Kristyn Anthony

Phil Atkinson, Gerry Hieter, Claudia McNeil and John Rowling (L-R) are the team behind the Great Canadian Beer Festival. Contributed photo

Victoria’s Great Canadian Beer Festival not just for ‘hopheads’

Annual beer fest has seen a lot of change over 30 years, as craft beer booms across the province

Phil Atkinson, Gerry Hieter, Claudia McNeil and John Rowling (L-R) are the team behind the Great Canadian Beer Festival. Contributed photo
Police redirect traffic along Admirals Road after reports of a gas leak. Don Descoteau/VICTORIA NEWS

Gas leak in Esquimalt redirects traffic along Admirals Road

Police are onsite and asking people to avoid the area

Police redirect traffic along Admirals Road after reports of a gas leak. Don Descoteau/VICTORIA NEWS
The Johnson Street Bridget will no longer be closed to vehicle traffic Sept. 7-8. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

Johnson Street Bridge closure postponed

The bridge will be open to traffic Thursday evening, and for the Friday morning commute

The Johnson Street Bridget will no longer be closed to vehicle traffic Sept. 7-8. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
Wayne Watkins of the Old English Car Club stands with his 1967 Austin Mini Countryman. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

BRITISH INVASION: Classic cars roll into Government House

Victoria’s Old English Car Club hosts triumphant return of annual showcase

Wayne Watkins of the Old English Car Club stands with his 1967 Austin Mini Countryman. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
Five of the more than 50 cats surrendered recently from a single Victoria home huddle together. Most of the cats have upper respiratory and eye infections, and need serious dental work. (Photo courtesy of Victoria BC SPCA)

EDITORIAL: Caring for pets a tricky business at times

Animals in crisis have been in the news this week

Five of the more than 50 cats surrendered recently from a single Victoria home huddle together. Most of the cats have upper respiratory and eye infections, and need serious dental work. (Photo courtesy of Victoria BC SPCA)
Alysha Punnett teaches participants of a workshop in the garden of the Compost Education Centre in Victoria. Contributed photo

Summer may be over, but composting is still hot

Get your hands dirty with free workshops from the Compost Education Centre

Alysha Punnett teaches participants of a workshop in the garden of the Compost Education Centre in Victoria. Contributed photo
This version of Hither Green Park was turned down by Esquimalt council last month after residents spoke out against the design, part of the redevelopment of the English Inn. Developer Aragon Properties is currently working on a new design.                                Rendering by Aragon Properties

English Inn developer working on new plan for fire access lane in Esquimalt

Neighbours convince council to reject redevelopment of Hither Green Park for project

This version of Hither Green Park was turned down by Esquimalt council last month after residents spoke out against the design, part of the redevelopment of the English Inn. Developer Aragon Properties is currently working on a new design.                                Rendering by Aragon Properties
Gregory Christopher Tessman is believed to have travelled to the Victoria area last weekend. Photo courtesy of Edmonton Police

UPDATE: Suspect in Montreal murder case arrested in Vancouver

Gregory Christopher Tessman, 49, of Alberta was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant.

Gregory Christopher Tessman is believed to have travelled to the Victoria area last weekend. Photo courtesy of Edmonton Police
The Victoria Humane Society is in need of homes to foster or adopt animals that have been displaced from the B.C. wildfires. Facebook photo

Victoria Humane Society struggling to meet demands of pets stranded by wildfires

Thirty-one animals arrived in less than 24 hrs from all over the province

The Victoria Humane Society is in need of homes to foster or adopt animals that have been displaced from the B.C. wildfires. Facebook photo
Chef Declan Killeen shows off some of his ribs at the Boss Hogg’s barbecue stand. The 2017 Esquimalt Ribfest at Bullen Field runs Sept. 8 through 10.                                 Don Denton/Black Press

Esquimalt Ribfest racks up volunteers, making it a family affair

Annual event still bittersweet since 2016 passing of co-founder Cindy Briggs

Chef Declan Killeen shows off some of his ribs at the Boss Hogg’s barbecue stand. The 2017 Esquimalt Ribfest at Bullen Field runs Sept. 8 through 10.                                 Don Denton/Black Press
Classic boats sail into Victoria’s inner habour to celebrate 40 years

