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After Emily Carr’s trip to France, her style of painting changed. So once she came back home, Carr re-painted a number of her pieces using what she learned abroad. (Kendra Crighton/News Staff)

Fresh Seeings: How Emily Carr’s style changed after a trip to France

New exhibit at Royal BC Museum showcasing the Victoria-born artist’s work throughout her life

After Emily Carr’s trip to France, her style of painting changed. So once she came back home, Carr re-painted a number of her pieces using what she learned abroad. (Kendra Crighton/News Staff)
Sandi Szabo feels the support in Victoria is not comparable to other cities. (Provided by Sandi Szabo)

Thrifting, vintage community booms in Victoria despite pandemic

‘Wow people want this and they will pay a premium not to have to go find it’

Sandi Szabo feels the support in Victoria is not comparable to other cities. (Provided by Sandi Szabo)
BOXCARSIX, a feminist artist collective made up of eight from the ages of 30 to 60, will open their latest exhibit Postcards from the Pandemic on Thursday at The Fifty Fifty Art Collective. (Provided by Clare Thomas)

New Victoria art show displays 600 collaboratively made postcards from the pandemic

An artist would start a card and then mail it to another who would add to or complete the design

BOXCARSIX, a feminist artist collective made up of eight from the ages of 30 to 60, will open their latest exhibit Postcards from the Pandemic on Thursday at The Fifty Fifty Art Collective. (Provided by Clare Thomas)
Tzu-I Chung, curator of the exhibit, explains the history of Fan Tan Alley and points to a map from 1891. (Kendra Crighton/News Staff)

Fan Tan Alley exhibit connects Victoria visitors with history of Canada’s oldest Chinatown

Exhibit exploring local Chinese history, opium trade, discrimination opens on July 24

Tzu-I Chung, curator of the exhibit, explains the history of Fan Tan Alley and points to a map from 1891. (Kendra Crighton/News Staff)
A portrait of George Floyd has been painted on Fort Street by Victoria artist Paul Archer. (Kendra Crighton/News Staff)

George Floyd mural appears on Victoria street

Victoria artist Paul Archer painted the mural outside his shop on Fort Street

A portrait of George Floyd has been painted on Fort Street by Victoria artist Paul Archer. (Kendra Crighton/News Staff)
Paul Archer stands outside his shop on Broughton Street, holding Luna — who appears in the self-portrait above the doorway — with Takaya’s mural along side him. (Kendra Crighton/News Staff)

Victoria artist commemorates Discovery Island wolf Takaya with mural

Longtime artist doesn’t want Takaya’s death overshadowed by news of pandemic

Paul Archer stands outside his shop on Broughton Street, holding Luna — who appears in the self-portrait above the doorway — with Takaya’s mural along side him. (Kendra Crighton/News Staff)
Scott Stanton and Salina Hoffman tied the knot on Saturday and were surprised by friends and family who had gathered outside to watch the ceremony from a distance. (Provided by Scott Stanton)

Friends, family suprise Current Swell singer and new wife with socially distant wedding

‘We just thought we were going over there to have a glass of champagne and do some paperwork’

Scott Stanton and Salina Hoffman tied the knot on Saturday and were surprised by friends and family who had gathered outside to watch the ceremony from a distance. (Provided by Scott Stanton)
Comic Herb Dixon performs at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre in Oak Bay on Feb. 20 and at Elements Casino on Feb. 21. (Submitted Photo)

Comedian Herb Dixon going Full Throttle in Greater Victoria

Comic gearing up for shows in Oak Bay and at Elements Casino next week

Comic Herb Dixon performs at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre in Oak Bay on Feb. 20 and at Elements Casino on Feb. 21. (Submitted Photo)
BMO Financial Group’s James Kitamura, regional president, personal banking B.C. & Yukon, announces a $500,000 commitment to The NEXT Gallery at AGGV. (Kendra Crighton/Black Press)

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria receives $500,000 donation from BMO

More than $9 million raised for The NEXT Gallery project

BMO Financial Group’s James Kitamura, regional president, personal banking B.C. & Yukon, announces a $500,000 commitment to The NEXT Gallery at AGGV. (Kendra Crighton/Black Press)
Chase Bartleman, a tiny tot dancer for the Tsartlip Nation, dances during the Yellow Wolf Powwow in Central Saanich. (Black Press Media File)

