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In the footsteps of Emily Carr

In the footsteps of Emily Carr

Following in a hero’s footsteps sometimes means filling some pretty big shoes.
Making Millennials feel old: the first Harry Potter book was released 22 years ago

Making Millennials feel old: the first Harry Potter book was released 22 years ago

Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone was released on June 26, 1997
Feed your hunger for Canucks hockey in Victoria this September

Feed your hunger for Canucks hockey in Victoria this September

NHL team to host camp at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, exhibition vs. Calgary set for Sept. 16
Folk troubadour joins Gettin’ Higher Choir for Victoria concert

Folk troubadour joins Gettin’ Higher Choir for Victoria concert

June 15 performance at Alix Goolden Hall will benefit Mozambique
Rifflandia Festival cancelled for 2019

Rifflandia Festival cancelled for 2019

Early Bird tickets can be refunded at point of purchase, or held and redeemed for 2020
Special Report: Opioid overdose display gets blessing from the Pope, awaits a city-approved spot

Special Report: Opioid overdose display gets blessing from the Pope, awaits a city-approved spot

Judith Conway’s large display represents people who have died from opioid overdoses
Special Report: Front line work by caring emergency doctors

Special Report: Front line work by caring emergency doctors

Dr. Jason Wale uses unique program to help people with addictions in Greater Victoria
Opioid Crisis Special Report: Hidden demographic served by West Shore clinic

Opioid Crisis Special Report: Hidden demographic served by West Shore clinic

AIDS Vancouver Island-run clinic provides opioid agonist treatment to almost 200 people
Special Report: Greater Victoria ambulance crews run off their feet with overdose calls

Special Report: Greater Victoria ambulance crews run off their feet with overdose calls

More resources and programs are helping, but they’re not the end-all solution
Special Report: Thin blue line stretched with opioid crisis

Special Report: Thin blue line stretched with opioid crisis

Lack of funding, government rehab centres and increased drug potency leading to more deaths