How this former Vancouver Island nightclub became a thriving pro wrestling hotspot'The atmosphere in here is absolutely electric,' says 365 Pro Wrestling performer Social Sharing On a quiet side street just off the Township of Esquimalt's main drag sits the building formerly home to the Carlton Club Cabaret. Looking at this… Jan 19 23January 19, 2023Article at cbc.ca
Astrocolor transports audiences to paradise with live jazz-electronic fusion at Capital Daily FestivalThe multi-piece band is set to release a new record at the end of March Hot off the heels of their win as Instrumental Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, Victoria-based band Astrocolor will perform at the Capital Daily Festival… Jan 12 23January 12, 2023Article at Capital Daily
‘Like a dream come true’: Former office building a haven of affordability for artists in Victoria’s squeezed-out marketRockslide Gallery & Studio invites the public to tour through 80+ artist spaces at their Open Studio & Holiday Market Dec. 10 Alysha Farling-Futterman, an artist-in-residence at Rockslide Gallery & Studio, amidst her latest installation creation.… Dec 09 22December 09, 2022Article at Capital Daily
HOMO: A Queer Cabaret is a celebration of LGBTQ2S+ community and artistry in VictoriaIntrepid Theatre has spent a decade fostering space for emerging and established LGBTQ2S+ artists in Victoria and beyond Capital Daily good news coverage is supported by Early Music Vancouver, but the stories and journalism are produced independently… Dec 02 22December 02, 2022Article at Capital Daily
From free food to veterinary care, these Victoria organizations are helping pets in needAs cost of living soars, the BC SPCA and Vets for Pets provide free care for the city’s furry friends Capital Daily good news coverage is supported by Colourful Business, but the stories and journalism are produced independently by Capital Daily. Per… Nov 25 22November 25, 2022Article at Capital Daily
Meet Kemi Craig, Victoria’s new artist in residenceCraig is a dancer and visual artist whose practice embodies themes of community and empowerment When multi-disciplinary artist Kemi Craig found out she would be the City of Victoria’s new Artist in Residence, she said her reaction to the news was… Nov 04 22November 04, 2022Article at Capital Daily
Legion Manor Victoria celebrates 50 years of providing affordable living for seniorsIn an era of sky-high rents and an ever-rising cost of living, the Central Saanich seniors home provides a haven for 55+ veterans and others Before moving into Legion Manor, George Schmidt was having a difficult time finding a place to live that… Oct 28 22October 28, 2022Article at Capital Daily
Filmmaker-turned social media educator Ross Reid wants you to get nerdy about BC’s forestsReid is the creator of the popular Instagram and TikTok account Nerdy About Nature. His videos about nature on the West Coast have resonated with millions of people online Ross Reid started Nerdy About Nature, a social media page focused on sharing… Oct 14 22October 14, 2022Article at Capital Daily
Carey Newman is sharing the stories of residential school survivors to anyone with an internet connectionA new interactive website has launched for the Witness Blanket, an art installation that tells the stories of residential school survivors through objects Carey Newman, also known as Hayalthkin’geme, is the artist behind the Witness Blanket art… Sep 30 22September 30, 2022Article at Capital Daily
‘We have a vision for a different industry’: The organization making Victoria’s nightlife culture saferGood Night Out, a non-profit that offers free workshops on preventing sexualized violence in the nightlife industry, has opened a satellite office in Victoria A BC-based non-profit is on a mission to create safer spaces and prevent sexual violence in… Sep 18 22September 18, 2022Article at Capital Daily
Grandmothers of steel: Victoria group gears up for annual 275km charity cycleVictoria Grandmothers for Africa raises money for grandmothers in 15 sub-Saharan African countries hit by AIDS pandemic If you find yourself on the Island Highway between Sept. 9 and 11, you may catch a glimpse of a group of cyclists on their way… Sep 09 22September 09, 2022Article at Capital Daily
‘Babes On and Off Boards’ is creating an inclusive skateboard culture in VictoriaThe biweekly, female-led group is open to anyone regardless of gender or ability On the last day of August, the evening sun was gold, streaming through the park at Beacon Hill's Mile Zero. A group of people sat in a circle, all perched atop… Sep 02 22September 02, 2022Article at Capital Daily
'Radical renovations' in store for Cool Aid SocietyCapital Daily good news coverage is supported by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, but the stories and journalism are produced independently by Capital Daily. Per our policy, Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has no editorial input into this story.… Aug 26 22August 26, 2022Article at Capital Daily
