Kristyn Anthony

Staff Sgt. Tony Parks spent his day off “working” as he hopped behind the counter to serve up some snacks for his fellow officers and members of the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness who caught a matinee together Friday. Contributed photo

Victoria Police meet Aboriginal activists for afternoon flick

The group gathered as part of ongoing series of events supporting reconciliation efforts

Staff Sgt. Tony Parks spent his day off “working” as he hopped behind the counter to serve up some snacks for his fellow officers and members of the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness who caught a matinee together Friday. Contributed photo
Kyra Coulthard of Russell Books holds a 101-year-old copy of Alice in Wonderland. The independent book shop is hosting a tea party Nov. 26 inspired by the Mad Hatter where Dr. Lisa Surridge from UVic will discuss the symbolism behind the riddles found in the pages of the Lewis Carroll classic. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

Unlock the infamous riddles of ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Russell Books and Terroir Tea Merchants invite you for tea to celebrate the literary legacy of Lewis Carroll

Kyra Coulthard of Russell Books holds a 101-year-old copy of Alice in Wonderland. The independent book shop is hosting a tea party Nov. 26 inspired by the Mad Hatter where Dr. Lisa Surridge from UVic will discuss the symbolism behind the riddles found in the pages of the Lewis Carroll classic. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
Van Isle Jewellers wasn’t your average “off-the-shelf” kind of shop store manager Cathy Scott said. The family-owned business will close in December after 70 years in Victoria. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

Van Isle Jewellers closing its doors

Untimely death of owner followed string of financially tough years

Van Isle Jewellers wasn’t your average “off-the-shelf” kind of shop store manager Cathy Scott said. The family-owned business will close in December after 70 years in Victoria. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
A trio of cruise ships sit in port at Ogden Point on a summer evening in July 2017. Don Descoteau/Victoria News

Record number of cruise ship passengers visit Victoria this year

GVHA says the increase reflects a growing interest in our city

A trio of cruise ships sit in port at Ogden Point on a summer evening in July 2017. Don Descoteau/Victoria News
(L-R) Nick Roper, Kanin McNay, Giovanni Linuzzi (kneeling), Hunter Swift and Bryce Reuther of the Victoria Spartans celebrate their championship win Sunday at Bullen Park.                                Photo contributed

Victoria Spartans junior bantams crowned Island champs

Esquimalt-based team knocked provincial champs out of the top spot for first time in league history

(L-R) Nick Roper, Kanin McNay, Giovanni Linuzzi (kneeling), Hunter Swift and Bryce Reuther of the Victoria Spartans celebrate their championship win Sunday at Bullen Park.                                Photo contributed
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Victoria police officer assaulted with weapon

Officer responded to early morning call of unwanted person at an Esquimalt residence

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Graffiti: an art form without enough canvas

Graffiti: an art form without enough canvas

Tagging might be on the rise in Victoria, but don’t mistake that for graffiti says local artist

Graffiti: an art form without enough canvas
Michael Dupuis of Esquimalt, will host a talk at the Central Branch of the GVPL Dec. 2 at 2:30 to discuss his book, ‘Bearing Witness’ the story of the journalists who covered the 1917 Halifax Explosion. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

Victoria writer revisits the Halifax Explosion

Local historian Michael Dupuis looks back one hundred years, from a different perspective

Michael Dupuis of Esquimalt, will host a talk at the Central Branch of the GVPL Dec. 2 at 2:30 to discuss his book, ‘Bearing Witness’ the story of the journalists who covered the 1917 Halifax Explosion. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
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Woman sexually assaulted on BC Transit in Victoria

Suspect who fled is described as a white male in his 40’s

Photo courtesy of VicPD
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Free transit for military personnel in Victoria on Remembrance Day

BC Transit offers a small gesture to honour current or former military members

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A view from Carey Road, looking towards the Pat Bay Highway, of afternoon traffic moving along McKenzie Avenue. Don Denton/News staff

