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Local group helps collect 73M cigarette butts nationwide

Cleaning garbage off the streets of downtown Victoria can be a tedious, never-ending task, but a local group is always up to the challenge.

Beer week offers plethora of events

Victoria Beer Week is a nine-day festival with 10 venues, 16 events, dozens of breweries, and hundreds of beers.
Flower Count in full bloom next week

Flower Count in full bloom next week

Despite the recent blast of snow, one of Victoria's oldest traditions will soldier on this year.
Sowing the seeds of change in South Africa

Sowing the seeds of change in South Africa

The first time Elizabeth Vibert entered the thinking garden in a village in South Africa, she was blown away by what she saw.

AGGV dives into the first 30 years of collecting art

Michelle Jacques had to sort through more than 5,000 items during the first 30 years of the gallery's existence.
Esquimalt High student appears on Chopped

Esquimalt High student appears on Chopped

An Esquimalt High student recently made his TV debut on the teen version of the popular cooking show, Chopped Canada.
More seniors turning to online dating, says expert

More seniors turning to online dating, says expert

More seniors are turning to online dating to find their perfect match according to Dr. Diana Wiley, a sex, marriage and family therapist.
Hydro challenge offers $50 reward

Hydro challenge offers $50 reward

BC Hydro encouraging residents to reduce their home’s electricity use by 10 per cent. If successful, customers can earn a $50 reward
After 17 years, organizer says final goodbye to Seedy Saturday

After 17 years, organizer says final goodbye to Seedy Saturday

Organizing one of the largest annual seed and garden shows in Victoria has become a labour of love for Pat McGuire.
Business abuzz to help Victoria heritage house

Business abuzz to help Victoria heritage house

Things are a bit hectic at Kate Fraser's home in Metchosin these days, with chickens, horses, cats, bees and children all running around.