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Robyn Thomas has been affected by mental illness and the stigma surrounding it her entire life, and now advocates for a stigma-free society. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

VIDEO: Victoria writer and filmmaker turns her mental illness into mental strength

Mental illness robs Victoria woman of happiness from age 10

Robyn Thomas has been affected by mental illness and the stigma surrounding it her entire life, and now advocates for a stigma-free society. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
PHOTO GALLERY: Tour de Rock in pictures

PHOTO GALLERY: Tour de Rock in pictures

See some of the best photographs from the 2018 Tour de Rock from across Vancouver Island

PHOTO GALLERY: Tour de Rock in pictures
WATCH: Tour de Rock 2018

WATCH: Tour de Rock 2018

See the incredibly compassionate and dedicated supporters of the Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock

WATCH: Tour de Rock 2018
WATCH: Rare close encounter with whale pod

WATCH: Rare close encounter with whale pod

Pod of southern resident orca whales breach within arms length of whale watchers

WATCH: Rare close encounter with whale pod
Police are on the lookout for drivers exceeding the 30km/hour speed limit in school zones with students back to school today. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

School zone speed limits in effect today

Back-to-school speed enforcement campaigns now in effect

Police are on the lookout for drivers exceeding the 30km/hour speed limit in school zones with students back to school today. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
Derek Bond sees whales up close and personal near Campbell River. (Photo courtesy Derek Bond)

VIDEO: Humpbacks breach so close man can smell whale

B.C. man could have reached out and touched ‘playful’ whales

Derek Bond sees whales up close and personal near Campbell River. (Photo courtesy Derek Bond)
John Pendray has been farming for more than 70 years, and the 92-year-old dairy farmer still lives on a farm today. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

Growing the South Island: John Pendray, Pendray Farms

“I was born on a farm in Saanich down by Swan Lake 93 years ago, so I have seen a change or two”

John Pendray has been farming for more than 70 years, and the 92-year-old dairy farmer still lives on a farm today. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
Erin Bett of Fierce Love Farm has run her 1-acre farm for more than a year now. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

Growing the South Island: Erin Bett, Fierce Love Farm

“As hard as it is, and as tired as you get, I don’t think there is really anywhere else most of us would rather be…”

Erin Bett of Fierce Love Farm has run her 1-acre farm for more than a year now. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
PHOTO GALLERY: BC Games Day 2

PHOTO GALLERY: BC Games Day 2

A brief look at action from the 2018 BC Summer Games in the Cowichan Valley

PHOTO GALLERY: BC Games Day 2
Naomi Ko plays a round of golf at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort Golf Resort. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

VIDEO: A look at Golf Canada’s new home in Victoria

A sneak peek at Golf Canada’s new programs, athletes and facilities in the West Shore

Naomi Ko plays a round of golf at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort Golf Resort. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
A construction worker examines a crane that tipped over on Wednesday afternoon at construction site on the corner of Uplands Drive and Turner Road. (Nicholas Pescod/News Bulletin)

Best video stories of the week

Watch the Island’s best news videos from the week ending May 25

A construction worker examines a crane that tipped over on Wednesday afternoon at construction site on the corner of Uplands Drive and Turner Road. (Nicholas Pescod/News Bulletin)
Film Review: On Chesil Beach

Film Review: On Chesil Beach

Saoirse Ronan continues to shine in adaptation Ian McEwan novel about young newlyweds on their wedding day

Film Review: On Chesil Beach
The Nook coffee and tea shop after a single-vehicle accident on the evening of May 13 caused significant damage to the exterior and interior of the restaurant on the corder of Hillside Ave. and Quadra St. Arnold Lim/BLACK PRESS

Best video stories of the week

Watch the Island’s best news videos from the week ending May 18

The Nook coffee and tea shop after a single-vehicle accident on the evening of May 13 caused significant damage to the exterior and interior of the restaurant on the corder of Hillside Ave. and Quadra St. Arnold Lim/BLACK PRESS
UPDATE: IIO investigating after car smashes through Victoria coffee shop early Monday morning

UPDATE: IIO investigating after car smashes through Victoria coffee shop early Monday morning

Police say the same vehicle nearly hit a police cruiser shortly beforehand after travelling through a stop sign

UPDATE: IIO investigating after car smashes through Victoria coffee shop early Monday morning
The bloodhounds back in their truck used to track a cougar in Gordon Head on Monday Travis Paterson/News Staff

Best video stories of the week

Watch the Island’s best news videos from the week ending May 11

The bloodhounds back in their truck used to track a cougar in Gordon Head on Monday Travis Paterson/News Staff
Shawna Bae of the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps competes in the National Cadet Marksmanship Championship, (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

Thirteen-year-old discovers shooting

Shauna Bae has only been shooting for three months and is already competing at the national level

Shawna Bae of the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps competes in the National Cadet Marksmanship Championship, (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
Dawn Gibson gets blood wiped from her face after taking a shot to the face that bloodied her nose. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

VIDEO: Fighting for the first time

Reporter Dawn Gibson steps into the boxing ring to compete in a real fight for the first time

Dawn Gibson gets blood wiped from her face after taking a shot to the face that bloodied her nose. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
Bike dragged several blocks after hit and run

Bike dragged several blocks after hit and run

Wheel-less bike dragged underneath van along Dallas Rd. after cyclist hit

Bike dragged several blocks after hit and run
The first National Cannabis Conference in Victoria was very busy. Nicole Crescenzi/VICTORIA NEWS

UPDATE: Victoria hosts first National Cannabis Conference

Vendors, shoppers and cannabis-curious folk head to the Victoria Conference Centre

The first National Cannabis Conference in Victoria was very busy. Nicole Crescenzi/VICTORIA NEWS
Lt.-Gov. Guichon believes she made the right decision in last B.C. election

Lt.-Gov. Guichon believes she made the right decision in last B.C. election

Outgoing Lt.-Gov Judith Guichon said her most memorable moments weren’t surrounding the election

Lt.-Gov. Guichon believes she made the right decision in last B.C. election
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