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Surrey-raised musician Jazzy B with his StarWalk plaque on Granville Street in Vancouver during its unveiling in September 2016. (File photo)

New ‘StarWalk’ tour maps B.C.’s most celebrated entertainers for free on VanWalks app

‘People commemorated in the sidewalk have shaped not only Canadian culture, but worldwide entertainment’

Amy Bachmann’s dater description says she grew up on a dairy farm, backpacked Southeast Asia, and is “outdoorsy” and loves hiking. However, she is content to leave the farm work to her siblings and father. (CTV/Special to The News)

Lower Mainland woman looking for love on TV

Amy Bachmann is a dater on the new CTV reality television show Farming For Love

Author of “JAJ: A Haida Manga” Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas is shown along with the cover of the book in this combination handout image. (Karolina Turek, Douglas & McIntyre photo)

A tale of history and humanization unfold in colourful ‘Haida Manga’

Colourful watercolour panels of ‘JAJ: a Haida Manga’ leap off the page

New lighting will enhance the viewer’s experience at the Sooke Fine Arts Show this year. (File - Sooke News Mirror.com)

Sooke Fine Arts Show shines brighter with chandelier lighting project

New lighting will enhance art viewing experience

  • Jun 8, 2023
New lighting will enhance the viewer’s experience at the Sooke Fine Arts Show this year. (File - Sooke News Mirror.com)
Celebrating 43 years together the Iconic Canadian rock band 54-40 will play an outdoor sold out show on at Duncan’s Red Arrow Brewery on Saturday June 10. (Photo by Jaden D)

54-40 aims to intoxicate fans with sold out show at Duncan’s Red Arrow Brewery

Vancouver’s own 54-40 celebrates 43 years as of Canada’s most memorable and timeless rock bands

Celebrating 43 years together the Iconic Canadian rock band 54-40 will play an outdoor sold out show on at Duncan’s Red Arrow Brewery on Saturday June 10. (Photo by Jaden D)
Officials at Ship Point on June 6 announced Victoria will host Hockey Day in Canada in January 2024. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Victoria nets Hockey Day in Canada to showcase city, highlight mental health

National broadcast, days of public events coming to Ship Point

Officials at Ship Point on June 6 announced Victoria will host Hockey Day in Canada in January 2024. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
Frank Ludwig with other former Trooper bandmates Tommy Stewart and Doni Underhill at the induction ceremony in Calgary. (Photo courtesy Robert Stewart & Ray Connell)

‘We’re Here For a Good Time’ suits Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee

Famous former member of Trooper from Chemainus still making music

Frank Ludwig with other former Trooper bandmates Tommy Stewart and Doni Underhill at the induction ceremony in Calgary. (Photo courtesy Robert Stewart & Ray Connell)
Koko Farion (left) and Justin Holmes are both starring in their first film, a short independent romance called Sandcastles. (Courtesy of Susan Ko)

‘I want to be a superstar’: Two Islanders make acting debut in indie film

Sandcastles is a romance between two characters with learning disabilities

Koko Farion (left) and Justin Holmes are both starring in their first film, a short independent romance called Sandcastles. (Courtesy of Susan Ko)
FILE - This May 14, 2018 file photo shows Chuck Todd at the 2018 NBCUniversal Upfront in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Chuck Todd leaving NBC political panel show ‘Meet the Press’ and being replaced by Kristen Welker

Chuck Todd said on Sunday that he’ll be leaving “Meet the Press”…

FILE - This May 14, 2018 file photo shows Chuck Todd at the 2018 NBCUniversal Upfront in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Teaghan Dillon (left) and Michael Lee Maizik (right) wrote and ilustrated respectively The Adventure of 2 Stray Dogs, in the hopes of raising awareness and funds for animal shelters. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Two Langford teens write book to help animal shelters

Teaghan Dillon wrote The Adventure of 2 Stray Dogs and Michael Lee Maizik drew the illustrations

Teaghan Dillon (left) and Michael Lee Maizik (right) wrote and ilustrated respectively The Adventure of 2 Stray Dogs, in the hopes of raising awareness and funds for animal shelters. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Trevor Price, left, Bob Wilson and Andrew MacMillan during rehearsal on Tuesday, May 23, for the trio’s upcoming tribute show ‘Sundown: A Gordon Lightfoot Experience’ at the Royal Canadian Legion Mount Benson Branch 256 on June 3. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)

Musicians honour legendary singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot in Nanaimo tribute show

