The Maritime Museum of BC has launched its “Float the Boat” appeal, which runs from Feb. 16 to March 16, with a goal of raising $30,000 to strengthen core operations during what the museum is calling a transition year.

The annual South Island Powwow in Victoria, now in its fourth year, brings together the representations of the First Nations of Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea, along with local residents and guests, for a celebration of cultural diversity, the heritage of the past, and the honouring of the future. Powwow unites traditional dances, drums, songs, and the bright regalia of participants in the atmosphere of a great family gathering under the open sky, where visitors can also explore artisan markets, enjoy traditional foods, and feel the warm spirit of community. Powwow is a reminder of the strength of cultural traditions and a testament to their resilience, an expression of the power of unity in diversity, and an act of honouring the pride of the Indigenous peoples of this land, with whom the First Nations are one.

Victoria marked Canada Day in festive style as thousands gathered downtown to celebrate the nation's birthday with music, community, and a dazzling fireworks display.
The main stage near the B.C. Legislature featured a packed lineup of live performances, drawing crowds to the Inner Harbour well into the evening. Families, tourists, and locals filled the lawns and waterfront, waving flags and enjoying the warm summer weather.
As night fell, the sky above the harbour lit up with a vibrant fireworks show, capping off the day’s celebrations with cheers from the crowd echoing across the water.
From music near Parliament to packed patios and a sea of red and white, Canada Day in Victoria delivered a joyful and unifying experience for all who came out.