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Comment: Parents have nothing to fear from video games

Comment: Parents have nothing to fear from video games

We live in a digital age. Technology has become an integral part of how we see, learn about and interact with the world.
The cyclists’ dreaded door prize

The cyclists’ dreaded door prize

A Victoria cyclist was injured this week when she ran into a van door that opened in front her — a situation sometimes referred to as a “door prize.” (Read about the crash here .
Naomi Lakritz: Down syndrome baby is not faulty goods

Naomi Lakritz: Down syndrome baby is not faulty goods

The case of the Australian couple who left their Down syndrome child with his surrogate mother in Thailand is turning into a real mess of he said/she said.
Jakob de Villiers: Preliminary inquiries costly to justice system

Jakob de Villiers: Preliminary inquiries costly to justice system

As a retired judge of the provincial court, I read with interest the Aug. 3 Times Colonist editorial on the topic of the high cost of justice in Canada, something that flows from our archaic system of preliminary inquiries, followed by trials.
Comment: Acquire Grace Islet to protect burial ground

Comment: Acquire Grace Islet to protect burial ground

Today, Capital Regional District directors will consider a proposal to acquire Grace Islet in Ganges Harbour off Saltspring Island for the public purpose of protecting the First Nations burial ground.
One night only to see international cover band sensation: Big Font!

One night only to see international cover band sensation: Big Font!

Did you know that Victoria’s most loved humour columnist Jack Knox (and former Tour de Rock rider) also moonlights as a bass player? And did you further know that Trek Bikes in Vic West (and long-time Tour de Rock sponsor) sometimes transforms into a
The High Line - Where Even New Yorkers Stroll

The High Line - Where Even New Yorkers Stroll

The High Line is called a park but it’s also an art show, history lesson, architectural tour and terrific place to snoop on New York City real estate.
Dermod Travis: Mine owner major B.C. Liberal contributor

Dermod Travis: Mine owner major B.C. Liberal contributor

The Vancouver Sun reported on the weekend that Alberta billionaire Murray Edwards helped organize a $1-million fundraiser for the B.C. Liberal party at the Calgary Petroleum Club last year. Rapidly becoming a household name in B.C.
Licia Corbella: Did Redford learn entitlement at UN?

Licia Corbella: Did Redford learn entitlement at UN?

As I read former Alberta premier Alison Redford’s column announcing her resignation as MLA for Calgary-Elbow, I couldn’t help think about the United Nations.
Map created with a little help from our friends

Map created with a little help from our friends

One night about six weeks ago, I got a query from the city desk, wondering if we had an online resource for outdoor markets in the Capital Region. We did not, I responded, but we could create one.