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PHOTOS: Hundreds gather in Oak Bay for Remembrance Day

PHOTOS: Hundreds gather in Oak Bay for Remembrance Day

Oak Bay ceremony salutes the veterans who served in the Canadian Armed Forces
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VIDEO & PHOTOS: Saanich pays tribute to Canada’s fallen on Remembrance Day

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Saanich pays tribute to Canada’s fallen on Remembrance Day

The commemoration took place at the cenotaph on city hall ground 
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PHOTOS: Thousands turn out for Remembrance Day ceremony in Victoria

PHOTOS: Thousands turn out for Remembrance Day ceremony in Victoria

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PHOTOS: Saving Oak Bay’s Garry oak ecosystem one cleanup at a time

PHOTOS: Saving Oak Bay’s Garry oak ecosystem one cleanup at a time

Since 2010, dedicated volunteers have removed tons of invasive species like English ivy and daphne
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Operation Christmas Shoebox gets underway in Greater Victoria

Operation Christmas Shoebox gets underway in Greater Victoria

Shoeboxes from Canada will be sent to underprivileged children in Central America, West Africa, Ukraine and the Philippines
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CRD asking public for feedback on proposed, multi-million-dollar budgets

CRD asking public for feedback on proposed, multi-million-dollar budgets

Feedback will inform the Capital Regional District's and the Capital Regional Hospital District's 2025 financial plans
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BC Cancer Foundation names new Victoria facility after generous donors

BC Cancer Foundation names new Victoria facility after generous donors

Ernie and Yvonne Yakimovich donated a whopping sum, which helped the charity purchase and renovate the facility
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Saanich receptive to City of Victoria's call to create more shelter beds

Saanich receptive to City of Victoria's call to create more shelter beds

Victoria has about 400 shelter beds, while Saanich has 25
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Adverse weather prompts Juan de Fuca Provincial Park closures

Adverse weather prompts Juan de Fuca Provincial Park closures

Affected areas will remain closed until the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy determines the extent of the damage
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'Everything will grind to a halt': Saanich gets an earful on Quadra McKenzie Plan

'Everything will grind to a halt': Saanich gets an earful on Quadra McKenzie Plan

Mayor Dean Murdock thanked those who shared input to shape the plan’s future and reflect community needs
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