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Godzilla!!!

Posted by on March 25, 2013 at 6:53 pm

Tsunami debris isn’t the only Japanese radioactive waste washing up on Vancouver Island shores this month; a Godzilla spin-off has begun filming in Nanaimo. The atomic leviathan, that once ravaged Tokyo, is bringing its wrath to the Island for an eight-day film shoot. Filming will take place in the Harbour City, Ladysmith and Shawnigan Lake. [...]

Royals Snub the West Coast

Posted by on June 4, 2011 at 5:41 am

The royal couple has decided to skip the west coast on their tour of Canada.

The Wee Hours

Posted by on May 7, 2011 at 3:35 am

The party is winding down. Make sure you take advantage of Mattress Choice’s Grand Opening prices before they are gone.

Memorable Moments in British Columbia’s History

Posted by on April 30, 2011 at 6:57 am

The Mattress Choice Grand Opening is just one of many important historical events that occurred in our province.

Cruise Ship Season

Posted by on April 23, 2011 at 6:06 am

The cruise ships are back for another season. Rest up on a bed from Mattress Choice.

Victoria’s ‘Jets Overhead’

Posted by on March 19, 2011 at 7:16 am

Check out the new EP by Victoria’s own Jets Overhead.

French Fest Returns to Victoria

Posted by on March 11, 2011 at 8:28 am

Victoria will be honouring its francophone heritage this week with the annual French Fest.

Thank You Victoria, for Your Support!

Posted by on February 26, 2011 at 6:52 am

Thank you Victoria for your support of Mattress Choice’s Grand Opening. We look forward to being your go-to mattress store.

Victoria’s Shrinking Phonebook

Posted by on February 26, 2011 at 6:39 am

The Victoria phonebook is shrinking each year as more and more businesses and private citizens choose the internet over the printed page.

Emily Carr: A Victoria Icon

Posted by on February 26, 2011 at 6:27 am

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is currently hosting an exhibition entitled “On the Edge of Nowhere,” that celebrates the work of Emily Carr.

The Secret’s Out!

Posted by on February 18, 2011 at 3:42 am

Come see for yourself what everyone is talking about. Mattress Choice is celebrating its Grand Opening.

The Best Victoria Mattress Sales

Posted by on February 11, 2011 at 7:49 am

A premium mattress store is finally opening in Victoria. Mattress Choice has all the top brands you are looking for at the best prices on the Island.

Victoria Mattress Shopping

Posted by on February 11, 2011 at 7:32 am

Include a stop at Mattress Choice in your weekend plans. We’re celebrating our Grand Opening of our mattress store in Victoria.

Royals Plan Trip Across Canada

Posted by on February 5, 2011 at 8:50 am

Prince William plans to tour Canada after his wedding.

Building Literacy

Posted by on October 1, 2010 at 4:24 pm

The Raise-A-Reader campaign needs your donations to help improve literacy here in Canada.

Flash Mob

Posted by on September 9, 2010 at 9:16 pm

There is a flash mob planned for Ship Point this weekend in Victoria.

Sad News From Up Island

Posted by on August 19, 2010 at 5:19 pm

An elderly gentleman was injured in a brief exchange with a Nanaimo shoplifter.

Lucky Toss

Posted by on August 12, 2010 at 6:45 pm

The National Horseshoe Throwing Championships will take place this weekend in Saanich at Glanford Park.

Bunnies Gone Wild

Posted by on August 5, 2010 at 2:32 am

Animal activists in support of the bunny population on the UVic campus are being given another month to come up with a plan to transport the unwanted rabbits to a safe environment.

Beer Festival: Enough Said…

Posted by on July 29, 2010 at 12:52 am

Tickets for the Great Canadian Beer Festival in Victoria sold out in eight minutes.