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Families back trades at Camosun

Families back trades at Camosun

Four prominent Victoria families are leading the way in supporting a capital campaign to boost trades education at Camosun College.
Fifteen acts of kindess as told by Victorians

Fifteen acts of kindess as told by Victorians

We’ve asked for your stories regarding what you believe have been acts of kindness in your life. Here are some of those stories. If you want to tell us of your encounter with a random act of kindness, email [email protected].

Quotes about Nellie Cashman

“Started by the proprietress as a counter attraction to the saloons and dance halls, Nellie Cashman’s quarters become a popular rendezvous, and the hostess dispensed cigars and smokes with lavish hospitality, earning the lifelong admiration and respe
Victoria’s other Nellie

Victoria’s other Nellie

Entrepreneur Nellie Cashman searched for gold and saved lives during the gold rush
Around Town: Deuce Days a delight for Ford fans

Around Town: Deuce Days a delight for Ford fans

You could’t blame auto buffs who lined up on Belleville Street Thursday afternoon for not being able to get the Beach Boys hit Little Deuce Coupe out of their heads.

Nellie McClung: Life needs roots, and a lack of them can be fatal

This column first appeared in the Victoria Daily Times on Aug. 12, 1939. Through the window as I write, I see a field of crested wheat grass, growing in even rows and looking as innocent as a field can look.
Our Community: Fundraiser scores $13,000 goal

Our Community: Fundraiser scores $13,000 goal

Hundreds of spectators last week watched as teams of ex-NHL players, MLAs, city councillors, police, firefighters and members of the public played road hockey at the Fivehole Hockey for Food event.
Home sweet (tiny) home project takes shape in Saanich

Home sweet (tiny) home project takes shape in Saanich

A 22-foot-long tiny house on wheels is taking shape in Saanich, as two Ryerson University architecture students put their education to work.
Our Community: Butterfly Ball a treat for dads, daughters

Our Community: Butterfly Ball a treat for dads, daughters

Dads and daughters, granddads and granddaughters, uncles and nieces were able to celebrate their special bond at a Butterfly Ball in Victoria and the Comox Valley — and raise a record-breaking $88,000 for the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver
Around Town: Hitting the links for a good cause

Around Town: Hitting the links for a good cause

It came as no surprise that Tim Cormode would set an example during Thursday’s charity golf tournament benefiting Power To Be, the outdoor adventure-therapy non-profit.