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British Columbians to spend $224M on Halloween this year

Hello Safe says across Canada Halloween budget is up 28 per cent from last year

Oct 24, 2022 5:05 AM Read more >

Goblins, ghosts and ghouls are invited to this all-ages West Shore dance party

Colwood Monster Mash set for Oct. 29

Oct 23, 2022 5:05 AM Read more >

Colwood encourages residents to walk or roll this month for a chance at prizes

Walktober pushes people to log their walks or bike rides through the GOCO app

Oct 22, 2022 5:05 AM Read more >

West Coast Contemporary calling: Couple falls unexpectedly in love with their modern home

The story starts in 2017 when the couple decided to sell in Vancouver and move to the Island

Oct 22, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: A sucker for a friendly face; octopus gloms onto diver for once-in-a-lifetime encounter

Diver off Campbell River spends amazing 40-minute session with a friendly octopus

Oct 21, 2022 4:00 PM Read more >

Oak Bay Halloween celebration features tricks, treats and a pet costume contest

Village businesses bring back event with circus atmosphere

Oct 21, 2022 5:05 AM Read more >

Sooke senior housing complex inches toward $2M fundraising goal

Proposed project will combine an affordable housing complex and a community centre

Oct 20, 2022 8:00 PM Read more >

Saanich community kitchen launches double-value fundraiser

All monetary donations made until the end of November will be matched, up to $50,000

Oct 20, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Orca pod crashes Quadra Island wedding

‘That’s a pretty good good way to start your marriage off’ — wedding videographer

Oct 19, 2022 11:30 AM Read more >

No desk? No problem: Saanich officials offer alternative tips for earthquake drill

What to do when you can’t duck, cover and hold on, according to the Saanich Emergency Program

Oct 19, 2022 8:30 AM Read more >