Local News

North Island film industry optimistic about post-COVID rebound

Interest in filming here is still high, according to film commission, once things open back up

Apr 9, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Sidney shoots down temporary mural planned to build community spirit

Critics called it work ‘generic’ while questioning its artistic quality

Mar 26, 2021 5:00 AM Read more >

Royal Academy of Dance highlights mid-Island dance icon

Margaret Carlson taught dance in the CowichanValley from 1954 to 1997

Mar 24, 2021 6:15 AM Read more >

Ladysmith-filmed ‘Resident Alien’ renewed for season two

The hit SYFY series will return to film season two in Ladysmith

Mar 23, 2021 11:12 AM Read more >

Chemainus provides the perfect small town atmosphere for movie shoot

Community takes on the persona of Windward, Washington for Hallmark production

Mar 15, 2021 3:50 PM Read more >

The silence of Sanford Williams: Island master carver and his wife navigate racism

Indigenous carver and residential school survivor didn’t know how to speak up against discrimination

Mar 13, 2021 7:00 AM Read more >

Hallmark movie crews moving into Chemainus for the week

Filming of The Baker’s Sons being conducted downtown

Mar 10, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

Victoria’s Belfry Theatre shows filmed play on refugee, sponsor experience

Being Here: The Refugee Project is based off the first-hand accounts of refugees and their sponsors

Mar 7, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Sooke Fine Arts Show goes virtual for second year in a row

Art exhibition and show set for July 23 to Aug. 2

Feb 26, 2021 11:00 AM Read more >

Netflix transforms Saanich recreation centre into hospital for filming

Facility was closed to public Feb. 23 for filming of Maid

Feb 25, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >