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History of horrors is repeated

In 1907, Canada’s Department of Indian Affairs sent Dr. Peter Henderson Bryce to investigate residential schools in Manitoba and the N.W.T. Bryce found dilapidated buildings, tuberculosis and shocking death rates.
Around Town at Swiftsure: Sport blurs into social event

Around Town at Swiftsure: Sport blurs into social event

It was a perfect storm of climate, conditions and camaraderie at Swiftsure Central on Thursday evening.

The Doctor Game: CT scans can be a danger to your health

Does the doctor always know best? Normally, yes.
Baby Makes Six: When kids’ words sting

Baby Makes Six: When kids’ words sting

Eddie looked at me, hands on his hips, tears covering his face, and said it for the 20th time that day. “Mama, I don’t really love you. I hate you.

The Parent Rap: Pre-teens shift from confidence to insecurity

Last week, we had a question about self-esteem: “My 11-year-old daughter is really hard on herself. She says things like, ‘I am stupid, I am ugly.’ It really breaks my heart. Words just don’t seem to make a difference.
Swiftsure yacht races Q&A; competition underway in Victoria waters

Swiftsure yacht races Q&A; competition underway in Victoria waters

Swiftsure chairman Vern Burkhardt was hooked the moment he sailed for the first time almost 30 years ago. “It’s magical being on the water and using the wind as your method of propulsion,” he said this week.

Life Lines: Why I’m not ready to rest on my laurels

“It is remarkably precocious when a person accomplishes anything after the age of 30.
A soft spot for prawns

A soft spot for prawns

These prawns will hit the spot.

Emanu-El through the years

1858 — The first Jews arrive in Victoria at the time of the Fraser River gold rush. High Holy Day services are held in a private home on Johnson Street in the fall.

High school bands perform downtown

Several high school marching bands will be performing today and Sunday at various locations leading up to Monday’s 115th annual Victoria Day Parade. On Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., all the American bands will give a two-hour concert at the legislature.