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Stand up against dementia stigma this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Stand up against dementia stigma this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Jana Schulz of Cranbrook, B.C. – a registered social worker, working as a regional dementia education coordinator for the East Kootenays and elected official within the Métis Nation of British Columbia – feels caregiving has given her purpose. Since her dad Roy’s diagnosis, she feels like she has grown personally and professionally because someone she loves is living with dementia.
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Victoria’s artist in residence debuts first piece with looped videos

Victoria’s artist in residence debuts first piece with looped videos

The videos are being projected on a Douglas Street storefront
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Volunteers clear smothering debris from Oak Bay creek to ready for 30K salmon eggs

Volunteers clear smothering debris from Oak Bay creek to ready for 30K salmon eggs

Groups plan to plant eggs from Goldstream Hatchery Salmonid Enhancement around the end of the month
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Colwood staff thanked for marathon hours spent clearing snow

Colwood staff thanked for marathon hours spent clearing snow

Staff cleared more than 100 km of roads and sidewalks non-stop for four days
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Nationwide rally opposing purchase of fighter jets touches down in Victoria

Nationwide rally opposing purchase of fighter jets touches down in Victoria

Rally organizers dub jets a waste of resources
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Oak Bay Rotary, alumni double down on 50/50 bottle drives

Oak Bay Rotary, alumni double down on 50/50 bottle drives

Threshold Housing Society, revamp of Oak Bay High track split funds
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Rare sighting of puffin in Victoria a positive result of windstorms

Rare sighting of puffin in Victoria a positive result of windstorms

Birdwatchers in the area said it was likely the bird was blown into the area by recent high winds
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Esquimalt Fire Department celebrates 20 years of service

Esquimalt Fire Department celebrates 20 years of service

The fire rescue unveiled a new crest, which incorporates its goals of inclusivity and support
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Wild ARC wants Greater Victoria peanut butter fans to divert glass jars from the blue box

Wild ARC wants Greater Victoria peanut butter fans to divert glass jars from the blue box

‘They’re glass and metal, we can keep them clean and sanitized between uses’
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Senior Centre Without Walls returns to Sooke

Senior Centre Without Walls returns to Sooke

Program provides educational and recreational programs for seniors through video conferencing
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