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Teen focuses on brain power

Teen focuses on brain power

Michelle Ruhigisha, a Grade 10 Ecole Victor-Brodeur student, placed 12 of 15 at the CIHR Canadian National Brain Bee in Ontario Saturday

Uptown donates 200 emergency kits to local society

The Victoria Women's Transition House Society is getting a boost after Uptown donated 200 emergency shelter welcome kits

Walk for Dog Guides gives new leash on life

The annual event raises funds for Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides

Citizens' Counselling Centre to receive major facelift

The Greater Victoria Citizens' Counselling Centre is receiving more than $150,000 worth of improvements to their building on Kings Road.
Blind, visually-impaired paddlers find groove with dragon boat team

Blind, visually-impaired paddlers find groove with dragon boat team

Outta Sight is a Victoria-based dragon boat team for visually-impaired people that practices in the Inner Harbour twice a week.
Peer counselling opens doors to seniors helping seniors

Peer counselling opens doors to seniors helping seniors

Volunteer counsellors provide compassionate listening and encouragement
Victoria girl heads to North American braille competition

Victoria girl heads to North American braille competition

Eight-year-old Maggie Wehrle is traveling to Los Angeles to compete in the North American Braille Institute Challenge finals in June.
World Oceans Day celebrated in Esquimalt

World Oceans Day celebrated in Esquimalt

Special event planned at Gorge Waterway Nature House on June 6

Esquimat hosting giant block party

Party-goers can an enjoy an afternoon with friends and neighbours while learning about their community
Water garden tour set for July

Water garden tour set for July

Ninth annual event supports For the Love of Africa Society