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Island family sharing their story to support British Columbians affected by dementia

Island family sharing their story to support British Columbians affected by dementia

When Isabel Phillips crossed the finish line at her first Times Colonist 10k, she took second place within her age category, but for her friends and family cheering for her on the sidelines, she had won. Isabel had been living with Alzheimer’s disease for about seven years when she told her husband Michael she wanted to run the race.
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Scavenger hunt challenges Esquimalt, Oak Bay residents to build emergency kits

Scavenger hunt challenges Esquimalt, Oak Bay residents to build emergency kits

Emergency Preparedness Week runs to May 8
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Writing the book on live performances

Writing the book on live performances

Jason Parsons’ new book unlocks the keys to establishing a presence on stage
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Saanich Peninsula Hospital fundraiser draws on influences of John Fluevog, Dr. Bonnie Henry

Saanich Peninsula Hospital fundraiser draws on influences of John Fluevog, Dr. Bonnie Henry

Tickets on sale to June 30 in quilt raffle raising funds for hospital equipment
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12-year-old lacrosse player on a mission to make sure everyone can play sports

12-year-old lacrosse player on a mission to make sure everyone can play sports

Ford Preston is collecting gently used equipment to be distributed to youth on the West Shore
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North Saanich’s Tryon beach is a biological gold mine

North Saanich’s Tryon beach is a biological gold mine

Beach serves as a productive breeding ground for fish crucial for birds and large animals
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Audio-visual mastery has put Island man on the front lines of politics and pop culture

Audio-visual mastery has put Island man on the front lines of politics and pop culture

DeLaat’s resume includes Super Mario, the B.C. Legislature, David Suzuki and international hockey
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$5,000 bursary lessens financial load for Camosun College student

$5,000 bursary lessens financial load for Camosun College student

Riley Briscoe hopes to work at Victoria hospital following completion of medical radiography program
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Stelly’s students set to swarm Saanichton for the Fill the Hive Food Drive

Stelly’s students set to swarm Saanichton for the Fill the Hive Food Drive

Students will gather filled bags May 5
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Sooke Transition House Society receives digital aid

Sooke Transition House Society receives digital aid

Rogers boosts support for women in crisis
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