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The capital region is an outdoor lover's paradise, especially in summer when the days are long and even the rain takes a vacation. Today, the Times Colonist introduces a new summer series: Eight Hidden Over the next eight weeks, our reporters and photographers will introduce you to some of the region's lesser known outdoor getaways.

EXHIBIT What: Impulse Where: G++ Interactive Media Gallery, 1119 Fort St. When: Opening reception Friday at 8 p.m. Runs Friday through Aug. 1 As any paramedic or personal trainer could tell you, heart-rate monitors are pretty useful things.

In-season summer fruit with a rich biscuit topping baked until bubbly and delicious. If desired, serve portions of cobbler with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

THE LIFE AND ART OF INA D.D. UHTHOFF By Christina Johnson-Dean Mother Tongue Publishing, 114 pp., $32.95 The Life and Art of Ina D.D. Uhthoff is the fifth book in The Unheralded Artists of B.C.

GOVERNMENT STREET: VICTORIA'S HERITAGE MILE By Danda Humphreys Heritage House, 144 pp., $24.95 Over the years, Danda Humphreys has spent a lot of time researching, walking along and writing about the streets of Victoria.

YouTube selects Victoria creator of web-based Pancake Manor for Olympics-themed clips

Last week, we heard from a mom whose daughters, ages five and eight, are bigger girls who sometimes want to wear clothes that don't fit their bodies well.

Star Cinema takes up 13-year-old's suggestion, brings in Crooked Arrows

Former host of Politically Incorrect is master satirist of left, right alike