Curtis Blandy

3 days ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV) has two new exhibitions coming to the gallery this summer, both of which are centred around Indigenous knowledge and teachings. One of these new exhibitions, Meryl McMaster: Bloodline showcases McMaster’s stunning photography; the other, Lekwungen: Place to Smoke Herring is a film about where present-day Victoria stands.

3 days ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

Of all the murals in Sidney, one in particular always catches the eye of passersby. The Ocean is a mural painted by renowned artist IceBear, located on the side of the Fairway Market. It was originally painted in 1999, in celebration of the ‘International Year of the Ocean.’This now-iconic mural features a montage of captivating oceanic imagery, such as viperfish and a storm-tossed Coast Guard vessel.

4 days ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

The BC government is providing new funding to Indigenous Peoples of the province, with the aim of the funds being to address violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The funding is coming via the Province’s ‘Path Forward Community Fund,’ which was created in 2022. Through the program, nearly $21 million has been invested in community safety endeavours, which includes an additional $5 million this year through the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence.

4 days ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

A new study by UVic researchers hopes to help health services improve for unhoused brain injury survivors facing mental health and substance use issues. This study coincides with June being Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada, which was started as a way to increase awareness of the challenges faced by people living with brain injuries.

4 days ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

Get ready to mosh this summer in Sooke, Vancouver Island!A new festival will be taking place in Sooke, geared toward all the many metalheads of Vancouver Island, and beyond. ‘Mosh The Rock’ Island Metalfest will be the first metal-specific music festival since Vancouver Island Metal Festival. The festival will take place in Sooke’s Fred Milne Park on Sunday, August 10th, and tickets are now on sale for the event.