Pamela Roth

City tweaks grant consideration process

When Margaret Lucas and her colleagues finished dividing up the funds for grant applications last year, her phone started to ring.

Jesse Brown, co-owner of the Mason Street City Farm, shows off some of the lettuce grown on the quarter acre farm that produces four tonnes of produce a year.

Urban agriculture growing in popularity

Jesse Brown never gets tired of seeing the look on people’s faces when they walk through the gate of the Mason Street City Farm.

Jesse Brown, co-owner of the Mason Street City Farm, shows off some of the lettuce grown on the quarter acre farm that produces four tonnes of produce a year.

Busy construction season impacting bike lane costs

The only bid to construct the Pandora Avenue two-way bike lane project has come in higher than anticipated.

Playgrounds needed as more families move downtown

Mayor Lisa Helps can’t help but get excited about the thought of possibly having a playground built on the land outside the courthouse.

Craig Stoneman, chef at the Delta Victoria Pointe Inn.

Fundraising dinner supports B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation

There’s still a few weeks to go before Craig Stoneman and his team launch into organized chaos.

Craig Stoneman, chef at the Delta Victoria Pointe Inn.
Sandrina Piano, supervisor of exhibit control and purchasing at the Victoria Police Department, shows off the system used to file lost and stolen items seized by officers.

Police lost and found bursting at the seams

In the basement of Victoria police headquarters is a room Sandrina Piano compares to a grocery store.

Sandrina Piano, supervisor of exhibit control and purchasing at the Victoria Police Department, shows off the system used to file lost and stolen items seized by officers.
A discarded needle lies on the sidewalk along Quadra Street at 10 am Monday morning outside the site of the former Tent City homeless encampment. The last campers were moved to new residences Friday. Remediation of the site is supposed to start today.

What’s next for the former tent city site?

“It sure looks a lot different,” says a man as he peers through the fence surrounding the green space of the Victoria courthouse.

A discarded needle lies on the sidewalk along Quadra Street at 10 am Monday morning outside the site of the former Tent City homeless encampment. The last campers were moved to new residences Friday. Remediation of the site is supposed to start today.

Local groups continue to bring refugee families to Victoria

It's been nearly a year since the tiny body of three-year-old Aylan Kurdi washed up on a Turkish beach.

Architect Alan Lowe’s vision for the redevelopment of the Turner Building at Richmond Road and Birch Street.

More plans unveiled for Turner Building

Plans have been unveiled to transform the Turner Building back into a vibrant gathering place.

Architect Alan Lowe’s vision for the redevelopment of the Turner Building at Richmond Road and Birch Street.
Victoria Pruden, executive director of the Bridges for Women Society, has decided to run for the chair of the Metis Women of B.C.

Bridges for Women’s Victoria Pruden takes a shot at Metis politics

After working for the Metis Nation of B.C. (MNBC) for many years, Victoria Pruden felt like she was ready to take on a new challenge.

Victoria Pruden, executive director of the Bridges for Women Society, has decided to run for the chair of the Metis Women of B.C.
Monks at the Tengboche Monastery meditate while brain activity is recorded with the MUSE EEG system.

Scientists go to Nepal to unlock mysteries of the brain

When Olav Krigolson was hiking the famous El Camino de Santiago trail in Spain, he was suddenly struck with an idea.

Monks at the Tengboche Monastery meditate while brain activity is recorded with the MUSE EEG system.
Mike Webers and Mark Steer of the Esquimalt Anglers Association.

Poor Chinook returns cause cancellation of fishing derby

For Mike Webers and Mark Steer, there's nothing more thrilling than hopping on a boat and catching a bunch of salmon.

Mike Webers and Mark Steer of the Esquimalt Anglers Association.
Colin Angus takes a break from the Race2Alaska in Victoria’s Inner Harbour to sit down with his two children Oliver and Leif.

Fairfield adventurer first to complete Race2Alaska solo

Colin Angus has a lot of adventurous stories to share.

Colin Angus takes a break from the Race2Alaska in Victoria’s Inner Harbour to sit down with his two children Oliver and Leif.
An artist rendering of the splash park that is being constructed in Esquimalt.

Construction begins on splash park in Esquimalt

This week marks an important milestone for the long-awaited project as shovels finally hit the ground for a splash park in Esquimalt.

An artist rendering of the splash park that is being constructed in Esquimalt.
Swimmers pack the dock at Banfield Park on a hot summer day.

Stigma hard to shake that Gorge Waterway isn’t clean for swimming

Every day, sometimes twice a day, Jack Meredith jumps into the Gorge Waterway for a swim.

Swimmers pack the dock at Banfield Park on a hot summer day.
Barry Hobbis, vice-president of operations for Victoria Harbour Ferry, shows off one of the two new electric passenger boats.

Victoria Harbour Ferry expands electric fleet

Sitting on board his newest electric passenger boat named Rose, Barry Hobbis is all smiles as he lifts up a portion of the floor.

Barry Hobbis, vice-president of operations for Victoria Harbour Ferry, shows off one of the two new electric passenger boats.
Victoria comedian Mike Delamont’s show takes place at the Royal Theatre on Friday, Aug. 5.

Comedian bringing big laughs to Royal Theatre

When Mike Delamont thinks about filming his first comedy special at the Royal Theatre, he's swept with a wave of excitement and terror.

Victoria comedian Mike Delamont’s show takes place at the Royal Theatre on Friday, Aug. 5.
David Parfit and Scott Amos demonstrate the interactive musical experience they created for those coming and going to the Bastion Square Parkade.

Musical stairs drawing attention to Bastion Square Parkade

In the Bastion Square Parkade, Jake Guy stopped for a moment to listen to the musical sounds that filled the air.

David Parfit and Scott Amos demonstrate the interactive musical experience they created for those coming and going to the Bastion Square Parkade.
The Broken Group Islands belong to the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and consist of more than 100 islands, islets and rocky outcrops scattered in the centre of the Barkley Sound.

Broken Group Islands a paddler’s paradise

“Are you going to come over and say hi?” asks a woman wearing yellow rubber boots, standing on the shore with two children.

The Broken Group Islands belong to the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and consist of more than 100 islands, islets and rocky outcrops scattered in the centre of the Barkley Sound.
Seniors excited  about proposed casino for Victoria

Seniors excited about proposed casino for Victoria

Once a week, Bob Beckwith and his wife make the journey from their Fernwood home to the View Royal Casino and hit the slot machines.

Seniors excited  about proposed casino for Victoria