Kristyn Anthony

American comedian, musician, beatboxer and singer Reggie Watts told the Victoria crowd growing up in Montana he caught a lot of “Lethbridge programming” before closing his set with a reference to the CBC. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

PHOTO GALLERY: Phillips Backyard Weekender hits all the right notes

Local and international acts keep Victoria crowd cutting a rug

American comedian, musician, beatboxer and singer Reggie Watts told the Victoria crowd growing up in Montana he caught a lot of “Lethbridge programming” before closing his set with a reference to the CBC. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
Minister of Citizens’ Services Jinny Sims announces local tech company FreshWorks has been awarded a $1.5 million contract to modernize government databases as CEO and founder Sam Mod looks on. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

FRESH IDEA: Victoria tech firm beneficiary of streamlined government system

Software developer FreshWorks awarded $1.5-million contract using new bid program

Minister of Citizens’ Services Jinny Sims announces local tech company FreshWorks has been awarded a $1.5 million contract to modernize government databases as CEO and founder Sam Mod looks on. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
Kate Fleming stands outside Mothers Nature’s Market and Deli in Cook Street Village where Karebags are available for customers after the City banned single-use plastic bags July 1. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

Victoria’s plastic bag ban inspires local entrepreneur to give back

Karebags a local, collaborative alternative for reusable bags, donates profits to charity

Kate Fleming stands outside Mothers Nature’s Market and Deli in Cook Street Village where Karebags are available for customers after the City banned single-use plastic bags July 1. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
Victoria sending 18 athletes to Special Olympics Canada Summer Games

Victoria sending 18 athletes to Special Olympics Canada Summer Games

Island athletes will compete in Nova Scotia in golf, swimming, gymnastics and softball

Victoria sending 18 athletes to Special Olympics Canada Summer Games
Township of Esquimalt Municipal Hall. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

Esquimalt gets on board with Island-wide business licence

Township the first municipality in the region to sign on

Township of Esquimalt Municipal Hall. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
Kat Sark (right) walks with the Victoria chapter of the Women’s March in the 2018 Pride Parade. The group is organizing a Women’s March Symposium at UVic slated for July 21 to keep the momentum of the movement going with guest speakers and discussion panels. Photo contributed

Women’s March Victoria keeps movement going with UVic symposium

Discussions, community building and fundraising event highlights women of colour, LGBTQ, immigrants

Kat Sark (right) walks with the Victoria chapter of the Women’s March in the 2018 Pride Parade. The group is organizing a Women’s March Symposium at UVic slated for July 21 to keep the momentum of the movement going with guest speakers and discussion panels. Photo contributed
Stephanie Kalabric clutches her hat during the second half of the World Cup final at the Cultural Croatian Centre, Sunday. France took the title, beating Croatia 4-2. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

Croatia loses in World Cup final, Victoria fans still jubilant

“We’re just a small little country, we only have 4.5 million people, and look how far we’ve come.”

Stephanie Kalabric clutches her hat during the second half of the World Cup final at the Cultural Croatian Centre, Sunday. France took the title, beating Croatia 4-2. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
Victoria police officers and paramedics surround a man likely to face charges relating to a disturbance in Floyd’s Diner and the later assault of a man outside the Ministry of Health building at Blanshard Street and Pandora Avenue on Wednesday morning. Ragnar Haagen/BLACK PRESS

Victoria man in custody after multiple unprovoked assaults downtown

One man taken to hospital with broken nose, hand injury

Victoria police officers and paramedics surround a man likely to face charges relating to a disturbance in Floyd’s Diner and the later assault of a man outside the Ministry of Health building at Blanshard Street and Pandora Avenue on Wednesday morning. Ragnar Haagen/BLACK PRESS
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena called it an “exciting moment” to see the province’s first 100 per cent electric bus hit the streets of Victoria, and hopes it is just the start of building an entirely electric fleet for BC Transit. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

Electric BC Transit bus officially joins Victoria fleet

Fully electric, zero emissions vehicle first of its kind to go into regular service in B.C.

