Entertainment

Maggie Smith, famed for Harry Potter and ‘Downton Abbey,’ dies at 89

Smith was frequently rated the preeminent British female performer of a generation

Sep 27, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

Review: Best of Buble a delightfully nostalgic taste of a B.C. treasure

New songs add to the legend in this celebration of the Canadian singer’s best work

Sep 27, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

No Vancouver Island MusicFest for 2025 — organizers

Organizers of summer festival taking 2025 off to 'rebuild resources and determine a sustainable vision' for event

Sep 26, 2024 11:02 AM Read more >

Finding Mr. Right tries to bring something fresh and original to the rom-com

New Kristen Bell Netflix series explores adjusting for the right person

Sep 26, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island author explores 20th-century struggles in Ukraine

Former Campbell River teacher Cynthia LeBrun returns for Black Sunflowers tour

Sep 25, 2024 9:57 AM Read more >

C’mon get happy, Joker is back (this time with Lady Gaga)

Creators of dark and different blockbuster once again rebelling against expectations

Sep 25, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

'The Piano Teacher' strikes a chord at Chemainus Theatre

The Piano Teacher will play the Chemainus Theatre stage from Sept. 27 to Oct. 20

Sep 24, 2024 2:40 PM Read more >

‘Saturday Night’ director Reitman says ‘SNL’ film is a love letter to ‘outsiders’

Film a dramatization of the 90 minutes leading up to sketch-comedy institution’s first episode

Sep 24, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Drake and Arkells among acts to be honoured at SOCAN Awards

Event a celebration of Canada’s homegrown songwriters, composers and music publishers

Sep 24, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

Vancouver Island wildfire fighter publishes new children book

Frank Assu's new book seeks to inspire young people to join the fire service

Sep 23, 2024 12:37 PM Read more >