UVic Honours First Nation Advocate
After what seemed endless rebuffs — but still desperate to lobby the B.C. premier about aboriginal grievances — Mavis Gillie finally resorted to…
Jack Sproule – 1934-2016
Died peacefully in his sleep at the Dwelling Place, in Nanaimo, B.C on February 18, 2016 after some years of declining health. Requiescat…
Much Beloved Priest Jack Sproule Celebrated
Father Jack Sproule’s second funeral, a memorial service, was held at Bethlehem Centre at Nanaimo, Saturday April 23. The Roman Catholic funeral was…
Susannah Paranich’s Pond Series
This 16" x 16" acrylic on canvas was juried into the Federation of Canadian Artists, February 16-28 LANDSCAPE exhibition held in Vancouver, BC. Visit Susannah's…
Vivian Marie MAXWELL (nee Mitchener)
Vivian died of cancer on February 8, 2016 in Victoria, BC in the presence of loving family members. Already, we miss her. …
Burundi Family to be Sponsored by New Refugee Group
A family of five now living in a refugee camp in Rwanda will be brought to Canada as quickly as possible if a…
Genine Hanns, A Retrospective Journey – 2009-2015
We can each define ambition and progress for ourselves. The goal is to work toward a world where expectations are not set by the stereotypes…
Claddagh Ring
Today I wear a Claddagh ring, A ring of love, they say. Two hands encircling heart and crown, worn in a special way. It takes…
The Sacredness of Nature & Experience of the Ultimate Reality
Hermit priest Rev. Charles Brandt doesn’t send out typical Christmas blessings from his small hermitage on Vancouver Island. A picture will…
Funeral Dates for Jack Sproule
Funeral dates for Jack Sproule who passed away on February 18th. Friday, April 8, 2016 at 1pm – funeral liturgy + reception…