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B.C. chess champs help raise funds for Surrey Food Bank

Players from Victoria and Surrey came to North Delta for the inaugural Full Cupboard Chess Festival.

Jun 15, 2017 1:30 AM Read more >

Meet some of Victoria and Esquimalt’s Great Teachers nominees

David Enns is a teacher at Christ Church Cathedral School.

Jun 14, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >

Fat otter captures beach-goer attention

Send your reader photos to editor@oakbaynews.com

Jun 14, 2017 1:30 PM Read more >

Meet some of Victoria and Esquimalt’s Great Teachers nominees

Kathryn Harcourt is a teacher at S.J. Willis Continuing Education

Jun 14, 2017 8:30 AM Read more >

New online directory for community services launches in B.C.

The new website, bc211.ca, offers help on employment, mental health, housing and more

Jun 14, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

Black Press and Staples, in partnership with Camosun College, are proud to recognize some of the great teachers found here in the Capital Region

Black Press and Staples, in partnership with Camosun College, are proud to recognize some of the great teachers found here in the Capital Region. We asked our readers to nominate teachers who have gone above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of the students they teach.

Jun 14, 2017 6:30 AM Read more >

Fourth annual Aboriginal Cultural Festival comes ashore in Victoria

Traditional entertainment, food part of event at Royal B.C. Museum

Jun 14, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

80 years ago, United Way started a charity revolution

Twenty three social service agencies participated in Victoria’s first campaign in 1937

Jun 13, 2017 3:30 PM Read more >

Greater Victoria volunteers receive national honours

Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers replaces the Caring Canadian award

Jun 13, 2017 10:30 AM Read more >

Esquimalt man shaves ginger locks in support of youth

Funds raised go towards three programs benefitting youth in the township

Jun 13, 2017 9:49 AM Read more >