Vancouver Island South - News http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=960&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com News from Black Press community papers from the Greater Victoria region. en-us 2008 Black Press Group Ltd. bclocalnews.com en-us 2008 Black Press Group Ltd. Don’t blame the feds for good economic times or bad http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250567&44=30638944&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fopinion%2F30638944.html Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT ab91848bc57aa785e6f96330afa85ded Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T19:00:00Z Don’t forget aesthetics, creativity and fun http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250567&44=30638809&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fopinion%2F30638809.html Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT f717399a4a93c6c767a063d440b0fdab Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T19:00:00Z From ‘Homo stupidicus’ to ‘Homo careius’ http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250567&44=30638544&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fopinion%2F30638544.html Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT 094a1806f5246f38327362724e9425c5 Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T19:00:00Z Totally exposed http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250567&44=30638109&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fopinion%2F30638109.html Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT b3b2ef9e6c1dfe2286831eaff301fcb8 Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T19:00:00Z Letters to the Editor - Oct. 8 http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250567&44=30637679&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fopinion%2F30637679.html Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:00:00 GMT 8fabbd94a377a84463d2b1f062e72f08 Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T18:00:00Z Victoria News Daily has new look http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250182&44=30628769&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaanichnews%2Fnews%2FVictoria_News_Daily_has_new_look.html Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:14:40 GMT 5a1a80ad6d23263a5ee8c30651061ddb Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T17:14:40Z Mind of an artist http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250137&44=30631099&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaanichnews%2Fcommunity%2F30631099.html Beginning with the eyes, Pamela Williamson launches into her self-portrait. She's using her preferred medium, Microsoft's Paint software, and she manipulates the mouse with lightening speed. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT 0f4087e79ba68efb188ef56ae808a301 Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T17:00:00Z Making your vote count: candidate vs. party http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=389774&44=30630764&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaanichnews%2Fnews%2Felection%2F30630764.html In the last frantic days of campaigning before the Oct. 14 election, federal candidates are busily making themselves seen and heard in their riding. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT face5be16d179f9a94c29df40f7915d9 Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T17:00:00Z Garbage truck driver charged http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250252&44=30629574&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsookenewsmirror%2Fbreaking_news%2FGarbage_truck_driver_charged.html Formal charges were laid against Paul Stanley Stringer in April 11 motor vehicle incident on Sooke Road. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT fd72a69e202c94559e655714cee2b69c Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T17:00:00Z Artist carves out a niche for himself http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250397&44=30620079&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fvictorianews%2Fcommunity%2F30620079.html Pumpkin Art display will raise funds for UNICEF campaigns Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT 361889e53eaed6662de18ed8ece0a633 Webpapers Admin 2008-10-08T14:00:00Z VITAL SIGNS: Vital Signs takes pulse of the Capital Region http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250182&44=30573829&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaanichnews%2Fnews%2F30573829.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:17:18 GMT 589cdeddc04d32616185cabe693ada7a Webpapers Admin 2008-10-07T18:17:18Z Lots at stake on Oct. 14 http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250567&44=30601544&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fopinion%2F30601544.html Why does Oct. 14 matter so much? It’s World Standards Day — a thriller for all who like their blackberry jams well organized. It’s also the day when William the Conqueror defeated King Harold of England at the Battle of Hastings. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT 6cfd2f2abdcc0638ea48d6a12489ecd2 loadxml 2008-10-08T17:00:00Z New Griffiths book tells adventurers’ tales http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250532&44=30601534&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fentertainment%2F30601534.html Adventure, literature and tributes merge in a just-released book from long-time Galiano resident and former islands trustee Margaret Griffiths. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT 31bbeb7ee32c4cdf9c0103b8cfc61b1f loadxml 2008-10-08T17:00:00Z Time to groove and dance with Karuna Movement on stage http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250532&44=30601524&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fentertainment%2F30601524.html At Moby’s Pub on Oct. 11 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT b181ddbfe8217bd573ee71299baea09b loadxml 2008-10-08T17:00:00Z Poets descend on Rocksalt book launch http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250532&44=30601509&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fentertainment%2F30601509.html An exciting book launch and reading will take place just two days after Rocksalt, the only anthology of contemporary B.C. poetry created in 31 years, is released to the public. Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT 9ffed153060906907078dc155d743a32 loadxml 2008-10-08T17:00:00Z Grape stompers set for harvest http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250532&44=30601504&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fentertainment%2F30601504.html Winery hosts delicious fundraiser Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT fb581c5f7ea72c12781c7931a78a5cbf loadxml 2008-10-08T17:00:00Z Eyes turned on colour http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250532&44=30601499&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fentertainment%2F30601499.html Collaborative exhibition Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT de7a04240b43eb69cda464b7853b0284 loadxml 2008-10-08T17:00:00Z Lily Rumi artwork brightens cafe and benefits local Everest family http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250532&44=30601484&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fentertainment%2F30601484.html Alan Moberg also performs at exhibit-opening event Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT d75d8d756db87c8394a79270d6eabd58 loadxml 2008-10-08T17:00:00Z Young dancers have a new home http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250532&44=30601449&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fentertainment%2F30601449.html Salt Spring Arts Academy Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT 8280ba729f9fa56636f25fa6128052e1 loadxml 2008-10-08T17:00:00Z Self-portrait show unmasks identities http://www.bclocalnews.com/r?19=961&43=250532&44=30601444&32=4377&7=405954&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bclocalnews.com%2Fvancouver_island_south%2Fsaltspringislanddriftwood%2Fentertainment%2F30601444.html Dupuy’s collection of islanders also on display Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:00:00 GMT eea67b8917844b3ab28371d941c42820 loadxml 2008-10-08T17:00:00Z