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Devin Bushey created a website called Record Shop, which generates personalized Spotify playlists with the top songs from artists playing in your area. (Courtesy Devin Bushey)

Victoria software developer creates tool to get music fans out to concerts

Devin Bushey combined his passion for music and software development to create Record Shop

Adem Tepedelen has co-authored a grunge memoir with Steve Turner, guitarist for Seattle band Mudhoney. (Courtesy of Dave Skilling)

Victoria writer part of grunge memoir with legendary Mudhoney guitarist

The book features a foreword by Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard

Executive chef Kristian Eligh in front of his new kitchen at Marilena Cafe and Raw Bar. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Restaurant group opening upscale raw bar and more in Victoria

The dining corporation also has restaurants in Whistler and New York

Fans of hard-to-find videos will have a tougher time with the end of Pic-A-Flic Video in Victoria. Photo by Pic-A-Flic Video

‘Heartbreaking’: Beloved Victoria video store says it’s closing down

Pic-A-Flic Video says it’s lease is expiring

Fans of hard-to-find videos will have a tougher time with the end of Pic-A-Flic Video in Victoria. Photo by Pic-A-Flic Video
Since Michelle Potentier took over Little Shop of Strange on Dec. 1, 2017, ‘thousands’ of pieces of her art have gone out into the world. (Samantha Duerksen)

Victoria’s Little Shop of Strange a ‘one-of-a-kind’ hub for the unusual

‘There’s so much corporate stuff out there and you never know what you’re going to see here.’

Since Michelle Potentier took over Little Shop of Strange on Dec. 1, 2017, ‘thousands’ of pieces of her art have gone out into the world. (Samantha Duerksen)
The Sealion Medieval Market (image supplied for Monday Mag)

Sealion Medieval Market in Saanichton is a time warp to the Middle Ages, complete with sword fighting and minstrel shows

Market and annual “battle” between mainland and island baronies takes place May 27

  • May 15, 2023
The Sealion Medieval Market (image supplied for Monday Mag)
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Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice coffee pods are displayed at a Target store, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in New York. The latte that made pumpkin spice a star is turning 20. And unlike the autumn days it celebrates, there seems to be no chill in customer demand. Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte goes on sale Thursday in the U.S. and Canada. It’s the coffee giant’s most popular seasonal beverage, with hundreds of millions sold since its launch in 2003. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20, beloved by millions, despised by some
Artists perform at Cirque du Soleil Ovo at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria. (Arnold Lim/Black Press Media)
VIDEO: Cirque du Soleil wows Victoria audience with Ovo
View Gallery curator Chai Duncan admires the work of graduating visual art student Hailin Zhang, one of the artists in the upcoming End Marks grad show. (Josef Jacobson/News Bulletin)
VIU visual art grad show presented as virtual gallery tour due to COVID-19
Lantzville singer Raymond Salgado will sing ‘O Canada’ before the Vancouver Canucks’ upcoming game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 17. (Photo submitted)
Lantzville singer to perform ‘O Canada’ at Vancouver Canucks game
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Victoria singer-songwriter and promoter Caroline Spence has died after a difficult battle with cancer. (Courtesy Adam Basterfield)

‘A shining light’: Victoria singer-songwriter Caroline Spence dies at 53

Caroline Spence took her last breath Tuesday after a battle with cancer

Victoria singer-songwriter and promoter Caroline Spence has died after a difficult battle with cancer. (Courtesy Adam Basterfield)
Photo of Victoria Baroque for an article on the closer of their 12th season: Handel, to be performed in 2023. (Jan Gates)

Victoria Baroque closes its 12th season April 21 with “rarely performed” Handel Chandos Anthems

The concert takes place at St. John the Divine Anglican Church

Photo of Victoria Baroque for an article on the closer of their 12th season: Handel, to be performed in 2023. (Jan Gates)
Andy Shauf performs in Victoria at the Royal Theatre on March 10, 2023. (Glen Butcher/Black Press Media Staff)

Show review: Andy Shauf brings bittersweet songs and stories to Victoria

Andy Shauf’s show at the Royal Theatre a soft and breathtaking listening experience

