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Ann Makosinski's 'Hollow Flashlight' heading to Google Science Fair

Ann Makosinski's 'Hollow Flashlight' heading to Google Science Fair

Victoria, B.C. teenager will be the lone Canadian at Google's annual science mega-competition, starting Sept. 22.
Interior decoration on display at White Rock show home

Interior decoration on display at White Rock show home

The latest Millionaire Lottery grand prize is catching eyes along White Rock's Marine Drive.
Earthquake means 'drop, cover, hold on'

Earthquake means 'drop, cover, hold on'

The best way to protect yourself from falling objects in an earthquake is ducking under a desk or sturdy table until one minute after the shaking stops.

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Sportsmanlike conduct, Island-style

Sportsmanlike conduct, Island-style

When it comes to sports, the ball is in the West Shore's court
An ice maker's art

An ice maker's art

Colwood resident sought the world over for efficient ice techniques
It's a West Shore thing

It's a West Shore thing

For West Shore businesses, a growing community means offering a diverse range of services to meet residents — and visitors — needs
Dispatches Sooke

Dispatches Sooke

Sooke is a small ocean side town nestled among towering, rugged rainforests and unspoiled beaches of the Pacific Ocean coastline
Dispatches Langford

Dispatches Langford

Less than 10 minutes from downtown Langford, Goldstream Provincial Park draws hundreds of thousands of visitors a year from all parts of the globe

Japan needs sisterly help on its path to recovery

Japan is just starting to recover from the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Japanese citizens devastated by the natural disasters and their aftermath need our help.