Author: Amelia James

A cooperation deal between the B.C. NDP and Green Party has led to progress in select areas, but most actions remain in review stages. This was revealed in the second quarterly update shared by both parties on August 5 in Vancouver. The agreement, signed in March after being announced in December, allows the Green Party to support the NDP government on confidence votes and selected laws. In exchange, both parties work on shared goals and report updates every quarter. So far, only two items in the deal have led to real-world results. These include $75 million in expanded support for…

A life-sized sand sculpture of a smiling elephant in a bikini resting on a beach towel brought laughter and admiration at a popular sandcastle competition in Parksville. The artwork, called T.G.I.F., was created by View Royal artist Damon Langlois and won third place from the judges. More importantly, it earned the Sculptor’s Choice Award in the solo category — a recognition from fellow artists. Langlois shared that peer feedback means a lot to him. The feeling of support from others in the art community made the win even more meaningful. His journey into sand sculpting began in Victoria nearly 30…