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The Land Conservancy's Bill Turner enjoys the view from the deck outside the tea room at Abkhazi Garden, just one of TLC's properties.

TLC top dog pours a cuppa at Abkhazi

Bill Turner talks about his 2009 ouster and The Land Conservancy’s futureOn…

The Land Conservancy's Bill Turner enjoys the view from the deck outside the tea room at Abkhazi Garden, just one of TLC's properties.

Zela house to go back on market

A Zela Street house auctioned off in Oak Bay’s first tax sale…

Joan Halvorsen, executive director for Oak Bay Volunteer Services, works out of the society’s office in the basement of the municipal hall. The cash-strapped organization is looking for $30,000 in municipal grant money this year, up $5,000 from last year’s request.

Non-profits line up

Groups make annual pilgrimage to council seeking grant moneyThere was creamy potato…

Joan Halvorsen, executive director for Oak Bay Volunteer Services, works out of the society’s office in the basement of the municipal hall. The cash-strapped organization is looking for $30,000 in municipal grant money this year, up $5,000 from last year’s request.
Circadian Kingdom practises in the basement of one member's home.

The garage band lives on

Sitting around in the basement where they practise, the five members of…

Circadian Kingdom practises in the basement of one member's home.
Camosun College health centre counsellor Chris Balmer is seeing an increasing number of students seeking help with mental health issues.

Keeping their emotions in check

One in four students visiting campus clinics struggling with mental health issuesIn…

Camosun College health centre counsellor Chris Balmer is seeing an increasing number of students seeking help with mental health issues.

Tough times for Oak Bay police dept.

Organizational reviews, human rights complaint ongoingOak Bay police department is in the…

Oak Bay police Const. Jennifer Gibbs walks down Oak Bay Avenue with interim Chief Derek Egan. The acting department head would like to see a return to police foot patrols in the village.

Retired Saanich police chief takes temporary post in Oak Bay

There’s a new sheriff in Oak Bay – at least for the…

Oak Bay police Const. Jennifer Gibbs walks down Oak Bay Avenue with interim Chief Derek Egan. The acting department head would like to see a return to police foot patrols in the village.
The home known as Blair Gowie, at 2031 Runnymede Ave., has many redeeming qualities, says a local builder.

Not all older homes worth saving: builder

Runnymede home’s future hot topic at meetingAfter house builder Max Huxley bought…

The home known as Blair Gowie, at 2031 Runnymede Ave., has many redeeming qualities, says a local builder.
Fast-moving clouds, shown here in a time-lapse photo over Bear Mountain golf course, made Jupiter appear to be blinking or flickering Jan. 22, a scientist said.

‘UFO’ was explainable, NRC physicist says

Scientist throws water on skywatcher’s claim of unidentified object over Oak BayOn…

Fast-moving clouds, shown here in a time-lapse photo over Bear Mountain golf course, made Jupiter appear to be blinking or flickering Jan. 22, a scientist said.

Canvassers extend reach in recall campaign

Oak Bay woman found at her daughter’s home in SaanichWhen she opened…

Maltwood Gallery director Martin Segger stands at the Legacy Gallery in downtown Victoria. The Maltwood’s operations and staff will move into the Legacy this summer.

Maltwood Gallery shift makes sense, retired director says

News of the demise of the University of Victoria’s Maltwood Art Museum…

Maltwood Gallery director Martin Segger stands at the Legacy Gallery in downtown Victoria. The Maltwood’s operations and staff will move into the Legacy this summer.

More trees protected in municipality

Fines increase for not replacing felled foliageAll trees are created equal, whether…

Carolyn Chodeck, left, and Barbara Julian stand near a home at 2031 Runnymede Pl. The women are part of a group wishing to preserve the green space on the large Oak Bay property.

Green committee targets Runnymede proposal

Important to keep treed properties intact, it saysGrowing up as a kid…

Carolyn Chodeck, left, and Barbara Julian stand near a home at 2031 Runnymede Pl. The women are part of a group wishing to preserve the green space on the large Oak Bay property.

Greater Victoria library branches hosting talks on health and wellness

Walking 1,000 kilometres from Switzerland to Rome can take a toll on…