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Paint jam turns blank warehouse walls into works of art

Paint jam turns blank warehouse walls into works of art

Back walls along the E&N Rail Trail serve as canvases for works by more than 50 graffiti artists
Find Romance on the water at this year’s Victoria Classic Boat Festival

Find Romance on the water at this year’s Victoria Classic Boat Festival

About 70 classic wind and power-driven pleasure craft from all over the Pacific Northwest will take over the Inner Harbour this weekend.
Jully Black, Director X among the first honourees of 2023 Legacy Awards

Jully Black, Director X among the first honourees of 2023 Legacy Awards

Singer Jully Black, filmmaker Director X, actress Tonya Williams and pop artist Lu Kala will be among the recipients of The Black Academy's 2023 Legacy Awards next month.
Esi Edugyan lets the kids roam free in Garden of Lost Socks

Esi Edugyan lets the kids roam free in Garden of Lost Socks

Esi Edugyan, whose kids’ book Garden of Lost Socks comes out Tuesday, says it’s been hard to find time to write because as chair of the Man Booker Prize, she has read 163 books in the past eight months
Drake concert in Vancouver postponed at last minute due to technical issues

Drake concert in Vancouver postponed at last minute due to technical issues

A statement noted Drake was "ready and excited to perform."
Drake is in Vancouver and locals spotted him downtown

Drake is in Vancouver and locals spotted him downtown

Drake spotting is the sport of the week in Vancouver
Bob Barker, dapper ‘Price Is Right’ and ‘Truth or Consequences’ host and animal advocate, dies at 99

Bob Barker, dapper ‘Price Is Right’ and ‘Truth or Consequences’ host and animal advocate, dies at 99

By Frazier Moore The Associated Press Bob Barker, the enduring, dapper game show host who became a household name over a half century of hosting “Truth or Consequences” and “The Price Is Right,” has died. He was 99.
Harbour Blues ‘n Roots Festival headliner Fantastic Negrito finds room to grow

Harbour Blues ‘n Roots Festival headliner Fantastic Negrito finds room to grow

Singer-songwriter among the top acts as the B.C. Smoke Shop Harbour Blues ‘n Roots Festival returns this weekend with an eclectic mix blues, bluegrass, folk, country — and even full-on rock.
Critic's picks: Nurse Blake; Anchors Away fest; The Choirs YYJ

Critic's picks: Nurse Blake; Anchors Away fest; The Choirs YYJ

Our Arts reporter’s favourite upcoming events in the Greater Victoria area, including Nurse Blake on Tuesday at the Royal Theatre.
Explore: Dragon boat festival, Japanese Cultural Fair, parks programs

Explore: Dragon boat festival, Japanese Cultural Fair, parks programs

A roundup of upcoming events in the Greater Victoria area, including the Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival, Japanese Cultural Fair, and CRD Parks programs on butterflies and reptiles.
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