‘Sundown: A Gordon Lightfoot Experience’ happens June 3 in Nanaimo

Trevor Price, left, Bob Wilson and Andrew MacMillan during rehearsal on Tuesday, May 23, for the trio’s upcoming tribute show ‘Sundown: A Gordon Lightfoot Experience’ at the Royal Canadian Legion Mount Benson Branch 256 on June 3. (Mandy Moraes/News Bulletin)
Danny Masterson and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second trial, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. Masterson is charged with raping three women at his Los Angeles home between 2001 and 2003. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Danny Masterson convicted of 2 counts of rape; ‘That ’70s Show’ actor faces 30 years to life

“That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson was led out in handcuffs from…

Danny Masterson and his wife Bijou Phillips arrive for closing arguments in his second trial, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Los Angeles. Masterson is charged with raping three women at his Los Angeles home between 2001 and 2003. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jason Zembuch-Young, artistic director of the public South Plantation High School, in Plantation, Fla,, poses for a photo on May 22, 2023. Zembuch-Young will receive a special Tony Award that honors educators. Zembuch-Young runs a theater department with more than 150 students participating, including putting on both a full-length musical and a play each year. (Rick Armstrong via AP)

Florida drama teacher who includes deaf students in school shows will receive a special Tony Award

Jason Zembuch-Young is being honoured for empowering every student to make and be part of theatre

Jason Zembuch-Young, artistic director of the public South Plantation High School, in Plantation, Fla,, poses for a photo on May 22, 2023. Zembuch-Young will receive a special Tony Award that honors educators. Zembuch-Young runs a theater department with more than 150 students participating, including putting on both a full-length musical and a play each year. (Rick Armstrong via AP)
Bling Performance in Penticton did a vinyl wrap on a 1969 van which appears in episode 3 of Discovery Channel’s Bush Wreck Rescue, starring Okanagan custom car builder Bill Desrosier. (Still from Bush Wreck Rescue)

Photos: Penticton auto detailer featured in new TV series Bush Wreck Rescue

Bling Performance wraps a ‘hippie’ 1969 Chevy V10 van in the Discovery Channel show

Bling Performance in Penticton did a vinyl wrap on a 1969 van which appears in episode 3 of Discovery Channel’s Bush Wreck Rescue, starring Okanagan custom car builder Bill Desrosier. (Still from Bush Wreck Rescue)
The Mercury Players cast of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ pose for a photo against the backdrop of the rolling hills of Lockerbie, Scotland after their dress rehearsal at the Duncan Showroom on May 25. (Chadd cawson/Citizen)

Review: Duncan production of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ wows with emotion

In the works since 2020, ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ hits home with heart at the Duncan Showroom

The Mercury Players cast of ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ pose for a photo against the backdrop of the rolling hills of Lockerbie, Scotland after their dress rehearsal at the Duncan Showroom on May 25. (Chadd cawson/Citizen)
Performers and crew members get ready for Cirque du Soleil’s production of Corteo in Victoria in 2018. (Black Press Media file photo)

Cirque du Soleil, Billy Talent coming to Victoria

Canadian punk rockers to be joined by special guest GOB

Performers and crew members get ready for Cirque du Soleil’s production of Corteo in Victoria in 2018. (Black Press Media file photo)
This image released by Disney shows Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in “The Little Mermaid.” (Disney via AP)

‘The Little Mermaid’ makes box office splash with $95.5 million opening

It displaces “Fast X” in the top spot

This image released by Disney shows Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in “The Little Mermaid.” (Disney via AP)
The Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival returns to Sidney June 9 to 11. (Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival/Facebook)

Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival brings world-class talent to Sidney

Performances spread over three days at three venues

The Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival returns to Sidney June 9 to 11. (Seaside Folkn’Fiddle Festival/Facebook)
Beyond Van Gogh when it was in Calgary in 2021 (1/2) (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Much-anticipated Beyond Van Gogh exhibit opening in Victoria

The captivating experience will open on June 20 at Bayview Place in Vic West

Beyond Van Gogh when it was in Calgary in 2021 (1/2) (Ella Matte/News Staff)
Canadian R&B singer Jully Black (centre) was honoured at an AFN Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa, Monday, April 3, 2023 for making an appreciated tweak to the Canadian national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah in February. Black was presented with an eagle feather and wrapped with a blanket during a Blanketing Ceremony by AFN Knowledge Keepers and National Chief RoseAnne Archibald. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AFN-Fred Cattroll **MANDATORY CREDIT **

Jully Black, Bret Hart among Canada’s Walk of Fame inductees getting their stars

Canada’s Walk of Fame has inducted more than 200 people over the past 25 years

Canadian R&B singer Jully Black (centre) was honoured at an AFN Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa, Monday, April 3, 2023 for making an appreciated tweak to the Canadian national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah in February. Black was presented with an eagle feather and wrapped with a blanket during a Blanketing Ceremony by AFN Knowledge Keepers and National Chief RoseAnne Archibald. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AFN-Fred Cattroll **MANDATORY CREDIT **