Islander

My week began at Winchester Galleries (2260 Oak Bay Ave., 250-595-2777, winchestergalleriesltd.com) with a new exhibition of prints by modern masters.

This column first appeared in the Victoria Daily Times on Sept. 21, 1940.

Are you willing to take a pie in the face — and make a video of it — all in the name of charity? The food bank shelves at the Mustard Seed need to be restocked, prompting a tried and true fundraiser, with a modern twist.

The Western Hockey League celebrates its 50th anniversary this season. Victoria has been a part of 27 of those 50 seasons, 23 with the Cougars from 1971-72 to 1993-94 and the last four with the Royals.

The 2015-16 Western Hockey League season will be a watershed in one way for the Victoria Royals organization.

Victoria is a city full of charming neighbourhoods, each one unique and distinct.

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

This column first appeared in the Victoria Daily Times on Sept. 14, 1940.

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.

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.