelowna Karate and Fitness Inc. athletes qualify at nationals in Montreal

  • May 13, 2017
Contributed                                 Paul Atkin (left), head instructor for Kelowna Karate & Fitness Inc., with Don Sharp, the president of JKA Karate in Canada.
The Victoria Symphony will perform at this year’s Chorfest at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium, with the gala concert set for Sunday afternoon.

Chorfest will fill UVic’s Farquhar with song

The Victoria Symphony will join nearly 400 singers from across the province during Chorfest 2017 at the University of Victoria’s Farquhar Auditorium.

  • May 12, 2017
The Victoria Symphony will perform at this year’s Chorfest at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium, with the gala concert set for Sunday afternoon.