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by Valerie Green – To commemorate the first week of school this September, I checked out some historical facts about education in our area. In 1849, the first school opened for the children of Hudson’s Bay Company officers. It was known as the “Company School,” and operated within Fort Victoria itself. Three years later, the […]

by Chris Genovali, Raincoast Conservation Foundation – As top marine predators, the population status and physical condition of Southern Resident killer whales is emblematic of the overall health of the Salish Sea. As citizens of the Salish Sea, we know these whales represent much more. This irreplaceable killer whale population has significant and widely recognized

by Jesse Holth – Island View Beach is the perfect place to soak up those last precious days of summer sun. One of the best sandy beaches around Victoria, you might feel like you’ve gone on holiday to a tropical locale. It can get quite hot, and you’ll often see people with beach umbrellas or

by Jo Barnes – It’s your anniversary! Let’s see … you’ve got the decorations, refreshments, music and … the entire town is invited?! That’s what Brad Edgett, Executive Director of Mary Winspear Centre, is enthusiastically facing with the upcoming celebrations for the Centre’s 15th anniversary. Brad and his staff have been very busy planning anniversary

by Gillian Crowley – Writer and journalist Richard Wagamese enjoyed the 2015 Sidney & Peninsula Literary Festival so much that he’s agreed to return for the 2017 Festival. This time the renowned B.C.-based author (Indian Horse, Medicine Walk) will be giving a writing workshop to lucky participants. To be able to bring authors of this