Tim Collins

U.S. election results shock local ex-pats

The U.S. election results have shocked and saddened some local American citizens.

The new Downtown Victoria Buskers Festival will overlap with the Victoria International Buskers Festival, which runs from July 11 to 16 and July 14 to 23, respectively.

DVBA announces second buskers festival

The Downtown Victoria Business Association has announced its intention to run a second buskers festival this summer.

The new Downtown Victoria Buskers Festival will overlap with the Victoria International Buskers Festival, which runs from July 11 to 16 and July 14 to 23, respectively.
Don Mattrick with the Premier’s Technology Council, and Robyn Quinn, chair of Island Women in Science and Technology.

Women in tech, science industries band together

Robyn Quinn recalls how she was once nominated to sit on a board of directors and found herself in a room with five middle-aged white men.

Don Mattrick with the Premier’s Technology Council, and Robyn Quinn, chair of Island Women in Science and Technology.
Max Tomaszewski shows off the model of a new condo development on Cook Street. The project offers European-stlyle living in downtown Victoria.

New development boasts zero-down offer

For Max Tomaszewski, president of the Amadon Group–Westwater Projects, the project is far more than another condo development.

Max Tomaszewski shows off the model of a new condo development on Cook Street. The project offers European-stlyle living in downtown Victoria.
Players from the Gorge Spiders finished in 2nd place at the U13 Metro level SX Cup tournament recently.

Soccer season in full swing on Vancouver Island

Victoria's temperate climate allows the soccer season to begin in early autumn and extends to April.

Players from the Gorge Spiders finished in 2nd place at the U13 Metro level SX Cup tournament recently.
Nick Russell’s book Glorious Victorian Homes: 150 Years of Architectural History on British Columbia’s Capital is available now.

Author celebrates city’s architecture in book

In 2011 local historian and preservationist Nick Russell self-published a book entitled Glorious Victorian.

Nick Russell’s book Glorious Victorian Homes: 150 Years of Architectural History on British Columbia’s Capital is available now.
Parkland Secondary Principal Lizanne Chicanot and Vice-Principal Aaron Buckham.

North Saanich school getting ready to offer International Baccalaureate program

Parkland Secondary School will become one of only three south Island schools to offer students the IB program.

Parkland Secondary Principal Lizanne Chicanot and Vice-Principal Aaron Buckham.
Monk Office CEO Mark Breslauer.

Monk Office celebrates 65 years of success on Vancouver Island

After 65 years in business, Monk Office has a lot of history on the Island, but CEO Mark Breslauer is even more excited about the future.

Monk Office CEO Mark Breslauer.
By next fall, Sidney’s housing stock will see the addition of a five-story, 56 unit apartment complex on Fourth Street.

Non-profit society aids housing in Greater Victoria

Sidney project the fourth for Greater Victoria Rental Development Society

By next fall, Sidney’s housing stock will see the addition of a five-story, 56 unit apartment complex on Fourth Street.
Pot shops start process to comply with new city bylaws

Pot shops start process to comply with new city bylaws

The City of Victoria has approved the Cannabis-Related Business Regulation Bylaw that includes a variety of rules.

Pot shops start process to comply with new city bylaws
Jean McRae is the chief executive officer of the  Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria.

Sponsors still needed for many more Syrian refugees

Victoria has welcomed a total of 40 Syrian families (154 individuals) who have arrived as refugees to make their new home in our city.

Jean McRae is the chief executive officer of the  Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria.

Rental housing affordability, home ownership top Vital Signs survey

Victorians love the festival culture of the city, but are concerned about the affordability of rental housing and home ownership.

Local artist Anne Louise Carlson’s piece called Spirits of the Checkers Pavilion pays homage to the site at Beacon Hill Park, which will be turned into a First Nations long house.

Artist immortalizes Checkers Pavilion in work

For local artist Anne Louise Carlson, the loss of the old Checkers Pavilion at Beacon Hill Park is a bittersweet moment in her life.

Local artist Anne Louise Carlson’s piece called Spirits of the Checkers Pavilion pays homage to the site at Beacon Hill Park, which will be turned into a First Nations long house.
Shane Wagner is the chair of Oak Bay High School's Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) and assisted in crafting the school district's gender identity and expression policy.

School board gender identity policy ‘a big move forward’

The Board of Education for the Greater Victoria School District has approved the district’s first gender identity and expression policy.

Shane Wagner is the chair of Oak Bay High School's Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) and assisted in crafting the school district's gender identity and expression policy.
Three of the four founders of the charity group 100+ Real Estate Agents Who Care, from left, Jane Johnston, Tara Hearn and Joanne Brodersen stand with a banner for their organization.

HOMEFINDER: Realtors give back with special fundraising program

SellER’S TIP: An experienced real estate agent can save you time and money when buying or selling a home

Three of the four founders of the charity group 100+ Real Estate Agents Who Care, from left, Jane Johnston, Tara Hearn and Joanne Brodersen stand with a banner for their organization.
The vacancy rate in Greater Victoria is around 0.6 per cent, making it tough to find rental space.

HOMEFINDER: Renters face a competitive market

Finding a rental home especially challenging for pet owners and families

The vacancy rate in Greater Victoria is around 0.6 per cent, making it tough to find rental space.
Erin Geddie proudly displays the gold medal she won during a recent competition in Las Vegas.

Wrestler to compete at international champs

A local wrestler will represent Canada at the up-coming USA Cadet Pan-American Championships.

Erin Geddie proudly displays the gold medal she won during a recent competition in Las Vegas.
Last year's Canstruction of a scene from the Wizard Of Oz at Mayfair Mall.

Canstruction fundraiser stacks to new heights

Canstruction is returning to Victoria and organizers are confident this year's competition will inspire and amaze.

Last year's Canstruction of a scene from the Wizard Of Oz at Mayfair Mall.

Rental market “hot and unfriendly”

Victoria rental market especially challenging for pet owners and families with young children.

Daniel Either, chair of the Grape Escape fundraiser  for multiple sclerosis, will be participating in this year’s event on July 21.

Athlete diagnosed with MS, fundraising to find a cure

Daniel Either is a Victoria resident who has spent his life as an athlete.

Daniel Either, chair of the Grape Escape fundraiser  for multiple sclerosis, will be participating in this year’s event on July 21.