Classic boats sail into Victoria’s inner habour to celebrate 40 years

Ahoy Matey! This year’s festivities include pirate school for kids

Classic boats sail into Victoria’s inner habour to celebrate 40 years
Victoria Hospice welcomes local man on his return from cross-Canada tour

Victoria Hospice welcomes local man on his return from cross-Canada tour

Coast-to-coast cycling adventure honoured Victoria man’s late father

Victoria Hospice welcomes local man on his return from cross-Canada tour
The call to strike references to John A. Macdonald in various places in Canada for his treatment of aboriginal people is similar to the anger over celebrating Confederate Civil War leaders in the U.S. Image contributed

EDITORIAL: Rewriting history simply complicated

John A. Macdonald statue need not come down, but Indigenous leaders deserve equal treatment

The call to strike references to John A. Macdonald in various places in Canada for his treatment of aboriginal people is similar to the anger over celebrating Confederate Civil War leaders in the U.S. Image contributed
Greg Evans with the Esquimalt Municipal Archives reaches for the collection of fire insurance maps. Evans says requests for information are at an all-time high, and come from all over the world. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

Esquimalt Archives remain relevant in the age of technology

Municipal Archivist Greg Evans says he’s received more requests than ever for a trip down memory lane

Greg Evans with the Esquimalt Municipal Archives reaches for the collection of fire insurance maps. Evans says requests for information are at an all-time high, and come from all over the world. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
Athletes run in a track event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Victoria’s bid for the 2022 Games was defeated at home last week when the provincial government announced it would not be supporting the bid financially. Graham Campbell/Wikimedia Commons

Not focusing on financial message hurt chances: Games bid committee member

Time crunch spelled doom for Victoria’s Commonwealth Games bid

Athletes run in a track event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Victoria’s bid for the 2022 Games was defeated at home last week when the provincial government announced it would not be supporting the bid financially. Graham Campbell/Wikimedia Commons
Cadets who have completed RAVEN, a basic military qualification program dedicated to indigenous youth, participate in a graduation parade on Aug. 17 at CFB Esquimalt. Photo couresty of MARPAC Imaging

Indigenous youth graduate from CFB cadet program in Esquimalt

Cadets trained in basic military operations during summer program

Cadets who have completed RAVEN, a basic military qualification program dedicated to indigenous youth, participate in a graduation parade on Aug. 17 at CFB Esquimalt. Photo couresty of MARPAC Imaging
Crews from the Sidney Fire Department work to extinguish an engine fire on a BC Transit bus Friday evening. Photo and video courtesy of Dan Sobieraj

VIDEO: No injuries reported in Sidney bus fire

BC Transit riders evacuated safely after engine caught fire Friday night

Crews from the Sidney Fire Department work to extinguish an engine fire on a BC Transit bus Friday evening. Photo and video courtesy of Dan Sobieraj
Gord Downie, in this file photo from 2015, said he wanted to thank Canadians ‘face to face to face’ on the band’s 2016 farewell tour. Contributed photo

Tragically Hip documentary finally sees a release date

Long anticipated film chronicling the band’s farewell tour debuts Sept. 13

Gord Downie, in this file photo from 2015, said he wanted to thank Canadians ‘face to face to face’ on the band’s 2016 farewell tour. Contributed photo
Michael Hill (left), wife Drena Hill and teammate Darren Westwood are p[art of Team Nova participating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer this weekend, Aug. 26 and 27. Kristyn Anthony/Victoria News

Victoria team joins BC’s Ride to Conquer Cancer

Touched by the disease personally, the team suits up for the fourth year running

Michael Hill (left), wife Drena Hill and teammate Darren Westwood are p[art of Team Nova participating in the Ride to Conquer Cancer this weekend, Aug. 26 and 27. Kristyn Anthony/Victoria News
Bike to Work Society offering free educational rides on Victoria two-way bike lanes

Bike to Work Society offering free educational rides on Victoria two-way bike lanes

Signage, rules for lanes relayed by expert riders

Bike to Work Society offering free educational rides on Victoria two-way bike lanes
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