Bryan brothers hold Cats’ blue line

Josh Bryan has finesse. Jake Bryan has been known to drop his gloves. The brothers have almost opposite styles on the Peninsula Panthers’ D-line, but put them together and what’s the result? “Stability,” said their father Jeff. “That’s what the coach likes.” Jeff should know. He coached the boys from the time Josh... more

B.C. talks tough on Ottawa red tape

VICTORIA – The B.C. government's throne speech takes an unusually harsh swipe at Ottawa for leaving private sector investments "stranded in the mire" of duplicated federal environmental assessments. In Tuesday's agenda-setting speech, the province repeats a long-standing demand that the B.C.... more

• Clean energy focus in B.C. throne speech
• Sailings added as Games approach
• Benvenuto eyed for repaving

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Panthers sweep weekend

In a battle of the division leading rivals the Peninsula Panthers defeated the Victoria Cougars 4-1 Thursday to capture an important two points as the season winds down. After a very difficult January in which the Panthers only won three... more

• Cats fall to Kings in OT
• Three out of four ain’t bad
• Funk on the blueline

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STYLES SOAR

Top talent will take to the stage this weekend in Sidney. Victoria DanceWorks will bring the most talented young dancers in Greater Victoria as part of the annual DanceWorks festival. “We now have two festivals on the go. We split... more

• Stelly’s alumni return for Haiti benefit show
• Worldwide arts experience on display
• Vespers bring Departure

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Baby Baa finds a home

People often rub their eyes and do a double take when they see Jed Grieve and his daughter Chloe on their regular walks around the neighbourhood. At first glance the foursome appears to be a man, small child and two... more  

• Man-knit toques dot streets  
• Circuit Stormers ravage competition  
• Dementia workshop

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Blooms on the way

Although it has now clouded over, earlier it was glorious. Lucy W. and I walked down Fifth Street in Sidney to Tulista Park, where we sat on a bench and started a suntan. On the way down I, as usual,... more

• Romantic ideas
• Are you too old to become an organ donor?
• Live a better life

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The Den Report, Lions beat 'Riders, now 2-4

It took six weeks, but the B.C. Lions were finally able to put forward a complete effort in their 35-20 win over Saskatchewan last Friday. But it was their play on defense that won the game for the Lions. Six... more

• The Den Report, Logan impressing in NFL camp
• The Den Report, Lions sign three
• Everything I like is bad for me

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