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The final long weekend of summer is the perfect time to explore all that Greater Victoria has to offer. And this weekend...
08/30/2023

The final long weekend of summer is the perfect time to explore all that Greater Victoria has to offer. And this weekend offers plenty of things to fill your day, on the waterfront or at the fairgrounds, taking in some tunes or enjoying the excitement on the soccer pitch.

Find some thrills at the fairgrounds or just watch your ship come in

“The individual staggered into the gas station and asked somebody to call 911,” said reserve Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaim...
08/30/2023

“The individual staggered into the gas station and asked somebody to call 911,” said reserve Const. Gary O’Brien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesperson.

Man suffers non-life-threatening wound in incident downtown Aug. 27

Jasmine Totzke is thankful to firefighters from North Cowichan for quickly dealing with a large fire early Sunday mornin...
08/29/2023

Jasmine Totzke is thankful to firefighters from North Cowichan for quickly dealing with a large fire early Sunday morning in Duncan.

The fire, on Beverly Street, was extinguished within 45 minutes

For the 13th consecutive month, more than 190 people have died from the toxic and unregulated drug supply in B.C., accor...
08/29/2023

For the 13th consecutive month, more than 190 people have died from the toxic and unregulated drug supply in B.C., according to the latest data from the province.

The latest data comes just 2 days before International Overdose Awareness Day

Lightning strikes caused 11 new wildfires yesterday (Aug. 28), clustering in Strathcona Provincial Park and the Sayward ...
08/29/2023

Lightning strikes caused 11 new wildfires yesterday (Aug. 28), clustering in Strathcona Provincial Park and the Sayward region.

Tlools Lake fire listed 60 hectares largest among 11 new wildfires

Sutherland told a briefing Sunday that the estimated number of properties destroyed by the Bush Creek East wildfire rema...
08/28/2023

Sutherland told a briefing Sunday that the estimated number of properties destroyed by the Bush Creek East wildfire remains at 131, with another 37 sustaining damage.

Estimated number of properties destroyed by the Bush Creek East wildfire is 131

“The biggest reason I believe people enjoy the activity is it is an enjoyable way to exercise, an evening out to sociali...
08/28/2023

“The biggest reason I believe people enjoy the activity is it is an enjoyable way to exercise, an evening out to socialize with fellow dancers and making new friends.”

Events in Colwood and Saanich

Greater Victoria was able to experience the traditions and taste of Greece during the first weekend of Greek Fest
08/28/2023

Greater Victoria was able to experience the traditions and taste of Greece during the first weekend of Greek Fest

The festival will return in September

Greater Victoria artists displayed various types of work this weekend in Saanich.
08/27/2023

Greater Victoria artists displayed various types of work this weekend in Saanich.

18 different artists took part in the tour

Starting Sept. 2, people in Greater Victoria will have a great chance to do something fun with art.
08/27/2023

Starting Sept. 2, people in Greater Victoria will have a great chance to do something fun with art.

Events sponsored by TD Bank Group

“We listed this property a week ago and, really, we’re marketing it on a global scale. This is a legacy property – somet...
08/26/2023

“We listed this property a week ago and, really, we’re marketing it on a global scale. This is a legacy property – something that a family might purchase for generations to come,” said Nichole Eastman with Sotheby’s International Realty.

Property is 105 acres

“The more losses, the more of these events, the higher the risk and the higher insurance premiums will trend,” said Crai...
08/26/2023

“The more losses, the more of these events, the higher the risk and the higher insurance premiums will trend,” said Craig Stewart, VP of climate change and federal issues at the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

Historically, wildfire damage has been a lot less common than flooding

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