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Maria Manna is a matchmaker who brings couples together for a company called It's Just Lunch.

The changing ways of online dating

Catherine and Boris sit in front of a crackling fire in the…

Maria Manna is a matchmaker who brings couples together for a company called It's Just Lunch.
Retired navy captain John Mason admires himself in artist Nathan Scott's studio on West Saanich Road.

Like looking in a mirror

A new sculpture of retired navy captain John Mason represents a Second…

  • Feb 14, 2011
Retired navy captain John Mason admires himself in artist Nathan Scott's studio on West Saanich Road.

Tea festival expected to draw thousands

Everything from brewed tea ales to oolong steeped with fresh fern needles…

  • Feb 8, 2011

Seminar sheds light on asbestos

People suffering from asbestos-related illnesses and their families are invited to an…

  • Feb 8, 2011

Calvin Sandborn earns more legal kudos

Second prestigious award for environmental lawyer

Lion Dancers start the dance celebrating the Chinese New Year year of the Rabbit in front of the Gate of Harmonious Interest in China town.

Lions bring in the Year of the Rabbit

Practiced for thousands of years, the Lion Dance is believed to chase…

Lion Dancers start the dance celebrating the Chinese New Year year of the Rabbit in front of the Gate of Harmonious Interest in China town.

Victoria caregivers sought for new program

Helping them cope with transitions in dementia

  • Feb 6, 2011
Pacific Opera Victoria volunteer Gary Karr clowns around with POV staffer Carla Funk to help promote the company’s Give it Up for Opera fundraiser

Opera roadshow comes to town Saturday

POV supporters encouraged to bring items for appraisal, possible donationHaving lived in…

Pacific Opera Victoria volunteer Gary Karr clowns around with POV staffer Carla Funk to help promote the company’s Give it Up for Opera fundraiser

Anti-Stigma Week aimed at drug users

Drugs are part of our community and all kinds of people, including…

  • Feb 4, 2011
University of Victoria professor Joan Wharf Higgins has been studying the exercise habits of dog owners and their canines in local parks. She was at McNeill Bay this week with her Bedlington terrier

Dog owners dedicated to their pooches

UVic researchers look at canine, human health habitsDog owners exercising their pooches…

University of Victoria professor Joan Wharf Higgins has been studying the exercise habits of dog owners and their canines in local parks. She was at McNeill Bay this week with her Bedlington terrier

Personal, business coaches offer free sessions

Personal and business coaches will sit down for a coffee and a…

  • Feb 3, 2011
Victoria police Const. Jonathan Sheldan poses with a mannequin of the department’s black officers at VicPD’s museum.

Black roots

Victoria Police department learns lesson in diversity from its tumultuous beginnings

Victoria police Const. Jonathan Sheldan poses with a mannequin of the department’s black officers at VicPD’s museum.
Students from the Chinese Public School on Fisgard Street practice their Lion Dance in preparation for Chinese New Year’s celebrations.

CHINESE NEW YEAR: Not leaving luck up to chance

Chinese New Year rings in year of the golden rabbit

Students from the Chinese Public School on Fisgard Street practice their Lion Dance in preparation for Chinese New Year’s celebrations.

Hospitals foundation launches most ambitious campaign yet

Leslee Farrell never minded wearing a hard hat and work boots.But now…

Spinnakers earns gingerbread bragging rights

The elaborate treehouse library designed in gingerbread by Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub won…

  • Jan 25, 2011

Skill assessments target older drivers

A series of upcoming workshops aim to make older people aware of…

  • Jan 23, 2011

Romancing the medieval

Imagine a world plagued by disease and war where you were considered…

  • Jan 22, 2011
Calvin Sandborn

Victoria awards 14 honorary citizens

Environmental lawyer among those feted

  • Jan 21, 2011
Calvin Sandborn
Julie Burk and Neville Tencer spent seven weeks walking from Switzerland to Italy and have written a book An Italian Odyssey about their experiences.

Victoria couple retells tales of ‘Italian odyssey’

Greater Victoria Library hosting talks on health and wellness

Julie Burk and Neville Tencer spent seven weeks walking from Switzerland to Italy and have written a book An Italian Odyssey about their experiences.
Brenda Macevicius

Esquimalt group helps woman with controversial MS treatment

Kate Day was 22 years old when her neurologist diagnosed the sudden…

Brenda Macevicius