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Coins on tombstones, an American tradition that has gradually taken root in Canada

Coins on tombstones, an American tradition that has gradually taken root in Canada

Denomination of coin can show relationship to fallen soldier
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PHOTOS: Belmont students collect food donations for Goldstream Food Bank

PHOTOS: Belmont students collect food donations for Goldstream Food Bank

The Fall Food Drive is usually part of the 10,000 Tonight initiative, but was split off this year
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Victoria chapter hosting online auction to raise funds for women in Afghanistan

Victoria chapter hosting online auction to raise funds for women in Afghanistan

Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan fundraiser will help with education and living expenses
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Chinese Canadian Museum hosts Victoria Second World War veterans for Remembrance Day

Chinese Canadian Museum hosts Victoria Second World War veterans for Remembrance Day

Gordie Quan, a local veteran, will share his experiences on Nov. 11
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VicPD, Royals holding hockey fundraiser for Victoria City Police Athletic Association

VicPD, Royals holding hockey fundraiser for Victoria City Police Athletic Association

Fans will also have a chance to skate with Royals players and VicPD members
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Habitat for Humanity survey reveals housing affordability as a top concern for Canadians

Habitat for Humanity survey reveals housing affordability as a top concern for Canadians

A new survey released Nov. 10 by Habitat for Humanity Canada finds Canadians rank affordable housing as the third most important issue facing Canada today, behind inflation and health care.
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No Stone Left Alone links family’s history to Penelakut

No Stone Left Alone links family’s history to Penelakut

Close connection found from a friend in teacher’s research
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Saanich veteran Stephane Marcotte says Wounded Warriors Canada programs saved his life

Saanich veteran Stephane Marcotte says Wounded Warriors Canada programs saved his life

For Remembrance Day, Marcotte wanted to emphasize the important role Wounded Warriors Canada plays
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New book – Stories of Sooke – highlights rich tapestry of life in the region

New book – Stories of Sooke – highlights rich tapestry of life in the region

Historian Elida Peers has been writing stories about Sooke history since 1970s
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Camosun students preparing meal for Victoria’s Our Place clients

Camosun students preparing meal for Victoria’s Our Place clients

The program first teamed up with Our Place in 2011 but paused in 2020 because of COVID-19
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