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Victoria takes centre stage in As Above, premiering at the Belfry

Victoria takes centre stage in As Above, premiering at the Belfry

As Above, which The Belfry Theatre commissioned four years ago, takes place in Victoria, giving the work added significance.
Critic's picks: Crossing at AGGV; High Valley; The Drowsy Chaperone

Critic's picks: Crossing at AGGV; High Valley; The Drowsy Chaperone

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including Crossing: Art, Heritage, and Personal Journeys at the AGGV through May 26
Explore: Black History Month; nature walk; Seedy Saturday

Explore: Black History Month; nature walk; Seedy Saturday

Free upcoming events: Black History Month at RBCM on Saturday; CRD Parks nature walk on Sunday; Seedy Saturday in Saanich
When the sun goes down, a swarm of rats emerges in downtown Vancouver

When the sun goes down, a swarm of rats emerges in downtown Vancouver

A provincial ban on a type of rat poison, as well as other factors including Vancouver's unusually warm winter, could be leading to a surge of rats in the city, experts say.
No new restrictions on B.C. sex offender Hopley, who went on run: parole board

No new restrictions on B.C. sex offender Hopley, who went on run: parole board

Premier David Eby said he "can't fathom" the ruling and it wasn't acceptable that Randall Hopley, who abducted a three-year-old boy in 2011, had been given the same conditions for his long-term supervision order.
Immigration minister 'pissed off' that Canadians' families blocked from leaving Gaza

Immigration minister 'pissed off' that Canadians' families blocked from leaving Gaza

OTTAWA — Canada's immigration minister is "pissed off" that a list of people related to Canadians are being blocked from leaving the embattled Gaza Strip, he said Wednesday.
Liberals devote $28M to beef up fight against stolen car exports on eve of summit

Liberals devote $28M to beef up fight against stolen car exports on eve of summit

OTTAWA — The federal government is earmarking $28 million in new money to help fight the export of stolen vehicles.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Indoor plants need less water in winter

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Indoor plants need less water in winter

As long as other growing conditions are constant, lower light levels mean plants can use less water
Ask Lisi: Friend might not support friend she feels didn't support her

Ask Lisi: Friend might not support friend she feels didn't support her

Privately appealing to set old hurt aside may or may not change her mind
Your Good Health: Knee replacement leaves patient with more pain than before

Your Good Health: Knee replacement leaves patient with more pain than before

Could try MRI to look for surgical complications, including loosening and instability