Andy Shauf performs in Victoria at the Royal Theatre on March 10, 2023. (Glen Butcher/Black Press Media Staff)
Jason Isbell performs in Victoria at the Royal Theatre on March 6, 2023. (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)

U.S. woman brings ashes to Victoria to see Jason Isbell play on anniversary of partner’s death

Jason Isbell proves music can heal

Jason Isbell performs in Victoria at the Royal Theatre on March 6, 2023. (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)
(Image supplied Broken Rhythms Dance Company)

Chairo: Scurro brings film noir alive in dance

Broken Rhythms dance company makes music visible

  • Mar 16, 2023
(Image supplied Broken Rhythms Dance Company)
A local musician participates in an activity at the Victoria Curling Club open house. (Sam Duerksen)

‘What Victoria needs’: Event sees ‘mind-blowing’ support for music venue at curling club

But liquor licence still needs to be approved, says organizer

A local musician participates in an activity at the Victoria Curling Club open house. (Sam Duerksen)
Priscila Kumar and Teale Phelps Bondaroff distribute I Remember to a free little library. (Samantha Duerksen)

Teen author distributes book on Victoria-based choir empowering those with dementia

Voices in Motion Choral Society and Greater Victoria Placemaking Network are helping to spread the message

Priscila Kumar and Teale Phelps Bondaroff distribute I Remember to a free little library. (Samantha Duerksen)
The seafood chowder and a seafood sandwich from Fishhook. (Chris Campbell photo for Black Press Media)

‘Mind-blowing seafood’: Victoria restaurant puts Indian-French spin on dishes

Fishhook has developed a loyal downtown clientele

The seafood chowder and a seafood sandwich from Fishhook. (Chris Campbell photo for Black Press Media)
Joel Chudleigh, Strathcona Hotel and Sticky Wicket’s sales and catering manager outside the property on January 24, 2023. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

From shoeshine boy to management, Victoria man shares memories of 52 years with the Strath

Joel Chudleigh started working at the Strathcona Hotel as a shoeshine boy in 1970

Joel Chudleigh, Strathcona Hotel and Sticky Wicket’s sales and catering manager outside the property on January 24, 2023. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Yukatsu & Uburger on Blanshard is pink and has a bulgogi burger. (Chris Campbell photo)

This new all-pink Asian diner just might have Victoria’s best burger

A new Victoria resident offers the first item in his food blog

Yukatsu & Uburger on Blanshard is pink and has a bulgogi burger. (Chris Campbell photo)
Bodega's Chili Berisoff

Bodega brings Spanish flair to downtown Victoria

Behind Bars with John Atkinson

  • Dec 29, 2022
Bodega's Chili Berisoff
Mike Aldridge is on the hunt for his late great-uncle’s “death penny” lost some time during travels between Victoria and Gabriola Island. The uncle’s name, Samuel Richard Aldridge is on the face of the coin. (Courtesy Mike Aldridge)

Vancouver Island man desperate to find great-uncle’s dead man’s penny

‘People I love saved these things for me and I lost them’

Mike Aldridge is on the hunt for his late great-uncle’s “death penny” lost some time during travels between Victoria and Gabriola Island. The uncle’s name, Samuel Richard Aldridge is on the face of the coin. (Courtesy Mike Aldridge)
Colwood amassed more than 15 cm of snow overnight to Tuesday (Dec. 20). (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)

Ferries cancelled, drivers urged to stay home as snow piles up in Greater Victoria

The grand message for Greater Victoria Tuesday morning is stay home will…

Colwood amassed more than 15 cm of snow overnight to Tuesday (Dec. 20). (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)
If you’re looking for a unique spin on comedy, check out the upcoming show from Vancouver-based comedian Ed Hill. (Photo submitted)

Comedian brings Stupid Ed tour to Victoria

Vancouver comic Ed Hill details life as a Taiwanese-Canadian

  • Dec 7, 2022
If you’re looking for a unique spin on comedy, check out the upcoming show from Vancouver-based comedian Ed Hill. (Photo submitted)