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Sidney’s downtown to become spooktacular

Sidney’s downtown to become spooktacular

Halloween event running Oct. 22 to 31 includes spooky community pumpkin patch
Pandemic sparked puppy boom in B.C., but no spike in pet returns: BC SPCA

Pandemic sparked puppy boom in B.C., but no spike in pet returns: BC SPCA

More people are looking to adopt pets due to pandemic, SPCA
Oak Bay Rotarian walks to raise awareness that polio still exists

Oak Bay Rotarian walks to raise awareness that polio still exists

Rotary members walk, run, cycle in a bid to eradicate crippling disease worldwide
Sidney author fills voids in the story of famous local dog Muggins

Sidney author fills voids in the story of famous local dog Muggins

Grant Hayter-Menzies also looks at the use of animals in war – at home and on the battlefield
West Shore firefighters gear up for Halloween fun

West Shore firefighters gear up for Halloween fun

Drive-thrus, pumpkin smash and more spooky fun in store
Waste reduction week means prizes and tours in the Capital Regional District

Waste reduction week means prizes and tours in the Capital Regional District

CRD initiatives aim to help educate residents, reduce waste per capita
Drop, cover, hold: Saanich emergency personnel gearing up for Great B.C. ShakeOut

Drop, cover, hold: Saanich emergency personnel gearing up for Great B.C. ShakeOut

Emergency preparedness is important in an earthquake zone, reminds deputy fire chief
Frank Mitchell remembered by colleagues for shaping political landscape in Esquimalt, Greater Victoria

Frank Mitchell remembered by colleagues for shaping political landscape in Esquimalt, Greater Victoria

Former NDP MLA was a longtime behind-the-scenes party powerhouse with wife Kay
No tricks or treats on Oak Bay Avenue this Halloween

No tricks or treats on Oak Bay Avenue this Halloween

Pumpkins on poles bring a little spookiness to the village
Auxiliary funds $150,000 in beautiful distractions for children at Victoria General Hospital

Auxiliary funds $150,000 in beautiful distractions for children at Victoria General Hospital

Upgrades to child and family unit include virtual reality goggles and a bright new mural