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Global Voices: Canadians have role to play in resilient communities

As the early spring storm raged outside, the mayor of Toronto burst into the room where 90 community leaders and local government officials had convened. The deluge had caused major flooding throughout the city. They needed a game plan.
Sober parties offer chance to ‘get turnt while staying woke’

Sober parties offer chance to ‘get turnt while staying woke’

Alcohol-free events on rise as millennials look for meaningful connections in their nightlife
Style star finds business in thrift store threads

Style star finds business in thrift store threads

When Joseph Knowles decides to go shopping for clothes, he doesn’t head to the nearest shopping mall. He doesn’t go to a hip local boutique, either.

Global Voices: The hottest trend in advertising — a social cause

Conventional wisdom in advertising says steer clear of politics. But at the Super Bowl, the Holy Grail of advertising, brands broke the rules.
McDonald’s Weirdos a triumphant return to the indie road flick

McDonald’s Weirdos a triumphant return to the indie road flick

REVIEW Weirdos Where: Vic Theatre When: Today and Sunday, 4 p.m.; Saturday, 7 p.m.
Optimism, happiness grow with age: poll

Optimism, happiness grow with age: poll

Survey shows decade-by-decade increase in feeling confident about aging

Volunteers wanted

First Open Heart Society: Have you had open heart surgery? The First Open Heart Society is seeking past patients who would be willing to visit current patients undergoing surgery to offer support and encouragement. Training provided.
Saanich firefighters' cookbook supports B.C. burn fund

Saanich firefighters' cookbook supports B.C. burn fund

This year, the Saanich Fire Fighters Charitable Association will publish the Fire to Fork Charitable Cookbook.

Global Voices: A room of his own — the legacy of Chanie Wenjack

If there’s one thing you don’t expect to find in the middle of a garden show, it’s a railroad track.
A van’s long, strange trip: Terry Fox camper coming to Victoria

A van’s long, strange trip: Terry Fox camper coming to Victoria

The Ford camper van that Terry Fox used on his 1980 Marathon of Hope is coming to Victoria next month as part of an exhibition of Fox memorabilia.