We live in a part of the world many other people envy us for. We have ocean, mountains, beach, forests, a pretty darn awesome year-round climate for a place just south of the 49th parallel, and a number of big-town services and restaurants for what is, in many ways, a … Read more →
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Explore local treasures this weekend
The Coast Collective Arts Centre opened its summer show last week. Destination Victoria: Small Local Treasures features small works by Island artists and craftspeople. Each work celebrates the region, its land- and seascapes, and uniquely local experiences. The show perfectly reflects the centre. Coast Collective resides in historic Pendray House … Read more →
Addictiveness by design casts ethical shadow over game designers
Seven of Victoria’s video-game studios recently launched new games. The games, which include TinyMob’s Tiny Realms and GameHouse’s new version of Slingo, highlight the industry’s growth in the region. The 20 or so Victoria-based studios employ 240 people and spend about $25 million annually. Eight years ago, about 40 people … Read more →
Forests move slowly in a rapidly changing world
When I first moved here, one winter many years ago, a long-time area resident gifted me with a list of some of her favourite outdoor spaces. She rattled off the names of parks and trails that she enjoyed. Then she let slip the name of a small hilltop Saanich park. … Read more →