Yellow Wolf Inter-tribal Powwow returns to Saanich Peninsula

Tsawout community hosting 25th anniversary celebration of dance and culture Aug. 2 to 4

Chase Bartleman, a tiny tot dancer for the Tsartlip Nation, dances during the Yellow Wolf Powwow in Central Saanich. (Black Press Media File)
Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone was released on June 26, 1997. (IMDB Photo)

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

Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone was released on June 26, 1997. (IMDB Photo)
Costume designer Jane Wood is one of the creative forces behind Ballet Victoria’s latest production, Alice in Wonderland, taking place May 17 and 18 at the Royal Theatre. (Kendra Crighton/Victoria News Staff)

Designer sews up important role with Ballet Victoria

Jane Wood’s creative costuming happens behind the scenes, but her work is always in the spotlight

Costume designer Jane Wood is one of the creative forces behind Ballet Victoria’s latest production, Alice in Wonderland, taking place May 17 and 18 at the Royal Theatre. (Kendra Crighton/Victoria News Staff)
Parade marshals lead the celebration of Khalsa Day down Victoria streets during last year’s event. (Victoria News file photo)

Khalsa Day parade hits Victoria streets Sunday

Second annual celebration gets underway at 10 a.m. from Cecelia Road temple

Parade marshals lead the celebration of Khalsa Day down Victoria streets during last year’s event. (Victoria News file photo)
International Astronomy Day is coming to Victoria on April 27. If you’re viewing the night skies you may even spot Tiangong-1 (artist depiction here), the Chinese space station that will plummet to Earth soon. (Courtesy Aerospace Corp.)

International Astronomy Day lands in Victoria tomorrow

Various space-oriented activities happen April 27 at Royal B.C. Museum, Observatory Hill

International Astronomy Day is coming to Victoria on April 27. If you’re viewing the night skies you may even spot Tiangong-1 (artist depiction here), the Chinese space station that will plummet to Earth soon. (Courtesy Aerospace Corp.)
Palm Court Light Orchestra, Oak Bay High students team up for afternoon concerts

Palm Court Light Orchestra, Oak Bay High students team up for afternoon concerts

That’s Entertainment shows April 4 and 5 pay tribute to MGM movie music

Palm Court Light Orchestra, Oak Bay High students team up for afternoon concerts
Sober raving is one way to describe ecstatic dancing, a form of freestyle movement that is said to facilitate healing. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash)

Sober raving? The rise of ecstatic dancing

Free form movement encourged in these judgment-free spaces

Sober raving is one way to describe ecstatic dancing, a form of freestyle movement that is said to facilitate healing. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash)
A chocolatician is releasing 100 Ryan Gosling shaped chocolates just in time for Easter. (@UKChocolatician/Twitter)

Ryan Gosling goose shaped chocolate crafted for Easter

Only 100 ‘Goslings’ are being released

A chocolatician is releasing 100 Ryan Gosling shaped chocolates just in time for Easter. (@UKChocolatician/Twitter)
Penny Sakamoto browses the selection of handmade bowls at last year’s Souper Bowls of Hope fundraiser. This year’s event will take place April 4 at the Crystal Gardens. (Photo Provided)

Souper Bowls cook up support for Victoria youth

Youth Empowerment Society fundraising event set for April 4 at Crystal Gardens

Penny Sakamoto browses the selection of handmade bowls at last year’s Souper Bowls of Hope fundraiser. This year’s event will take place April 4 at the Crystal Gardens. (Photo Provided)
B Woodward says Comic Con is for everyone who likes fun things, coming to the Victoria Conference Centre and Crystal Garden March 22-24. (Keili Bartlett/News staff)

Cap City Comic Con is back with celebrity meet and greets

March 22 - 24 at the Victoria Conference Centre and Crystal Garden

B Woodward says Comic Con is for everyone who likes fun things, coming to the Victoria Conference Centre and Crystal Garden March 22-24. (Keili Bartlett/News staff)
When staff at the Inn at Laurel Point received a request for a photo of Channing Tatum to be placed in a guest’s room, they took the opportunity to show some local pride. (Photo from @Sarzattacks on Twitter)

Victoria hotel trashes Channing Tatum in favour of B.C.’s Ryan Reynolds

Tatum’s picture left in recycling bin, replaced with photo of Ryan Reynolds

When staff at the Inn at Laurel Point received a request for a photo of Channing Tatum to be placed in a guest’s room, they took the opportunity to show some local pride. (Photo from @Sarzattacks on Twitter)