Kristyn Anthony

A packed house at the University of Victoria watches the opening ceremonies at the 1994 Commonwealth Games. The region is trying to land the Games for 2022, but at least one municipality is reluctant to support the bid. Photo courtesy University of Victoria

Esquimalt a holdout on region’s Commonwealth Games bid

Council looked for specifics in plan, saw little direct value for Esquimalt

A packed house at the University of Victoria watches the opening ceremonies at the 1994 Commonwealth Games. The region is trying to land the Games for 2022, but at least one municipality is reluctant to support the bid. Photo courtesy University of Victoria
Police conducting interviews at SJ Willis Educational Centre south of Topaz Park where a body was found earlier today. Lauren Boothby/VICTORIA NEWS

Police investigate body found at school

Victoria police now confirm a dead body was found Tuesday afternoon at the edge of Topaz Park.

Police conducting interviews at SJ Willis Educational Centre south of Topaz Park where a body was found earlier today. Lauren Boothby/VICTORIA NEWS
(L-R) Tristan Hong, Rowan Walters, Sean Osborne and Fletcher Chan built a two-stroke engine as part of the mechanical engineering program at Camosun College. Kristyn Anthony/Victoria News

Camosun College engineering students display end of term projects

Industry professionals impressed with final prototypes

(L-R) Tristan Hong, Rowan Walters, Sean Osborne and Fletcher Chan built a two-stroke engine as part of the mechanical engineering program at Camosun College. Kristyn Anthony/Victoria News
JF Savard, a volunteer with the Fruit Tree Project picks fruit from an abundant backyard tree. Photo Courtesy of LifeCycles

LifeCycles Fruit Tree Project shifts the mindset around food access in Victoria

Volunteer-run organization on track to collect another fall bounty

JF Savard, a volunteer with the Fruit Tree Project picks fruit from an abundant backyard tree. Photo Courtesy of LifeCycles
The exhibit Terry Fox: Running to the Heart of Canada, runs at the museum until Oct. 1. Photo courtesy of Royal BC Museum

The end of the summer marks a family affair at Royal BC Museum in Victoria

Terry Fox exhibit brought higher than expected numbers to museum this summer

The exhibit Terry Fox: Running to the Heart of Canada, runs at the museum until Oct. 1. Photo courtesy of Royal BC Museum
Dragon boat paddlers make their way through the Selkirk waters during a practise night. The annual Victoria Dragon Boat Festival takes over the Inner Harbour this weekend, Friday through Sunday, with races and land-based elements. Don Descoteau/Victoria News

Victoria Dragon Boat Festival gears up for busy weekend

Inner Harbour event has its roots in health, ancient tradition

Dragon boat paddlers make their way through the Selkirk waters during a practise night. The annual Victoria Dragon Boat Festival takes over the Inner Harbour this weekend, Friday through Sunday, with races and land-based elements. Don Descoteau/Victoria News
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