Language evolves according to circumstance. Using terms like Indian, aboriginal, native, indigenous or First Nations is full of potential pitfalls. Writers must be careful to use the currently acceptable vocabulary. It’s important to be b...
1964: Beatles' TV appearance sparked cultural revolution
Local historian Glenn Parfitt was determined to create a website chronicling the early days of rock ’n’ roll in Victoria — despite the challenges involved in tracking down material.
June 19th we set out on a mission to interview Hank III at his sold out show at The Venue, Vancouver BC. We managed to get a hold of him after the show where we went back to his bus for the interview. My tape recorder wasn’t working and S...
Parts 1-5. An account of surfing in the Juan de Fuca (JDF) region on south Vancouver Island. No beaches are named in this book. With photos and contributions from Rivermouth Mike, James Murray, Danny Amato, and Bob Kemp, there is a special focus on the na
Avis Rasmussen’s fascinating life as a visual artist comes into focus in The View From Here. The Victoria Arts Council (VAC) has collected over 100 artworks that chronicle her incredible journey, spanning over 60 years. The retrospective begins with an
Ira Hoffecker presents Transitions at Fortune Gallery