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena called it an “exciting moment” to see the province’s first 100 per cent electric bus hit the streets of Victoria, and hopes it is just the start of building an entirely electric fleet for BC Transit. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
It was a sea of colour at the 25th Annual Victoria Pride Parade Sunday. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

Victoria Pride Parade celebrates 25 years

Thousands line downtown streets as city bursts with LGBTQ pride

It was a sea of colour at the 25th Annual Victoria Pride Parade Sunday. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
TURF WAR: Victoria bike rental outfits wheelie not down with U-bicycle

TURF WAR: Victoria bike rental outfits wheelie not down with U-bicycle

City’s allowance for dockless bike share company creates uneven playing field: local operator

TURF WAR: Victoria bike rental outfits wheelie not down with U-bicycle
Special Olympics local co-ordinator Kendal Alston (left) stands with Michael Langridge (centre), recipient of the B.C. 2018 Athletic Achievement Award, with athlete co-0rdinator Kyle Eriksen, who nominated Langridge. Photo contributed

Victoria area athlete wins BC Athletic Achievement Award

Michael Langridge won two Special Olympic World Games gold medals this spring

Special Olympics local co-ordinator Kendal Alston (left) stands with Michael Langridge (centre), recipient of the B.C. 2018 Athletic Achievement Award, with athlete co-0rdinator Kyle Eriksen, who nominated Langridge. Photo contributed
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Body found floating in waters off North Saanich Marina

Investigators say too early to tell if death deemed suspicious

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WATCH: Canada Day across Victoria

WATCH: Canada Day across Victoria

Thousands of Canadians took part in events across the region on nation’s holiday

WATCH: Canada Day across Victoria
Canada Day fireworks light up the night sky over the Inner Habour in Victoria Sunday, July 1. Lindsey Blane photo

Canada Day wrap up: Fireworks and police activity

VicPD report a busy evening responding to 157 calls

Canada Day fireworks light up the night sky over the Inner Habour in Victoria Sunday, July 1. Lindsey Blane photo
Rose Henry (left) is joined by a fellow activist and Bobby Arbess (right) as the group voices opposition to fish farms on unceded traditional territories during Canada Day celebrations at the B.C. legislature, Sunday. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

Fish farm protestors in Victoria use Canada Day event to voice opposition

“We’re here to today to draw attention to the responsibility the federal government has to make true reconciliation happen.”

Rose Henry (left) is joined by a fellow activist and Bobby Arbess (right) as the group voices opposition to fish farms on unceded traditional territories during Canada Day celebrations at the B.C. legislature, Sunday. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
WATCH: How does it feel to be Canadian?

WATCH: How does it feel to be Canadian?

Victorians of all kinds weigh in on the perks of living in Canada

WATCH: How does it feel to be Canadian?
Vivian Vanderpuss makes a break for home where Zane Oak waits to block her from scoring a run for the queens in drag ball action Sunday at Vic West Park. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS

PRIDE WEEK: “Let’s gay ball!”

Hundreds turn out for annual Dragball Game as kings and queens take field in a sea of moustaches, glitter and heels

Vivian Vanderpuss makes a break for home where Zane Oak waits to block her from scoring a run for the queens in drag ball action Sunday at Vic West Park. Kristyn Anthony/VICTORIA NEWS
Courtesy of Univeristy of Victoria Transgender Archives

UVic Transgender Archives named one of top LGBTQ museums worldwide

Archives one of just two Canadian collections to make the list, ranking 7th place

Courtesy of Univeristy of Victoria Transgender Archives
Pride Week kicks off in Victoria with raising of five pride flags

Pride Week kicks off in Victoria with raising of five pride flags

City flies two-spirit, genderqueer and non-binary flags for the first time

Pride Week kicks off in Victoria with raising of five pride flags
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