Jennifer Blyth

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The Butchart Gardens celebrates the holiday season. Jen Blyth photo

12 days, 12 ways to celebrate Christmas around the Capital

Snow may be a rarity in British Columbia’s capital city, but the…

The Butchart Gardens celebrates the holiday season. Jen Blyth photo
Launching May 1, the BC Ale Trail's Victoria Ale Trail Passport program encourages locals to visit the region’s participating breweries and treat themselves to homegrown craft beer. Photo courtesy BC Ale Trail.

Pick up your passport to the Victoria Ale Trail

Locals invited to support Victoria’s craft breweries this May for a chance to win prizes

Launching May 1, the BC Ale Trail's Victoria Ale Trail Passport program encourages locals to visit the region’s participating breweries and treat themselves to homegrown craft beer. Photo courtesy BC Ale Trail.
Greater Victoria foodies have lots to choose from over the next two months, including an extended winter Dine Around and Stay in Town, plus a new spring version of the popular event, and a new FEAST take-out food festival in Esquimalt.

Back by popular demand: Victoria foodies get another chance to Dine Around

It’s the news local foodies have been hungering for: Destination Greater Victoria…

Greater Victoria foodies have lots to choose from over the next two months, including an extended winter Dine Around and Stay in Town, plus a new spring version of the popular event, and a new FEAST take-out food festival in Esquimalt.
The 2021 Brant Wildlife Festival marks 31 years of raising awareness of our natural landscapes and the species that rely on them. Fern Fennell photo

Brant Wildlife Festival wings its way to local beaches, marshes, backyards + beyond

While the distinctive black-and-white Brant geese are the “poster birds” of the…

The 2021 Brant Wildlife Festival marks 31 years of raising awareness of our natural landscapes and the species that rely on them. Fern Fennell photo
The Sidney Museum hosts the Lego Exhibition at the Sidney Museum until March 31. Wolf Depner photo

Family Day in Victoria: Your bubble-friendly planner

Like many things this year, Family Day long-weekend will likely look a…

The Sidney Museum hosts the Lego Exhibition at the Sidney Museum until March 31. Wolf Depner photo
Can you spot all 12 Days of Christmas displays at the Butchart Gardens? Jen Blyth photo.

The magic of Christmas returns to the Butchart Gardens

Some events cancelled due to COVID-10 but 12 Days of Christmas will brighten the season

Can you spot all 12 Days of Christmas displays at the Butchart Gardens? Jen Blyth photo.
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Pay it Forward program supports local businesses in their community giving

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Victoria, Vancouver Island earn global ‘Safe Travels’ Stamp

Victoria, Vancouver Island earn global ‘Safe Travels’ Stamp

Tool helps travellers identify tourism experiences that meet health and safety protocols

Victoria, Vancouver Island earn global ‘Safe Travels’ Stamp
Laura Lansink, Executive Director of Food Banks B.C.

80,000 reasons to support the food bank

Supporting your local food bank couldn’t be easier

Laura Lansink, Executive Director of Food Banks B.C.
Randy Blair, Black Press Media Chief Operating Officer.

Community drives transformation of local news

Black Press Media reaches historic audience milestone

Randy Blair, Black Press Media Chief Operating Officer.
Alan Doyle, former front man for Great Big Sea and more recent solo artist, entertained current fans and newcomers to his music at the Royal Theatre last night. File photo

REVIEW: Soaring vocals, rousing beats bring Alan Doyle audience to its feet

Newfoundland musician thrills fans at Royal Theatre

Alan Doyle, former front man for Great Big Sea and more recent solo artist, entertained current fans and newcomers to his music at the Royal Theatre last night. File photo
Dan Brubeck performs at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre July 2 as part of JazzFest.

JazzFest makes some noise in Oak Bay

Oak Bay High's Dave Dunnet Community Theatre hosts five JazzFest performances

Dan Brubeck performs at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre July 2 as part of JazzFest.
A Knowing Face, by Herbert Siebner, is at Eclectic Gallery.

Galleries welcome summer with eclectic lineup

What's on this month at the region's art galleries

A Knowing Face, by Herbert Siebner, is at Eclectic Gallery.
Harold Klunder, Love Song, Winchester Gallery

May welcomes eclectic exhibits

Local galleries offer a wealth of new artistic offerings

Harold Klunder, Love Song, Winchester Gallery
Musician Hank Angel debuts his new gospel-billy album, Sinner, You Better Get Ready, this Sunday at Oak Bay’s St. Philip Church.

Sinner, You Better Get Ready for some foot-tapping fun

Sunday concert at St. Philip Church raises money for Our Place

Musician Hank Angel debuts his new gospel-billy album, Sinner, You Better Get Ready, this Sunday at Oak Bay’s St. Philip Church.
Oak Bay’s Ann Redford-Nolte finishes her work for the Victoria Sketch Club exhibit opening March 15.

Artist brings whimsy to Sketch Club show

Victoria Sketch Club opens annual exhibition and sale March 15 at Glenlyon-Norfolk School on Beach Drive

Oak Bay’s Ann Redford-Nolte finishes her work for the Victoria Sketch Club exhibit opening March 15.
West End Gallery opens an exceptional exhibit of work by Greta Guzek, Island Passages, March 19 to 31.

Galleries welcome spring

Spring shows bring colour and creativity to the local galleries

West End Gallery opens an exceptional exhibit of work by Greta Guzek, Island Passages, March 19 to 31.

Artists encouraged to share impressions of the Salish Sea

Contest and auction to raise awareness and funds for local ArtsAlive initiative

Bill Zaalberg performs as Neil Diamond at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, weekends through Feb. 20.

Theatre dazzles with Diamonds

New dinner theatre show hits the David Foster Theatre stage Friday

Bill Zaalberg performs as Neil Diamond at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, weekends through Feb. 20.
Works by local artist Linny D. Vine are on exhibt this month at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s Massey Gallery. The show, which also includes work by Jeffrey Boron, opens with a reception this Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.

At the Galleries

Local art galleries offer new exhibits to greet the new year

Works by local artist Linny D. Vine are on exhibt this month at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s Massey Gallery. The show, which also includes work by Jeffrey Boron, opens with a reception this Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.