A few years ago I wrote an article about all of the independent international grocery stores that you could visit downtown. You can read that article here (Though I will note that some of the places on that list have changed or closed). One of the things that I raised in that article was just the

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It has been a bit since I have been able to try a true new film emulsion. When I first heard that Kentmere had a new film out I wasn’t super excited. Their other offerings at 100 and 400 ISO are not my favourite black and white films, though they are likely the cheapest you can get, so have resort

Just a short article today to let you know about a couple of amazing art events at two of my favourite creative spaces in town. First, a couple of years ago I wrote about the surprising and exceptional artist collective at the Rockslide Gallery . Well, a couple of times a year, all of the artists

Join Thomas Guerrero for this Saturday afternoon photo walk. Thomas is the writer of Sidewalking Victoria (https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com), an informative photography blog written from a pedestrian's perspective. In this afternoon workshop, Thomas will highlight specific areas of the downtown area and focus on specific photographic themes at each stop. Examples are photographing fall colours and the shadows beneath the trees at Pioneer Square; taking advantage of taking photos at different levels at Library Square, and capturing the reflections in windows along Government St in Old Town. You will learn ways to create a thematic approach to photography as well as discover some fascinating locations in the downtown area. Meet at the school. Suitable for all levels. See supply list. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1:30 - 4:30PM IN-PERSON

Join Thomas Guerrero for this Saturday afternoon photo walk. Thomas is the writer of Sidewalking Victoria (https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com), an informative photography blog written from a pedestrian's perspective. In this afternoon workshop, Thomas will highlight specific areas of the downtown area and focus on specific photographic themes at each stop. Examples are photographing fall colours and the shadows beneath the trees at Pioneer Square; taking advantage of taking photos at different levels at Library Square, and capturing the reflections in windows along Government St in Old Town. You will learn ways to create a thematic approach to photography as well as discover some fascinating locations in the downtown area. Meet at the school. Suitable for all levels. See supply list. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1:30 - 4:30PM IN-PERSON

Join Thomas Guerrero for this Saturday afternoon photo walk. Thomas is the writer of Sidewalking Victoria (https://www.sidewalkingvictoria.com), an informative photography blog written from a pedestrian's perspective. In this afternoon workshop, Thomas will highlight specific areas of the downtown area and focus on specific photographic themes at each stop. Examples are photographing fall colours and the shadows beneath the trees at Pioneer Square; taking advantage of taking photos at different levels at Library Square, and capturing the reflections in windows along Government St in Old Town. You will learn ways to create a thematic approach to photography as well as discover some fascinating locations in the downtown area. Meet at the school. Suitable for all levels. See supply list. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1:30 - 4:30PM IN-PERSON

A couple of years ago, if you followed me on any of my social media, you would have heard me complain repeatedly about the storage building that was being built across from Crystal Pool. Now, it just might turn out to be one of my favourite places in North Park. That isn’t because I all of a sudden