As orcas cruised by the Breakwater headed for Oak Bay, killer whales of the floral variety were making waves on dry land near Victoria’s Inner Harbour. Returning for their 17th summer, a towering mother and calf topiary packed full of more than 10,000 individual plants has once again surfaced at the corner of Government and […]
Iconic plant-stuffed orcas resurface in B.C. capital’s inner harbour Read More »
A B.C. hockey legend and artist will soon open a new gallery in downtown Parksville, appropriately named Gallery 35. Richard Brodeur (No. 35) has been painting professionally for more than 30 years, known in particular for his nostalgic paintings of backyard hockey rinks reminiscent of childhood memories. Before he became known as “King Richard” for
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Most people come back from Antarctica with photos. Rob Hare came back with a marathon medal. In March, the 68-year-old Langford runner completed the Antarctica Marathon on King George Island, adding another chapter to a running journey that has taken him all across the globe. “There were penguins on the beach near the start-finish line,”
6 majors, 7 continents and penguins: A B.C. runner’s global marathon quest Read More »
Sophie grins as she leaps through a hoop, giving a side-eye search for human Ron Wright. The 11-year-old miniature Australian shepherd is clearly having a good time, checking in with Wright every few paces through her backyard agility course. Practice means treats, unlike competition. Both are clearly enjoying themselves running about under the sun in
North Saanich dog becomes the canine Ovechkin with Canadian agility record Read More »
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