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Expensive gas not leading to increase in out-of-fuel calls in Victoria, towing industry says

Expensive gas not leading to increase in out-of-fuel calls in Victoria, towing industry says

Unlike their American neighbours, higher gas prices do not appear to have caused an increase in British Columbians finding themselves stranded on the road, according to the BC branch of the Canadian Automobile Association.
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Campfire ban ordered for Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

Campfire ban ordered for Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

Ban comes into effect Thursday (Aug. 4)
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We don’t enjoy ‘killing animals,’ says former Greater Victoria conservation officer

We don’t enjoy ‘killing animals,’ says former Greater Victoria conservation officer

Peter Pauwels discusses the challenges and rewards of 30 years on the job
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Applications open for Langford’s attainable homeownership program

Applications open for Langford’s attainable homeownership program

Program opens with limited offerings; 1-BR and 1-BR plus den units available
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Car show set to sizzle on the streets of downtown Sidney

Car show set to sizzle on the streets of downtown Sidney

Torque Masters summer car show takes over Beacon Avenue on Aug. 7
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Mischievous graffiti artists, anti-SUVers, speeder among police calls in Oak Bay

Mischievous graffiti artists, anti-SUVers, speeder among police calls in Oak Bay

Watch your wheels: Tyre-rants let loose on SUVs around municipality
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On the water and off, Island dragon boat festival offers something for everyone

On the water and off, Island dragon boat festival offers something for everyone

Victoria event features competitive challenges, food and entertainment options Aug. 6 and 7
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Greater Victoria firefighters deployed to Okanagan to aid in B.C. wildfire battle

Greater Victoria firefighters deployed to Okanagan to aid in B.C. wildfire battle

Region’s departments aim to provide resources on the ground to help wildfire crews
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Ontarian singer brings West Coast soul to Willows Park in Oak Bay

Ontarian singer brings West Coast soul to Willows Park in Oak Bay

London-born Sarah Smith falls for B.C.’s peaceful folk scene
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Victoria’s 2021 crime severity highest among B.C.’s municipally policed communities

Victoria’s 2021 crime severity highest among B.C.’s municipally policed communities

High urban density, social disorder present challenges for police, VicPD states
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