Entertainment

Comeback season: After two pandemic years, Greater Victoria's festivals are back

They’re back after COVID interruptus. Mike Devlin takes a look at the best of the summer fests and who’s taking centre stage

Aug 31, 2022 6:15 PM Read more >

Nanaimo Fringe has gear stolen on opening night

Festival organizers appeal to public for help recouping $7,000 loss

Aug 17, 2022 5:01 AM Read more >

Anne Heche, star with troubled life, dies of crash injuries

Anne Heche has been taken off of life support, a spokeswoman said Sunday

Aug 14, 2022 8:20 PM Read more >

Timothy Vernon leaving Pacific Opera Victoria

Artistic director's four-decade run is one of longest in Canadian opera history

Aug 13, 2022 9:39 AM Read more >

Review: Metric kept foot on gas pedal, embracing fondness for playing at full volume

They drew heavily from their new album, Formentera, for a 90-minute set. Dear Rouge was the opening act.

Aug 12, 2022 1:30 AM Read more >

Metric kicks off Doomscroller tour in Victoria Thursday and Friday

Toronto rockers tackle post-pandemic malaise in new album, Formentera, released in early July

Aug 11, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Critic's picks: Implosion Explosion, Free-B Film Festival, and Willie Nile

Final installment of Phillips Brewing's summer series tops the list this weekend

Aug 11, 2022 4:56 AM Read more >

Nanaimo's Summertime Blues festival returns, with a spotlight on B.C.

Lineup includes Crystal Shawanda, Jim Byrnes, David Gogo, Steve Kozak, and David Vest

Aug 11, 2022 4:55 AM Read more >

City awards nearly $400,000 in grant funding to improve venues in Victoria

Pacific Opera Victoria, Theatre SKAM, the Victoria Conservatory of Music, and Dance Victoria are among the recipients

Aug 9, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Olivia Newton-John, who played Sandy in 'Grease,' dies at 73

She died Monday at her southern California ranch

Aug 8, 2022 12:01 PM Read more >