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Obituary: Classical guitarist Alexander Dunn built UVic's renowned guitar program

Obituary: Classical guitarist Alexander Dunn built UVic's renowned guitar program

Classical guitarist Alexander Dunn, who started in the University of Victoria’s faculty of music in 1991, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at the age of 68.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Cool temperatures curbed weed

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Cool temperatures curbed weed

Last year saw a week-long heat wave in mid-May, followed by a long, dry period until significant rains began in mid-October. Let’s hope for less difficult growing conditions this year.
Ask Lisi: Mentioning friend's bad teeth may be worth the risk

Ask Lisi: Mentioning friend's bad teeth may be worth the risk

Tell friend what’s on your mind but be prepared that you may unintentionally hurt his feelings
Your Good Health: No long-term benefits from intermittent fasting

Your Good Health: No long-term benefits from intermittent fasting

I don’t generally recommend a time-restricted diet or intermittent fasting to my patients
Mother's Day and the playoffs face off in a quiet Vancouver suburb

Mother's Day and the playoffs face off in a quiet Vancouver suburb

Not everyone is happy about the hockey viewing party — it coincides with what is one of the busiest days on the neighbourhood's calendar: Mother's Day.
Gamergate was 10 years ago. How has hate in online spaces changed since then?

Gamergate was 10 years ago. How has hate in online spaces changed since then?

Video games don't cause violent behaviour, but toxicity and harassment persist in online communities.
For moms-to-be, it's possible to take maternity leave without breaking the bank

For moms-to-be, it's possible to take maternity leave without breaking the bank

Start with learning about the benefits available to you from both your workplace and government and figuring out whether it's enough to keep you afloat while away from work.
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes' promising season could end tonight at PNC Arena as the unbeaten New York Rangers look for their second consecutive post-season sweep.
Reports: WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer Group for 2026 season

Reports: WNBA franchise awarded to Toronto's Kilmer Group for 2026 season

TORONTO — The WNBA's widely reported arrival in Toronto isn't just a good thing for women's basketball in Canada, but for women's sports in general, says one expert.
Snowbirds in Vancouver for puck-drop flyby as Canucks face Oilers

Snowbirds in Vancouver for puck-drop flyby as Canucks face Oilers

VANCOUVER — The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have performed a flyover across downtown Vancouver at the start of the Stanley Cup playoff game between the Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers. Eight Snowbirds CT-114 Tutor jets flew in formation over the arena.