Kristyn Anthony

Terry Edison-Brown, executive director of Anawim Companion Society, is working with Paul Latour, founder of Hero Work, to renovate Anawim House. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

Hero Work digs into another ‘radical renovation’ for Victoria’s Anawim House

Non-profit day house assisting city’s homeless residents will get a new art space and counselling rooms

Terry Edison-Brown, executive director of Anawim Companion Society, is working with Paul Latour, founder of Hero Work, to renovate Anawim House. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
A woman was sexually assaulted Thursday evening (Sept. 21) around 10 p.m. in Stadacona Park. Screenshot

Woman sexually assaulted in Victoria’s Stadacona Park

Police are looking for witnesses who may have been in the area Thursday evening

A woman was sexually assaulted Thursday evening (Sept. 21) around 10 p.m. in Stadacona Park. Screenshot
Victoria International Wine Festival is a two-day affair with a schedule of tastings and seminars for all levels of wine connoisseurs. Facebook photo

Victoria International Wine Festival the toast of the town

Weekend includes samplings and seminars with wines from across the globe

Victoria International Wine Festival is a two-day affair with a schedule of tastings and seminars for all levels of wine connoisseurs. Facebook photo
Irish tenor Emmet Cahill set to stage an intimate affair in Victoria

Irish tenor Emmet Cahill set to stage an intimate affair in Victoria

Singer will play St. Matthias Anglican Church as part of Canadian tour, in support of solo album

Irish tenor Emmet Cahill set to stage an intimate affair in Victoria
Township Classics brings world-class music to the shores of Esquimalt

Township Classics brings world-class music to the shores of Esquimalt

The word is out about Victoria’s best kept secret concert series

Township Classics brings world-class music to the shores of Esquimalt
Nicola Peffers is the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit filed against the Canadian Armed Forces citing sexual harrassment and discrimination based on her gender, while serving in the Royal Canadian Navy.                                 Photo contributed

Victoria plaintiffs part of national lawsuit against Canadian Armed Forces

Class actions filed in five provinces combining to take on Department of National Defence

Nicola Peffers is the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit filed against the Canadian Armed Forces citing sexual harrassment and discrimination based on her gender, while serving in the Royal Canadian Navy.                                 Photo contributed
Esquimalt Town Centre development is growing

Esquimalt Town Centre development is growing

Township announces purchase of property on adjacent block, mayor calls it ‘huge opportunity’

Esquimalt Town Centre development is growing
Demo blasts scheduled for Bentinck Island off Metchosin

Demo blasts scheduled for Bentinck Island off Metchosin

Navy regularly uses the offshore site for demolition purposes

Demo blasts scheduled for Bentinck Island off Metchosin
Jennifer Almeida (second from left) connects Citizenship Judge Gerald Pash with attendees at a mixer hosted by the Victoria Multicultural Business Connector. The next mixer happens Thursday in The Atrium building. Photo contributed

Mixing business with the desire to help out in Victoria

Local business leader Jennifer Almeida says 90 per cent of jobs come from knowing right people

Jennifer Almeida (second from left) connects Citizenship Judge Gerald Pash with attendees at a mixer hosted by the Victoria Multicultural Business Connector. The next mixer happens Thursday in The Atrium building. Photo contributed
Victoria goes green with new bikeshare service

Victoria goes green with new bikeshare service

Wireless technology and carbon belt system make U-bicycle a more environmentally friendly option

Victoria goes green with new bikeshare service
Jesse Hildebrand, creator of Science Literacy Week, says since Prime Minister Trudeau took office, funding for science has become a priority again. Photo contributed

Science Literacy Week descends on Victoria

Events range from National Science Reading Day to coding workshops to panel discussions

Jesse Hildebrand, creator of Science Literacy Week, says since Prime Minister Trudeau took office, funding for science has become a priority again. Photo contributed
Painting in the streets

Painting in the streets

Discovery Street Mural Project showcases local artists during Rifflandia

Painting in the streets
A VicPD officer handling fentanyl is outfitted with safety gear, including a respirator and eye protection. Screenshot

VicPD fentanyl series: Universal Precautions

Police walk viewers through the precarious nature of handling the deadly drug

A VicPD officer handling fentanyl is outfitted with safety gear, including a respirator and eye protection. Screenshot
The lineup for Rifflandia, which celebrates its 10th year this week, is bigger and more diverse than ever, spanning country, rock, and electronic music. The shows run Thursday through Sunday at various Victoria venues.                                 Photo contributed

Rifflandia bigger and better than ever, on its 10th birthday

Victoria’s four-day festival attracts artists new and returning to the West Coast

The lineup for Rifflandia, which celebrates its 10th year this week, is bigger and more diverse than ever, spanning country, rock, and electronic music. The shows run Thursday through Sunday at various Victoria venues.                                 Photo contributed
The Belles of the Brawl will take on the Margarita Villains in their quest for the Calamity Cup this Saturday (Sept. 16) at the Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt.                                Dawn Gibson/ 
Victoria News

Old hits die hard, as long-time rivals take to Esquimalt roller derby track

Belles of the Brawl to battle the Margarita Villains for the Calamity Cup

The Belles of the Brawl will take on the Margarita Villains in their quest for the Calamity Cup this Saturday (Sept. 16) at the Archie Browning Sports Centre in Esquimalt.                                Dawn Gibson/ 
Victoria News
The Johnson Street Bridge will close this evening as work continues to prepare for the installation of the new bridge. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

Johnson Street Bridge closed overnight as work continues

All traffic will be rerouted from 9 p.m. Wednesday until 5 a.m. Thursday

The Johnson Street Bridge will close this evening as work continues to prepare for the installation of the new bridge. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
Darlene Dressler welcomes visitors to the British Columbia Aviation Museum, as part of Community Day, returning Sept. 16. Photo contributed

Community Day is back, thanks to the Victoria Foundation

Over 30 community organizations will open their doors for free this Saturday

Darlene Dressler welcomes visitors to the British Columbia Aviation Museum, as part of Community Day, returning Sept. 16. Photo contributed
One Wave Gathering lead artist Hjalmer Wenstob, standing left, mentors youth and community members in painting longhouses at the Bayview Roundhouse building. Kirk Schwartz photo

One Wave Gathering returns to Victoria for its 10th year

Indigenous arts celebration moves to BC Legislature in spirit of reconciliation

One Wave Gathering lead artist Hjalmer Wenstob, standing left, mentors youth and community members in painting longhouses at the Bayview Roundhouse building. Kirk Schwartz photo
The devastation of Hurricane Irma is seen at Rhymers Beach Hotel in Cane Garden Bay, Tortola. Facebook photo

Social media leads communication updates after Hurricane Irma

Esquimalt woman said the Facebook group is ‘on fire’ as people search for word from loved ones in the Caribbean.

The devastation of Hurricane Irma is seen at Rhymers Beach Hotel in Cane Garden Bay, Tortola. Facebook photo
After five years in business, Moon Under Water Brewery is experimenting with distilling spirits. Photo contributed

The tide is turning at Moon Under Water

Local craft brewery will branch into distilling spririts starting with gin and vodka, followed by whisky

After five years in business, Moon Under Water Brewery is experimenting with distilling spirits. Photo contributed
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