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Robert Amos: Literati ceramics a window into the past

Robert Amos: Literati ceramics a window into the past

Ink and brush are at the centre of Chinese culture, and fine handwriting was key to advancement in the emperor’s civil service.

Nellie McClung: Humanity builds many bridges, and they take many forms

This column first appeared in the Victoria Daily Times on Sept. 14, 1940.
Our Community: Enjoy, defend parks at Big Wild Challenge

Our Community: Enjoy, defend parks at Big Wild Challenge

People of all ages are invited to take part in the MEC Big Wild Challenge, a fun trail run or walk in East Sooke Regional Park in aid of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, on Saturday.

'We have to do a better job of listening to seniors'

As B.C.’s and Canada’s first independent seniors’ advocate, Isobel Mackenzie took over a Victoria office 16 months ago that was empty except for a computer, stapler and pencil sharpener.
Low-income seniors lack health basics: advocate

Low-income seniors lack health basics: advocate

Low-income seniors often face hardships because they are unable to afford health essentials such as hearing aids, glasses, dental care, wheelchairs and walkers, says B.C.’s independent seniors’ advocate.
Cadavers breathe life into Victoria author's new novel

Cadavers breathe life into Victoria author's new novel

In his latest novel, Victoria’s Grant McKenzie offers tips on how to make cadavers look their very best.
Around Town: Celebrating the unsinkable QE2

Around Town: Celebrating the unsinkable QE2

If you didn’t get a chance to celebrate the Queen becoming the longest-reigning monarch in British history on Wednesday, it wasn’t for lack of local festivities.
Robert Amos: Artist creates dystopian Delftware

Robert Amos: Artist creates dystopian Delftware

Chris Savage is an artist from Victoria, a slender and well-spoken young man. You’d never guess to look at him that he had played hockey for the Victoria Cougars in the past.
Nellie McClung: Individual people may be defeated, but their faith lives on

Nellie McClung: Individual people may be defeated, but their faith lives on

This column first appeared in the Victoria Daily Times on Sept. 7, 1940.
Our History: The Chinese secrets of Tod Inlet

Our History: The Chinese secrets of Tod Inlet

In the four decades that I’ve walked the trail to Tod Inlet, I can’t pretend to know the place. Its apparent stillness mocks me.