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Kelowna band Freeze the Fall wins the Metal & Hard Music Artist of the Year

Kelowna band Freeze the Fall wins the Metal & Hard Music Artist of the Year

by Brianna Bock | Oct 22, 2026 | Culture, Music

The trio, which formed after the end of middle school, now have two albums under their belt and a third releasing next year. Kelowna metal band Freeze the Fall won the Metal & Hard Music Artist of the Year award at the 2026 Western Canadian Music Awards. The three...
‘Vibrant Histories’ explores the history of burlesque and drag in Victoria

‘Vibrant Histories’ explores the history of burlesque and drag in Victoria

by Brianna Bock | Oct 22, 2026 | Culture, Exhibits

The exhibit will run October 28 to 30, featuring a performance on the final day From Oct. 28 to 30, Intrepid Theatre will host Vibrant Histories, an exhibit highlighting the history of burlesque and drag in Victoria, with a focus on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and...
’45 Years in Orbit’ takes the audience on a journey about the power of theatre

’45 Years in Orbit’ takes the audience on a journey about the power of theatre

by Brianna Bock | Oct 16, 2026 | Culture, Theatre

This year’s production is a comedic, time-travelling odyssey to past performances in the theatre company’s 45-year history. 2026 marks the 45th year that William Head on Stage (WHoS) — the only theatre company run by incarcerated artists in North America....
Annual Latin American & Spanish Film Week a great success

Annual Latin American & Spanish Film Week a great success

by Brianna Bock | Oct 8, 2026 | Culture, Events, Film

The 16th annual film week featured a ‘film conversation’ for the first time this year From Sept. 23 to 27, the Hispanic Film Society of Victoria hosted the 16th Latin American & Spanish Film Week at UVic’s Cinecenta. The Latin American & Spanish...
Crystal Pool closed for renovations, interim facility coming in 2027

Crystal Pool closed for renovations, interim facility coming in 2027

by Brianna Bock | Oct 8, 2026 | Local, News

An interim facility will be located at the former YMCA on Broughton Street, with priority for swim lessons and clubs On Sept. 25, Crystal Pool closed for the construction of a new Crystal Pool facility, currently slated to open in approximately five years. Crystal...
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