Establishment of a Capital Region transportation service passes first hurdle

CRD board agrees on bylaw, but voter assent needed to move forward

A view from Carey Road, looking towards the Pat Bay Highway, of afternoon traffic moving along McKenzie Avenue. Don Denton/News staff
Sign designer Chris Edley, local military historian Jack Bates and municipal archivist Greg Evans check out the placement of the newly installed interpretive signs at Fort Macaulay.  CoURTESY TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT

Esquimalt installs new interpretive signage for Fort Macaulay

The project was made possible through Canada 150 funding

Sign designer Chris Edley, local military historian Jack Bates and municipal archivist Greg Evans check out the placement of the newly installed interpretive signs at Fort Macaulay.  CoURTESY TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT
Gordie Budd has been in business almost two decades selling instruments and vinyl, both old and new, and leading a crew of instructors teaching lessons in the studios at the back of his beloved music store, closing later this month.                                Kristyn Anthony                                /VICTORIA NEWS

Gordies Music preparing to play its final tune in Victoria

Vintage guitar and vinyl shop closing the doors after 20 years in business

Gordie Budd has been in business almost two decades selling instruments and vinyl, both old and new, and leading a crew of instructors teaching lessons in the studios at the back of his beloved music store, closing later this month.                                Kristyn Anthony                                /VICTORIA NEWS
Writer Jeremy J. Fry saw how war changed his grandfather. Photo contributed

COURAGE REMEMBERED: Time spent serving his country changed grandfather’s view of the world

An excerpt from a letter by Jeremy J. Fry on his grandfather, a First and Second World War veteran

Writer Jeremy J. Fry saw how war changed his grandfather. Photo contributed
Retired Victoria and Oak Bay police officer Rick Anthony in Kosovo on a UN peacekeeping mission, “one of the most remarkable experiences of my life.” Photo courtesy Rick Anthony

COURAGE REMEMBERED: A remarkable journey through modern-day conflict

Victoria police officers remember the aftermath of the Kosovo war

Retired Victoria and Oak Bay police officer Rick Anthony in Kosovo on a UN peacekeeping mission, “one of the most remarkable experiences of my life.” Photo courtesy Rick Anthony
Temporary extreme weather shelters are now open across Greater Victoria as temperatures drop with snow in the forecast. Carli Berry/BLACK PRESS

Winter shelters open as temperatures drop across Greater Victoria

Emergency spaces open at 919 Pandora and 525 Johnson St. after extreme weather alerts issued

Temporary extreme weather shelters are now open across Greater Victoria as temperatures drop with snow in the forecast. Carli Berry/BLACK PRESS
Damage from an early morning house fire can be seen through the front window of 3028 Quadra St. The blaze was believed to have started in the chimney, though the homeowners and their 10-month-old baby escaped uninjured, as did two tenants of a basement suite below. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

Early morning chimney fire displaces two Victoria families

No injuries were reported and officials peg the damage at up to $250,000

Damage from an early morning house fire can be seen through the front window of 3028 Quadra St. The blaze was believed to have started in the chimney, though the homeowners and their 10-month-old baby escaped uninjured, as did two tenants of a basement suite below. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
Visitors to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s Nov. 17 event, Urbanite, are encouraged to question the notions of people and place from an artistic lens. Photo contributed

Urbanite returns to activate Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

‘Come as you are’ and explore the connections between people and place from an artistic lens

Visitors to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s Nov. 17 event, Urbanite, are encouraged to question the notions of people and place from an artistic lens. Photo contributed
Victoria police searching for driver whose vehicle struck elderly woman

Victoria police searching for driver whose vehicle struck elderly woman

70-year-old man spoke with paramedics on the scene, but left before officers arrived

Victoria police searching for driver whose vehicle struck elderly woman
A new dance-based, non-verbal film created in Victoria with help from the WITS Programs tackles bullying with a new approach. Contributed photo

Victoria-produced WITS online film takes new approach to bullying

Initiative encourages students to walk away, ignore, talk it out and seek help

A new dance-based, non-verbal film created in Victoria with help from the WITS Programs tackles bullying with a new approach. Contributed photo
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