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Bridge is not the only vote in town

But the Johnson Street span dominates voter discussion

11 candidates vie for one council seat

Marianne Alto Age: 53 Occupation: facilitator Website: mariannealto.

Key questions and answers on the bridge issue

Why is there a referendum? Under provincial legislation, the city must get voter approval, either through referendum or the alternative approval process (also known as a counter petition) for any borrowing where the repayment period is more than five

A little tension in the lunch room

I'll have meat, and meat again. No vegetables.

What happened when a group of men from Montana went to Vij's, the famous Indian restaurant in Vancouver, and ordered meat for course one and meat again for course two, and their server insisted that they must have a vegetable, and they still refused,

What to do with all those paper coffee cups

Starbucks is very concerned that its many, many paper coffee cups end up in landfills. Fast Company has a long-read look at how Starbucks has made recycling its coffee cups a top priority.

What I discovered during a lunchtime downtown wander: Mexican food from a truck and more

Food sightings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a sunny Friday in downtown Victoria: A woman walking and eating salad from a plastic bag, much as you would eat potato chips. - - - Hernande'z, the Central American place at St.
High style for real life

High style for real life

Jeanne Beker's appearance at the Bay Centre drew crowds of fans of her television show
Flaky phyllo is versatile, easy to use

Flaky phyllo is versatile, easy to use

I have a question about phyllo pastry. I have a favourite recipe for spanakotiropita that uses an entire package. However, I see many recipes that call for eight or 10 sheets.

An outing at the new Pig, plus Double Down taste test

Pulled pork poutine for $9 at Pig BBQ Joint in Victoria. A bunch of us sampled the fare at the new Pig BBQ Joint in the Atrium building, at the corner of Blanshard and Johnson.